Driver, Funeral Services

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html.

NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Part-time driver for the Funeral Services program will transport human remains to and from Philadelphia and other locations as needed. The position will average 18-20 hours/week on Monday/Wednesday/Friday.
The rate of pay is $18.00/hour.

• Commitment to discretion, confidentiality, and sensitivity in all interactions.

• Transport remains using a designated college vehicle in accordance with state, local, and federal laws, and stores remains in appropriate temperature coolers.

• Makes predetermined routine trips to Philadelphia three days per week and other locations as needed.

• Handle human remains with dignity, care, and respect at all times.

• Properly place and secure remains in vehicle for transport toavoid movement and ensure discretion.

• Dress professionally and maintain a calm and respectful demeanor in all environments.

• Clean, disinfect, and restock removal vehicles and equipment after each call, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and funeral home protocols.

• Ensures that assigned vehicle is refueled and that maintenance is current; informs management of any deficiency.

• Ability to lift and carry 100+ lbs., sometimes with assistance, and maneuver through narrow spaces.

• Ensures that customer service issues are resolved and informs management of any issues.

• Ensures that supplies or equipment requests are completed and delivered; informs management of any damaged equipment, supplies or unsafe act.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a compassionate and respectful attitude.

• Ensures that any act or decision made is on the behalf of the college and does not place anyone in an unsafe situation.

• Performs related duties as required.

This is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Valid Pennsylvania state-issued driver's license required. Driving record check required.