Courier

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

Courier

• Transports and delivers documents, family mementos, flowers, and similar articles safely to destination that may include family’s residence or funeral home
• Courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; obtains signatures as requires; minimizes conversation
• Runs office errands such as post office, office supplies, food, or similar 
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or cemeteries; may assist with moving caskets
• May update software with delivery information.

Vehicle Maintenance                                   

• Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable
• Fuels vehicles as necessary; following safety guidelines and expenditure processes
• Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management
• Drives vehicles for repair or inspection

Other

• May assist Removal Technician with driving or lifting as needed
• Additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

License

• Current state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Experience

• At least one (1) year work experience as a courier or driver strongly preferred
• Basic computer skills are helpful

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively
• Contribute to Team Success

Work Conditions

Work Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Significant amount of local and/or multiple location traveling required
• Professional Dress is required when in contact with families
• Casual attire for vehicle maintenance

Work Postures

• Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 2 hours per day
• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 2 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently

Physical Demands

• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
• Physical effort requiring attention to driving hazards, traffic, and weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability push/pull up to 200 pounds

Work Hours

• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
• Travel up to 80%

Schedule

Monday through Friday