Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) Driver

Job Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Non-Emergency Medical Transport (NEMT) Driver, where you will play a vital role in providing safe, reliable, and compassionate transportation services for individuals requiring medical appointments, therapy sessions, and other non-emergency health-related travel. Your energetic and customer-focused approach will ensure passengers feel comfortable and cared for throughout their journey. This position offers an engaging opportunity to make a positive impact in the community while utilizing your driving expertise and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate vehicles including wheelchair converted mini vans to transport passengers to scheduled appointments or destinations.
• Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring proper safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Ensure all passengers and wheelchairs are properly secured according to safety protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform routine pre- and post- trip maintenance checks on vehicles to ensure optimal safety and performance.
• Communicate effectively with passengers, dispatchers, and healthcare providers to coordinate schedules and address any special needs or concerns.
• Follow all traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies during every trip.
• Handle heavy lifting when assisting passengers with mobility devices or luggage, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Keep accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel usage, and vehicle maintenance logs.

Experience

• Prior shuttle driving or delivery driver experience is highly preferred, especially within healthcare or community transportation settings.
• Proven experience operating buses, limousines, Uber, Lyft, EMT, commercial vehicles (CDL) such as trucks or school buses preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication skills, empathy, compassion and patience to interact professionally with diverse passengers and vulnerable populations and team members.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and safety regulations related to commercial driving.
• Experience with vehicle maintenance routines and basic troubleshooting is a plus.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently when assisting passengers or handling equipment.
• Valid driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle type being operated; commercial driver’s license (CDL) preferred but not mandatory depending on vehicle requirements. Embrace this opportunity to be a dependable part of a compassionate transportation team that values safety, customer service, and community well-being!

Qualifications:

• License: Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Driving Record: Clean driving record (no major violations in the past 5 years).
• Age: Must be at least 25 years old.
• Background: Must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Experience: NEMT / CDL / EMT / Uber & Lyft experience preferred but not required.
• Physical Ability: Capable lifting, pushing, and pulling (assisting clients).

How to Apply:
Send your resume to info@vastormedirides.com.

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company car
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Fuel card
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: On the road