Driver (part-time)

SCI Shared Resources•Madison Heights, MI

About The Position

Safely and courteously drives bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, receptions, and during funeral processions. The driver may transport family members to and from their residence, deliver caskets and other items, assist passengers, and maintain company vehicles. The role requires local travel and availability for weekends and evenings to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current state- or province-issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Chauffeur’s license when required by state or provincial law.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and push or pull up to 200 pounds.
Ability to remain standing or sitting for frequent continuous periods of up to two hours.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
Ability to work weekends and evenings to accommodate business needs.
Ability to manage time and resources effectively and complete work efficiently.
Basic computer skills are helpful.
Significant local travel is required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of work experience as a courier or driver, or in a role involving direct customer interaction, is strongly preferred.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Safely drive company-owned professional vehicles to transport bereaved family members to funeral services, visitations, receptions, and during funeral processions.
Pick up and return family members to their residence when needed.
Arrive punctually, on or before scheduled appointments.
Interact courteously and professionally with bereaved family members, show sensitivity, minimize conversation, and assist passengers entering and exiting vehicles; provide care to elderly or special-needs passengers as appropriate.
Load and unload family mementos or flowers and help bring them into a family residence.
Transport and deliver caskets to airports, care centers, or cemeteries and assist with moving caskets when needed.
Courier documents, family mementos, or flowers between the Funeral Home and a family residence.
Assist a Removal Technician with driving, lifting, or transporting when needed.
Wash, vacuum, and clean vehicles to keep them presentable; fuel vehicles as necessary.
Follow safety guidelines and expenditure processes.
Maintain passenger comfort supplies, such as tissues, water, and umbrellas.
Identify vehicle engine or operating issues to management and drive vehicles for repair or inspection.