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name: hearse-driver
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'hearse driver' (also: chauffeur, funeral car driver, driver, funeral driver). Use when the user asks for typical hearse driver work such as: Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.; Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.; Complete accident reports when necessary."
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# 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.

## Core workflow

1. Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
2. Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
3. Complete accident reports when necessary.
4. Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.
5. Drive taxicabs or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
6. Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
7. Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
8. Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- control the performance of the vehicle
- drive vehicles
- drive vehicles in processions
- interpret traffic signals
- lift heavy weights
- maintain personal hygiene standards
- maintain vehicle appearance
- park vehicles
- road traffic laws

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Excel
- Facebook

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/af513bd8-4340-4452-aa30-05a073ecc49a), O*NET 30.3 (53-3054.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*