Full-Time Night Manager – Mortuary Transport & Dispatch
Location: Southeast Michigan – Ideal living areas include Westland, Livonia, Canton, Northville, Novi, or surrounding communities.
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday | 6:00 PM–6:00 AMCompensation: $3,000–$4,000/month + bonusesCompany vehicle and fuel card included (personal vehicle still required)
About Us
Silvey’s Metro Removal Service is a tight-knit, growing team proudly serving funeral homes, medical examiners, organ donation organizations, universities, and families across Southeast Michigan during one of life’s most difficult moments: the passing of a loved one.
As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a dependable and confident Night Manager who can help lead our overnight operations while still working alongside the transport team.
Now Hiring: Full-Time Night Manager
This is a working manager position that combines mortuary transportation, client communication, and team dispatching.
Our managers are transport drivers with the added responsibility of answering incoming calls from our clients, coordinating and dispatching team members, and assigning themselves to transport calls as needed.
You won’t be sitting in an office managing from a desk. You’ll work from home, manage the overnight phone, and respond directly to calls alongside your team.
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday | Five nights per weekHours: 6:00 PM–6:00 AMBase of Operations: Work from home – a company van is provided and kept at your home or shared with another team member near you.
Facility Access: 20519 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228 – for supplies, cold storage, and occasionally coming in to chat it up with me.
What You’ll Do
- Answer incoming transport calls from our clients, including funeral homes, medical examiners, organ donation organizations, universities, and other partners
- Dispatch and coordinate overnight team members based on location, availability, and call needs
- Assign yourself to transport calls and work alongside your team
- Drive a company van to removals and transport calls throughout Southeast Michigan
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with families during sensitive situations
- Maintain communication with clients and provide updates when needed
- Help keep overnight operations organized, responsive, and running smoothly
- Maintain readiness during your on-call shift and be fully dressed and en route within 5–15 minutes when responding to a call
- Assist with Medical Examiner division calls and other specialized transports as needed
Why Join Silvey’s?
- Work from home between calls – manage the overnight phone and respond directly from where you live
- Keep a company van at home – company vehicle and fuel card provided
- Paid training – we’ll teach you the mortuary transport and management side of the position
- Bonuses throughout the year with opportunities for raises and continued growth
- Twice-a-month payroll
- Opportunities to grow – we strongly believe in promoting from within
- Tons of independence and drive time – perfect for someone who enjoys being on the road and working independently
- Small, supportive team – you’ll directly manage and work alongside a close-knit overnight crew
- Professional environment – business professional attire is required to honor the families we serve
- Build leadership and communication skills – this position naturally strengthens your ability to communicate clearly, make decisions, and lead during emotionally sensitive situations
- Flexible downtime between calls – spend time at home or work on personal projects while remaining available and ready to respond
Ideal Candidate
Trustworthiness is one of our most valued traits. We hold it as a foundational pillar of our team and expect every team member, especially our managers, to embody it fully.
The ideal candidate is:
- Dependable, trustworthy, and highly responsive
- Comfortable answering phones and communicating with professional clients
- Able to confidently make decisions and coordinate a small team
- Physically able to lift and assist with stretcher transfers
- Calm, mature, and personable in emotionally sensitive situations
- Comfortable working overnight hours and maintaining availability throughout the entire 6:00 PM–6:00 AM shift
- Located near Westland, Livonia, Canton, Novi, or surrounding areas, as we primarily service Wayne County, Oakland County, and the Ann Arbor area
- Able to maintain a clean driving record and pass a background check
- Ready to commit to a mission-driven team that helps others during some of their most vulnerable moments
Perks & Benefits
- $3,000–$4,000 monthly compensation
- Company vehicle + fuel card
- Paid on-the-job training
- All necessary safety equipment provided
- Bonus opportunities
- Leadership experience and room for advancement
- Work-from-home flexibility between calls
Ready to Do Meaningful Work and Lead a Small Team That Makes a Big Difference?
Apply today and let’s talk. We’re looking for someone who can become a dependable leader on our overnight team while still being willing to jump in the van and work right alongside them.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $3,000.00 - $4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Where are you located? (Cross streets are helpful)(This is for call response time and van-sharing logistics)
- When would you be able to start?
- Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position? (Briefly)
Work Location: In person
