Courier

Posted:
8/29/2024, 7:10:06 AM

Location(s):
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States ⋅ Louisiana, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

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Drives Company owned vehicles safely for deliveries or errands. Maintains company vehicles.

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%

Postal Code: 70124

Category (Portal Searching): Administration and Clerical

Job Location: US-LA - New Orleans