Description

As a Driver at Batesville, you will play a vital role in supporting our mission to provide meaningful services to families during their time of need. Your key responsibilities include transporting caskets and equipment safely and efficiently, while ensuring excellent customer relationships. A typical day involves loading and unloading caskets, driving to various locations, and sometimes working flexible hours to meet our customers' demands. Your reliability and commitment will make a significant impact in our community.

Requirements

Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Ability to work a flexible schedule including any days, shifts, and weekends to meet customer demand
Strong ability to build and maintain effective customer relationships
Successful completion of a vehicle road test
Current DOT physical certification, with documentation maintained on file with the issuing state motor vehicle department
Capability to lift 150 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds above shoulder height
Ability to push caskets weighing up to 300 lbs. on a shelf (approximately 90 lbs of force required) onto and off of a lift gate
Ability to lift one end of a 300 lb. casket onto or off a platform or church truck at the funeral home
Ability to lower a casket from a standing (upright) position onto a roll loader bed, which may weigh up to 70 lbs.
Ability to lift miscellaneous equipment and products weighing up to 60 lbs

Nice to Have

Prior experience in a similar driving or logistics role
Familiarity with the funeral industry and good customer service skills

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from $27 to $35 per hour
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive Health Care benefits
Dental coverage

About Batesville

Batesville is a leading provider of burial and cremation products, technology, and personalization solutions in North America. With over 100 years of history, we are dedicated to supporting funeral homes in delivering meaningful services that honor loved ones. Our mission is to innovate and provide products that assist families during their time of need, while upholding our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence.