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Role Objective Elevated Transport Services is seeking professional, compassionate NEMT Drivers to join our growing team. We provide critical "door-through-door" medical transportation for individuals with mobility challenges. We are looking for physically capable, safety-minded individuals who take pride in providing a high standard of care and reliability to our community. Shift Availability We are currently hiring for three primary blocks. Please specify your preference during the application process:

Early Morning Block:

5:00 AM

•12:30 PM (

Focus:

Dialysis & appointment drop-offs)

Standard Day Block:

8:00 AM

•5:00 PM (

Focus:

Routine medical appointments & therapy)

Evening Block:

12:00 PM

•7:30 PM (

Focus:

Hospital discharges & late-day treatment returns)

Key Responsibilities Manual Mobility Assistance:

Safely operate manual wheelchair lifts and ramps. This role requires the physical ability to manually deploy, stow, and maneuver boarding equipment.

Safe Patient Transport:

Assist ambulatory and wheelchair-bound passengers with boarding/exiting. Expertly manage 4-point wheelchair tie-down securement systems to ensure passenger stability.

Defensive Driving Excellence:

Utilize defensive driving techniques to navigate traffic and weather conditions, prioritizing passenger comfort and accident prevention at all times.

Professionalism & Ethics:

Maintain a respectful, harassment-free environment. All interactions must align with our high standards of conduct and Sexual Harassment Prevention policies.

Punctuality:

Ensure on-time arrivals, recognizing that many appointments are time-sensitive medical necessities.

Compliance:

Maintain strict adherence to ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and HIPAA (Patient Privacy) regulations.

Vehicle Care:

Perform daily pre

•and post-trip inspections to ensure safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, tie-downs) is present and functional. Mandatory Training & Qualifications To maintain our elite service standards, all drivers must complete or possess:

Manual Lift Operation Training:

Specific hands-on training for the safe deployment and stowing of manual ramps and lifts.

Defensive Driving Certification:

Completion of a company-sponsored defensive driving course to sharpen hazard recognition and safety skills.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training:

Mandatory annual training to ensure a safe and professional workspace for employees and passengers alike.

Licensing:

Valid Driver's License with a clean 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Certifications:

Current CPR/First Aid and PASS certification (we provide training for qualified candidates).

Physical Ability:

Must be able to push/pull manual wheelchairs, manually operate vehicle ramps/lifts, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits & Compensation Competitive Hourly Pay:

$18.00

•$25.00 per hour

Modern Fleet:

Drive late-model, climate-controlled NEMT vehicles.

Paid Training:

We invest in your professional development with paid safety, sensitivity, and equipment certifications.

Pay:

$20.00

•$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-the-job training Paid training Application Question(s):

Manual Lift Operation Training:

Specific hands-on training for the safe deployment and stowing of manual ramps and lifts.

Defensive Driving Certification:

Completion of a company-sponsored defensive driving course to sharpen hazard recognition and safety skills.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training:

Mandatory annual training to ensure a safe and professional workspace for employees and passengers alike.

Licensing:

Valid Driver's License with a clean 3-year Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Certifications:

Current CPR/First Aid and PASS certification (we provide training for qualified candidates).

Work Location:

In person