NEMT Driver

America West Transportation LLC; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Transportation LLC is seeking a courteous wheelchair Transport Driver who delivers excellent customer service and assists clients entering and exiting the vehicle with care and door‑to‑door service.

Applicants must have a valid state or CDL license, be familiar with the driving region, and pass pre‑employment screenings. Flexibility, safety focus, and experience with the elderly are valued traits.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license or commercial driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required; CPR/First Aid card preferred but not required.
• Drivers should be familiar with the driving region and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-inspection checks on all vehicles before driving.
• Assist clients getting in and out of the vehicle and provide door‑to‑door service.
• Drive clients to and from destinations in a safe manner.

Skills

Customer service

GPS navigation

Elderly population experience

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid training preferred

Job description

About this position

America West Transportation LLC is dedicated to an exceptional passenger experience that puts comfort, safety and timeliness first, serving selective clients who demand the best in transportation solutions. If you dream of a working environment with an engaging leadership team, a positive atmosphere, and a rapid path for career growth, this is the team for you.

Be part of our exceptional wheelchair transport team!

About the Role

We are seeking a courteous and friendly wheelchair Transport Driver who can deliver excellent customer service consistently. Drivers must assist clients getting in and out of the vehicle and assist clients with a "through the door" service. Applicants must have a flexible work schedule, to accommodate the business need.

What You'll Do

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Drivers are responsible for pre-inspection checks on all vehicles they are driving. They must make sure all items or any other devices are stored away properly. Drivers must drive clients to and from destinations in a safe manner.

Qualifications

License

• Valid state driver's license or commercial driver's license required.

Education & Training

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Valid CPR/First Aid card is preferred but not required.
• Drivers should be familiar with the driving region and the surrounding areas.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience driving corporate clients and paratransit vehicles are a plus.
• Must have a valid specific state driver's license of posted job location for at least five (5) years with no more than one (1) moving violation or one (1) at fault accident in the last three (3) years.
• Applicants must be familiar with using cellular phones and navigating around areas using a GPS.
• Experience working with the elderly population
• Physical certifications: Non-DOT Physical, Drug, TB, and Breath Alcohol test
• Acceptable background screens, which include but is not limited to criminal check and drug and alcohol screening
• Valid Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual in another language in addition to English preferred

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated and responsible
• Willing to go the extra mil e

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass pre-employment screening - background and drug screen which includes alcohol screening
• May be subjected to multiple drug and alcohol screenings to maintain Driver credentials

Physical Requirements

Driver must be able to pass the physical test:

• Lift up to 50 LBS, push up to 150 LBS
• Bend from the waist
• Pivot from waist
• Be able to move from a standing position to kneeling position back to standing

The Transport Driver must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The Employer will provide accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions, unless doing so would create undue hardship.

Final pay rate is determined based on qualifications, experience, and performance, at the employer's discretion.

This job description outlines general duties but is not exhaustive.

Responsibilities may evolve to meet business needs. The company reserves the right to modify duties or assign additional tasks as required.

The Company is an Affinitive Action/EEO employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants for the Transportation Manager position will be considered without discrimination.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We comply with all applicable federal, California, and local laws and do not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, medical condition, age, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law. As a non-emergency medical transportation provider, certain positions may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, including drug and alcohol testing, physical qualifications, and driving record standards, where permitted by law. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices, consistent with safe operations and security requirements.

America West Transportation LLC is dedicated to an exceptional passenger experience that puts comfort, safety and timeliness first, serving selective clients who demand the best in transportation solutions. If you dream of a working environment with an engaging leadership team, a positive atmosphere, and a rapid path for career growth, this is the team for you.

For more information about America West visit: https://www.america-west.com/

The pay range for this role is: 20 - 22 USD per hour (CA13 - Habitat Health SL)