NEMT Driver

WHEELCARE EXPRESS; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheelcare Express Inc. is seeking full-time drivers to transport clients to and from medical appointments in Northern California. Many clients require wheelchair or gurney transport, so you’ll be delivering compassionate, patient-focused service daily.

If you value helping people and enjoy varied, outdoor work rather than sitting in an office, this role offers meaningful work with a reliable local employer. A clean driving record and DOT-physical readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver’s License; good driving record.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Ability to pass alcohol & drug test, background check, First Aid & CPR, and a DOT physical.
• Positive attitude, good communication, empathetic and polite.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to medical appointments in safe, efficient vehicles.
• Observe and follow all traffic rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles before shifts and report any issues.
• Complete trip documentation, primarily via phone applications.
• Communicate with Dispatch and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Driver's License CA

Clean driving record

DOT/Physical readiness

Age 23+

Job description

Wheelcare Express Inc. is a non-emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) company that has been proudly serving many counties in Northern California for over 40 years. Wheelcare Express, Inc. currently has offices in Sacramento, San Leandro/Oakland, San Mateo, Santa Rosa/Solano and Tracy.

We are looking for full-time drivers to transport clients to and from medical appointments and other engagements. Many of our clients are disabled and may need to be transported by wheelchair or gurney.

If you don’t like being in an office all day, have an excellent driving record, are compassionate and friendly and enjoy meeting and helping people, we would like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport patients to various locations in our medical transport vehicles in a safe efficient and timely manner.
• Observe and follow all traffic rules and regulations.
• Inspect vehicles before shift by checking fuel, oil, water, tires, lights, brakes and steering to ensure vehicle can be operated safely. Notify supervisor of mechanical defects or needed repairs.
• Report and document all accidents, vehicle damage, client incidents and mechanical failures.
• Complete trip documentation (mainly via phone applications).
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and fueled.
• Wheelchair and Gurney lift operation
• Communicate with Dispatch.
• Follow safety and COVID protocols
• Instruct clients on safe riding rules and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Driver’s License. Good Driving Record.
• Must be at least 23 years old
• Ability to pass alcohol & drug test
• Ability to pass background check
• Ability to pass First Aid & CPR training course
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical
• Must have a positive attitude, good communication skills and be empathetic and polite.
• Past NEMT Driver experience is a plus, but not mandatory. We will train you!