NEMT Driver: Wheelchair & Stretcher Transport

America West Medical Transportation, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Medical Transportation, Inc. is hiring drivers to transport wheelchair patients or stretcher patients in specially equipped vehicles.

The role may involve independent work or pairing with a teammate, requiring a proactive, safety‑minded approach. Candidates must hold a valid state driver’s license, have at least three years of professional driving experience, and pass drug tests and health screenings.

Qualifications

• State driver’s license valid
• Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience
• Clean driving record (No more than 1 point)
• Ability to pass a drug test and health screening (including TB test)
• Ability to pass a physical agility test
• Ability to lift/maneuver 50 pounds
• Fluency in speaking and understanding English
• Ability to drive to various locations
• Professionalism
• Ability to use apps and electronic devices

Responsibilities

• Independently run medical transportation operations in a company vehicle
• Ensure patients are transported safely from their home to place of service and returned home safely
• Utilize company transportation software
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and their families
• Assume on-call responsibilities
• Effectively communicate with leadership
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Driving experience

Clean driving record

Drug test & health screening

Physical agility test

Lift/maneuver 50 pounds

English fluency

Ability to use apps & devices

Tools

GPS system

Company transportation software

Job description

America West Medical Transportation, Inc. is hiring drivers to transport wheelchair patients or stretcher patients in specially equipped vehicles.

The role may involve independent work or pairing with a teammate, requiring a proactive, safety‑minded approach. Candidates must hold a valid state driver’s license, have at least three years of professional driving experience, and pass drug tests and health screenings.