NEMT Driver
About The Position
The NEMT Driver provides safe, courteous transportation for clients to and from their destinations in the Compton region. The driver assists clients getting into and out of the vehicle and provides “through the door” service. This position requires a flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Drivers conduct pre-inspection checks on vehicles and ensure items and other devices are stored properly. The role may involve working with elderly clients. Applicants must meet the stated driving-record, screening, physical, and immunization requirements. The employer provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would create undue hardship.
Requirements
- Valid state driver’s license or commercial driver’s license.
- Valid driver’s license for the state where the job is located for at least five years.
- No more than one moving violation or one at-fault accident in the last three years.
- Familiarity with the driving region and surrounding areas.
- Familiarity with cellular phones and GPS navigation.
- Experience working with the elderly population.
- Pass a Non-DOT Physical, drug screen, tuberculosis (TB) test, and breath alcohol test.
- Required immunizations: MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines.
- Acceptable background screening, including criminal checks and drug and alcohol screening.
- Valid authorization to work in the U.S.
- Pass the physical test: lift up to 50 pounds, push up to 150 pounds, bend from the waist, pivot from the waist, and move from standing to kneeling and back to standing.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Valid CPR/First Aid card.
- Experience driving corporate clients and paratransit vehicles.
- Bilingual ability in a language in addition to English.
Responsibilities
- Provide courteous customer service to clients.
- Assist clients getting into and out of the vehicle.
- Provide clients with “through the door” service.
- Conduct pre-inspection checks on vehicles being driven.
- Ensure items and other devices are stored properly.
- Drive clients safely to and from their destinations.
- Accommodate business needs with a flexible work schedule.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
