Transport Driver
Salary
$48,834.98 Annually
Location
500 N Loraine St, Midland, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2025-00673
Department
County Commissioner
Division
County Commissioner
Opening Date
10/13/2026
Summary
The Transport Driver performs specialized driving duties to safely and respectfully transport deceased individuals, evidence, and related materials for the Medical Examiner's Office. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and strict adherence to health, safety, and legal standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responds to requests from the Medical Examiner's Office to pick up and transport decedents from residences, hospitals, accident scenes, and other locations.
- Ensures the dignified handling and secure transport of human remains in compliance with department protocols, health regulations, and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Assists with lifting, moving, and placing decedents into transport vehicles using appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
- Completes all required transport documentation, including time logs, chain-of-custody forms, and incident reports.
- Maintains transport vehicles in clean, safe, and operational condition; reports maintenance needs promptly.
- Operates specialized equipment such as stretchers, body bags, and protective gear safely and effectively.
- Communicates with law enforcement, first responders, hospitals, funeral homes, and Medical Examiner staff in a professional and respectful manner.
- Follows infection control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper sanitation procedures.
- May assist in securing personal effects, evidence, and other property accompanying decedents.
- Participates in ongoing training related to safety, emergency response, and departmental procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Education, and/or experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 200 pounds with assistance and use of equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and composure in sensitive and emotionally charged situations.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and safe driving practices.
- Willingness to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and be on-call as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in mortuary transport, EMS, law enforcement, medical, or related field.
- Training in bloodborne pathogens, OSHA safety standards, or infection control procedures.
- CPR and First Aid certification.
Knowledge, Skills and/or ability
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with grieving families, law enforcement, and medical personnel.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, document accurately, and maintain records.
- Skill in operating transport equipment safely and efficiently.
- Respectful, compassionate, and professional demeanor at all times.
At Midland County, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to building a strong community. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Employees have access to competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through TCDRS with employer matching, paid holidays and paid time off, and income protection benefits such as life and disability insurance. Additional resources include telehealth services, an Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending accounts, and optional supplemental coverage for added peace of mind. Our goal is to provide benefits that help employees and their families stay healthy, plan for the future, and thrive both at work and at home.
https://www.co.midland.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/13004/2026-Midland-County-Benefits-Guide?bidId=
Employer Midland County
Address 500 N Loraine St
Midland, Texas, 79701
Phone 432-688-4852
Website https://www.co.midland.tx.us/383/Human-Resources