NEMT Transport Driver

America West Transportation LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

America West Transportation LLC in Oklahoma City seeks a courteous wheelchair Transport Driver to join our team. You will deliver excellent customer service, assist clients with entering and exiting the vehicle, and provide a safe, reliable “through the door” service.

You will perform pre-inspection checks, drive locally, and adapt to a flexible schedule. A valid license and clean driving record are essential, with CPR/First Aid preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred but not required.
• Drivers should be familiar with the driving region and surrounding areas.
• Valid state driver’s license or CDL is required.
• Experience with corporate/paratransit driving is a plus.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license for the job location for at least 5 years with <=1 moving violation or <=1 at-fault accident in 3 years.
• Background checks including criminal, drug, and other screenings are required.
• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual in another language besides English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service and assist clients entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Drive clients to and from destinations safely.
• Perform pre-inspection checks on vehicles.
• Familiar with local driving region and navigate using GPS.

Skills

Customer service

Safety conscious

GPS usage

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)

Job description

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.

Work Location:

On the road locally in the region

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 validspecificstate 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 mile

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 Affir, 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.

16 - 17 USD per hour (OK01 - Valir PACE)