Profession hearse driver

Hearse drivers operate and maintain specialised vehicles to transport deceased persons from their homes, hospital or funeral home to their final resting place. They also assist the funeral attendants with their duties.

Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Road traffic laws

    Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.

Skills

  • Lift heavy weights

    Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

  • Interpret traffic signals

    Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety. Interpret traffic signals and act accordingly.

  • Drive vehicles in processions

    Drive cars, hearses or other vehicles at a steady pace in processions.

  • Drive vehicles

    Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

  • Control the performance of the vehicle

    Understand and anticipate the performance and behaviour of a vehicle. Comprehend concepts such as lateral stability, acceleration, and braking distance.

  • Maintain vehicle appearance

    Maintain vehicle appearance by washing, cleaning and performing minor adjustments and repairs.

  • Maintain personal hygiene standards

    Preserve impeccable personal hygiene standards and have a tidy appearance.

  • Park vehicles

    Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.

Optional knowledge and skills

ensure vehicle operability provide emotional support to the bereaved effective perception of transport environment clean rooms prepare ceremonial locations execute vehicle maintenance greet guests transfer coffins work ergonomically provide directions to guests clean vehicle interiors manage funeral equipment

Source: Sisyphus ODB