Drivers - Yuma County

MTM Transit • Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

AAA is hiring Drivers to provide non-emergency medical transportation in Yuma County. Drivers provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation while delivering attentive customer service to passengers and other stakeholders. The role involves assisting passengers with boarding and exiting vehicles, including support with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols. Drivers conduct vehicle inspections, complete required paperwork, and use tablets or other electronic devices. Training classes start weekly; paid training takes place onsite in Phoenix. The starting hourly rate is $16.00, and employees may take home a company vehicle with working air conditioning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Valid Arizona driver's license.
• Minimum of five years of driving history.
• No pending charges.
• No felony convictions in 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 customer pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
• Complete required thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
• Complete required paperwork.
• Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance plans.
• Dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Casual dress environment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• MTM Perks Discount Program.
• Leadership mentoring opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED