Driver - Gila County

MTM Transit•Payson, AZ

2d•$16

About The Position

MTM/AAA is hiring Drivers to provide non-emergency medical transportation in Gila County. Drivers provide personalized attention and care to passengers and help remove community barriers. Training classes begin weekly, and paid training takes place onsite in Phoenix. The role includes a take-home company vehicle with working air conditioning. The starting hourly rate is $16.00.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 25 years old.
Valid Arizona driver's license.
Minimum of five years of driving history.
No pending charges.
No felony convictions within the past seven years.
No DUI or DWI convictions.
Must pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record investigation.
Must pass a DOT physical if over age 65, including a pre-employment drug screening.
Valid authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions.
Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations.
Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist passengers with loading and unloading from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time passenger pick-up and drop-off.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete required vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.