Part-Time Local Delivery Driver (2 Days per week, Saturday rotation)

Batesville Casket Company•Louisville, KY

About The Position

Batesville is hiring a part-time Local Delivery Driver to operate commercial motor vehicles and transport products to customer locations safely, promptly, and courteously. The role involves driving vehicles ranging from straight trucks to tractor trailers, delivering and unloading caskets, and building customer relationships. The schedule is two days per week with a Saturday rotation; the driver must be able to work flexibly across days, shifts, and weekends to meet customer demand. Travel is generally not required, though some overnight travel may occur depending on location and route. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to Department of Transportation requirements and applicable random drug and alcohol screenings. The expected pay is $21.00 per hour. Batesville offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, prescription coverage, short-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong customer-service orientation, excellent verbal communication, professional appearance, positive attitude, attention to safety and detail, and ability to work as part of a team.
Clean motor vehicle record or driver abstract, with no major violations or accidents within the past three years.
At least three years of commercial driving experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including any days, shifts, and weekends, to meet customer demand.
Ability to build and maintain effective customer relationships.
Must successfully pass a vehicle road test.
Must maintain a current DOT physical and keep it on file with the issuing state motor vehicle department.
Ability to lift or move equipment and product weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds occasionally.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Meet applicable DOT and/or Transport Canada requirements, including vision requirements and random drug and alcohol screenings where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Three years of delivery experience.
Vehicle-specific experience relevant to the vehicle operated.
Customer service experience.
Class B CDL.
Previous CDL driving experience.
Computer experience.

Responsibilities

Safely operate commercial motor vehicles, including straight trucks and tractor trailers, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Deliver and unload caskets safely.
Develop and nurture customer relationships and meet customer and CSC demands.
Support local operational performance in DOT compliance, health and safety, vehicle inspection and maintenance, work standards, procedures, policies, and customer satisfaction.
Use electronic logging devices and related technology, accurately record hours of service, enter data, and troubleshoot ELD issues while complying with requirements.
Participate in additional safe-driver training or orientation when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.