What are the responsibilities and job description for the Removal Technician position at Rollings Funeral Service?
- Duties/Responsibilities:
- Transports decedent’s body to the funeral home from hospitals, homes, or other location, following processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification.
- For home removals, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation.
- Follows all traffic laws and regulations and transports the decedent safely.
- Inspects the cleanliness of the limousine or removal vehicle. Maintain a clean and organized driving area.
- Ensures that the vehicle’s maintenance schedule is up to date; confirms that there are no mechanical issues.
- Schedules maintenance for the vehicle.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Required Skills/Abilities:
- Physical effort requiring attention to driving hazards, traffic, and weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds.
- Frequent continuous period of standing or sitting up to two hours.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings to accommodate business needs.
- Ability to effectively self-manage time and resources ensuring work is efficiently completed.
- Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Two years of related experience highly preferred.
- Current state issued driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Valid driver’s license, including any special endorsement that may be necessary to operate vehicles used to transport caskets.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings according to schedule, as well as ability to be on call.
- Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods driving a vehicle.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and to push/pull 200 pounds.
- Basic computer skills helpful.
- Significant amount of local travel required.
- Ability to present a neat and professional appearance
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
