NEMT Driver - Esperanza

America West Transportation • Chicago, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

America West is seeking a courteous, friendly wheelchair transport driver who consistently provides excellent customer service. The driver transports clients safely to and from destinations and assists them getting in and out of the vehicle, including providing “through the door” service. The role works locally in the region and requires a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs. Drivers complete vehicle pre-inspection checks and ensure items and devices are stored properly. The position may be subject to DOT regulations, pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, physical qualifications, and driving-record requirements where permitted by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances.

Requirements

• Valid state driver's license or commercial driver's license.
• A valid driver's license issued by 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.
• Ability to use cellular phones and GPS navigation.
• Experience working with the elderly population.
• Ability to pass a Non-DOT physical, drug test, TB test, and breath alcohol test.
• Acceptable background screening, including criminal and drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid authorization to work in the United States.
• Self-motivated and responsible, with good communication skills, a positive attitude, and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ability to pass the required physical test, including lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing up to 150 pounds, bending from the waist, pivoting from the waist, and moving from standing to kneeling and back to standing.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pass pre-employment background and drug screening, including alcohol screening.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation 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 safe transportation for clients to and from destinations.
• Assist clients getting in and out of the vehicle and provide through-the-door service.
• Conduct pre-inspection checks on vehicles being driven.
• Ensure items and devices are stored properly.
• Accommodate business needs with a flexible work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed