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

• Enterprising / Conventional
• Realistic / Social
• Realistic / Enterprising
• Realistic / Conventional

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

Source: Sisyphus ODB