NEMT Driver San Leandro
About The Position
We are seeking a courteous and friendly Transport Driver who consistently delivers excellent customer service. Drivers transport clients safely to and from destinations, help clients get in and out of the vehicle, and provide “through the door” assistance. Applicants must have a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs. The work location is locally on the road in the Compton region. Drivers are responsible for inspecting vehicles before use and ensuring items and devices are stored properly. The role requires familiarity with the driving region, cellular phones, and GPS navigation. Drivers must meet the stated driving-record, screening, immunization, and physical requirements. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities unless they would create undue hardship.
Requirements
- Valid state driver's license or commercial driver's license.
- A valid specific state driver's license for the posted job location held 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.
- Must pass a Non-DOT physical, drug screen, tuberculosis test, and breath alcohol test.
- Required immunizations: MMR, Varicella, and Tdap vaccines.
- Acceptable background screening, including criminal, drug, and alcohol screening.
- Valid authorization to work in the United States.
- Self-motivated and responsible, with good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Willingness to go the extra mile.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push up to 150 pounds.
- Ability to 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, friendly customer service to clients.
- Drive clients safely 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 before driving them.
- Ensure items and devices are stored properly.
- Maintain the flexibility needed to accommodate business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
