Drivers - Yuma County

MTM•Yuma, AZ

12d•$16

About The Position

MTM/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, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. Training classes begin every week, and paid training takes place onsite in Phoenix. Drivers take home a company vehicle equipped 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 5 years of driving history.
No pending charges.
No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
No DUI or DWI convictions.
Must pass a criminal background check and motor vehicle record investigation.
If over age 65, must pass a DOT physical, 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-up and drop-off.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections as required.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.