NEMT Driver: Express Mobile in Newport

driverpartners; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor match

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Express Mobile Transportation in Newport, KY is seeking an NEMT Driver for non-emergency medical trips serving the Greater Cincinnati area. The role involves transporting seniors and mobility-challenged passengers from our Newport office, driving safely, and assisting with mobility aids.

Training is provided, with eligibility for health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time staff. Shifts include full-time or part-time positions at $17.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 25 years old due to insurance requirements.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required, along with successful background, drug, and DOT physical checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers entering the van and secure mobility aids.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Communicate with dispatch about route changes and delays.
• Maintain safe driving and reliable attendance.
• Record trip details and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Safe driving

ADA knowledge

Communication

Local road knowledge

Punctuality

Reliability

Background checks

Job description

NEMT Driver: Express Mobile in Newport

Express Mobile Transportation 1810 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071-2638 Start Date09/06/2026

17 Full-Time

The NEMT driver role at Express Mobile Transportation transports seniors and people with mobility challenges from the company's Newport, Kentucky office. Pay is $17.00 per hour, and the position is available as full-time or part-time work. The driver role serves the Greater Cincinnati area through non-emergency trips to medical appointments, community destinations, and private errands.

Shifts start and end at 1810 Monmouth Street in Newport, Kentucky . Drivers push clients in wheelchairs, secure mobility aids, inspect vehicles, and communicate with dispatch. The job calls for passenger assistance, safe driving, and reliable work with people who have mobility needs. Paid training and health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time drivers are part of the employment terms.

• Role: Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Driver
• Employer: Express Mobile Transportation
• Location: 1810 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071-2638
• Pay: $17.00 per hour, with tips possible on some trips

Applicants prepare employment history, education details, references, general information, transportation experience, and a resume before applying. Applicants submit the completed application through the employer's online process, by email, or at the Newport office.

Passenger Transport And Vehicle Care

The work covers scheduled trips for seniors and passengers with mobility challenges. Destinations include doctor appointments, physical therapy, dental visits, dialysis treatments, eye exams, senior centers, grocery stores, family gatherings, and community activities.

The NEMT driver duties include helping passengers enter the van, securing wheelchairs and other mobility aids, and keeping the vehicle ready for the next trip. Pre-trip and post-trip inspections identify vehicle issues, while route changes and delays go to dispatch for adjustment.

• Medical appointments, hospitals, and dialysis treatments
• Physical therapy, dental visits, and eye exams
• Senior centers, social clubs, and places of worship
• Grocery stores, banks, salons, parks, and family gatherings

Qualifications For Safe Passenger Service

Applicants must be at least 25 years old because of the company's insurance requirements. A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required, along with successful background, drug, and DOT physical checks.

Previous non-emergency medical transportation or related experience is preferred. The role requires familiarity with ADA requirements, sensitivity toward people with disabilities, strong communication skills, local road knowledge, punctuality, and reliable attendance. Safe passenger service also requires the physical ability to lift and secure mobility aids weighing up to 350 pounds, sit for extended periods, and maintain the vision and hearing needed for driving.

Schedules At The Newport Office

Full-time work runs 30 to 40 hours per week. Part-time work runs 15 to 24 hours per week and includes a full eight-hour shift.

All shifts begin and end at the Newport office. Route coverage extends across Greater Cincinnati, so the work includes local road travel between the office, passenger residences, healthcare facilities, and community destinations.

Training And Employment Terms

Paid training prepares new drivers for passenger assistance, wheelchair and mobility-aid handling, vehicle checks, dispatch communication, trip records, and the company's safety procedures. The work follows assigned schedules, routes, company policies, and applicable transportation regulations.

Full-time drivers become eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days. A 401(k) with a Safe Harbor match begins after six months, and the role also includes a flexible schedule. The job is at-will, and hired applicants must provide evidence of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Communication And Trip Records

Drivers communicate with passengers, healthcare providers, and dispatch throughout the service day. Trip logs and other required paperwork record completed transportation, while dispatch receives notice about delays or schedule changes.

Passenger interaction requires respect, empathy, and attention to comfort during boarding, travel, and arrival. The role combines driving with hands-on assistance, so a driver works with mobility equipment and passenger needs during each scheduled trip.

Work attire follows a formal standard. Men wear dress pants, a button-up shirt, a tie, and clean shoes. Women wear dress pants or a skirt with a dressy blouse and clean shoes.

Applicants can direct questions about the application or the Newport driving role to 859-655-4600 or the employment email .

1810 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071-2638