10/06/2025
On-Call Funeral Transport Specialist
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job description:
On-Call Funeral Transport Specialist
Location: Grand Junction, CO
Status: Part-Time, On-Call
Compensation: Hourly, Based on Experience
Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and discreet individual to join our team as an On-Call Funeral Transport Specialist. This essential role involves the respectful transportation of deceased individuals from homes, hospitals, and hospice facilities to our funeral home — and often includes transport to Denver and return to Grand Junction. Availability at random hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays) is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Respond promptly to calls requiring immediate transportation of decedents.
Safely and respectfully move and transport deceased individuals using stretchers, cots, and appropriate equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of each call, including time of dispatch and condition/location of the decedent.
Uphold the highest standard of professionalism, discretion, and compassion with families and medical professionals.
Maintain cleanliness and readiness of transport vehicles and equipment.
Requirements:
Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 250 lbs with assistance (typically working in teams of two).
Must be able to stand, wait, and respond during extended on-call shifts — including overnight.
Comfortable with physical, emotional, and logistical aspects of handling deceased individuals.
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure in sensitive and emotional situations.
Reliable phone access and the ability to respond within a short window of time when on-call.
Professional appearance and demeanor required.
Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in mortuary transport, medical transport, EMT, or similar roles is a plus.
Training in body handling, OSHA, or bloodborne pathogen safety is an asset (but can be provided).
Willingness to learn funeral home protocols and values.
Schedule:
This is an on-call position. Hours are not scheduled in advance. Calls may come in at any hour of the day or night. Team members are typically placed on a rotating call schedule and must be ready to respond within a set radius during their shift.
To Apply:
Please send a brief letter of interest and any relevant experience to legacyfuneralhomegj@hotmail.com. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are committed to compassionate care and professional service.
Job Types: Contract, Internship
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Fuel card
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
