Transfer Team

**Why Work for DeVargas Funeral Home?** ***Service*** **** - At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual. - Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession. ***Benefits*** **** - Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects. - Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges. - Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match. - Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team. - Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need. ***Culture*** **** - We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth. - We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve. - We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families. **Summary/Objective** This position is responsible for the care, removal and transport of human remains in accordance with all state, local and company policies and procedures. **Essential Functions** **** - Responsible for the transporting of the deceased from hospital, nursing home, residence, prep rooms or embalming facilities to the mortuary or funeral home. - Maintains the transport vehicle is well maintained by being responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness inside/out and adequate supply of Personal Protective Equipment is available in the vehicle. - Performs duties with strict adherence to Edification Policies/Procedures. - Other duties as assigned. **Competencies** - Communication Proficiency. - Teamwork Orientation. - Detail Orientation. - Thoroughness. - Customer Service Orientation. - Time Management. **Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure** - High School Diploma or equivalent. - Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record. **Additional Eligibility Qualifications** - ****Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements. - Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement. - Creativity when dealing with client families - Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred - Ability to communicate effectively with internal, as well as external customers, community leaders, and grieving client families. - Ability to empathize with client families and their guests and demonstrate tact and patience in emotionally charged situations. - Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise. - Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication. - Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment. **Supervisory Responsibility** This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. **Physical Demands and Work Environment** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting. - Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes. - Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limi…