Driver Transporter

Driver Transporter

Carriage Services is a leading provider of professional funeral and cemetery services and products in the United States. Headquartered in the vital, thriving city of Houston, Texas, Carriage is reaching out to care for families in diverse communities throughout the country. Carriage Services is changing the face of the funeral and cemetery industry in the United States. We invite you to be a part of this sweeping change. Carriage Services is an equal opportunity employer.

The Driver Transporter will be responsible carrying out removals from homes, hospitals and nursing homes etc.

Compensation: $16 an hour

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Duties

• Overnights and daytime availability are required (Drivers are on call – will be doing removals only.)
• Current [state] driver's license with good driving record
• Past experience is preferred but am willing to train.
• Must be willing to drive to complete removals that can be at times hours away.
• Professionalism and compassion are a must.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current [state] Driver's License
• Ability to lift 75lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting; however, some duties may be performed outdoors. Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
• Must have sufficient strength and manual dexterity and must be willing to work safely and comply with the Company's safety procedures, including wearing any personal protective equipment that may be required.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift up to 75 pounds, and may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Performance of this position's duties may also require power reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• This position's duties require routine exposure to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and maintain a good driving record and must be insurable under company vehicle insurance.