Body Removal Technician

Responsible for the care, removal, and transport of deceased. Safely and courteously, drives company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Removal Technician / Errand Associates are responsible for the care, removal, transport of deceased, and errands. Safely and courteously, drives company owned vehicles. Maintains company vehicles cleanliness. Professional appearance and business suit required when in contact with families; casual attire for vehicle maintenance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Removals/Errands

• Safely drives company owned professional vehicles to perform “first call” removals of deceased in accordance with local and state laws as well as company policies and procedures
• Follows processes for chain-of-custody, paperwork, and deceased identification
• Cooperates with first responders, Coroner, hospital staff, or Senior Living facility and accommodate their processes and procedures
• For home removals, courteously and professionally interacts with bereaved family members; exhibits sensitivity to environment; minimizes conversation. Follows company procedures in removing soiled garments, bedding, or other materials; leaves a warm and courteous first impression
• Various errands
• Enters deceased event information into proprietary software according to company procedures
• Transports caskets to airports, care centers, or funeral homes; assists with moving caskets
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Washes, vacuums, and cleans vehicles ensuring vehicle is presentable

• Fuels vehicles as necessary
• Follows safety guidelines and expenditure processes
• Maintains personal protective and removal supplies in vehicles including cleaning products
• Identifies vehicle engine or operating issues to management; drives vehicles for repair or inspectionMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses

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

Experience

• At least one (1) year work experience as a courier, driver; with direct customer interaction strongly preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability work schedule to support business needs including weekends and nights
• Ability to work on-call weekends, nights and holidays rotation
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; push/pull up to 200 pounds
• Ability to drive in hazardous, heavy traffic, and weather conditions
• Basic computer skills required

Job Location: Essex County, NJ

Position Type: Part-time

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• On call

Ability to Commute:

• Irvington, NJ (Required)

Work Location: In person