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Decedent Removal Technician

Service Corporation International

Posted 02/28/23

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5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124

Inactive
Full-Time
Entry level
Medical / Health
In Person

Job Description

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.

Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work!

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. We proudly serve seven Funeral Homes in the greater New Orleans metro area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Removal

  • 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
  • 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 inspection

MINIMUM 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

Postal Code: 70124

Category (Portal Searching): Operations

Job Location: US-LA - New Orleans


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About Service Corporation International

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We Are SCI

We are proud to be North America's leading provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services.  In New Orleans, we are proud to serve seven funeral homes in the Greater New Orleans metro area.

Our nearly 25,000 associates are driven by our guiding purpose to compassionately support families during their most difficult times, celebrate the significance of life and preserve memories that transcend generations.

We’ve created a culture of Service Excellence to our families and to each other. It’s the reason more than 450,000 families turn to us each year to care for their loved ones.