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Transportation NEMT

NEMT Driver

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What they do

A Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver drives large commercial vehicles such as tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, or big rigs. Responsibilities typically include transporting cargo across long distances, sometimes over the course of multiple days. They may work for trucking companies, freight carriers, logistics, or shipping companies.

$36,560 / year median in Louisiana

-10% projected decline

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Job Description

Transport passengers safely, assist them door-to-door, load & unload both passengers and belongings Follow schedule, GPS, other company apps, and report regularly to dispatch. Maintain vehicle interior and exterior and arrange for vehicle services Complete all required docs and maintenance records clearly and accurately. Safety and security minded, able to read and use GPS & other apps Reliable, energetic, customer service/team oriented, excellent communicator Able to lift (up to 70 lbs), or carry, push, and pull people in wheelchairs Must have a suitable and secure parking area for the company vehicle
Preferred:
Transportation Permit Preferred:
Current CPR/First Aid Cert, and other NEMT req'd cert Must be 21 years of age Pass Federal Criminal Background Check (NO
FELONY CONV. PAST 10
Yrs!) Less than 2 moving violations on driver's record within the last 5 years No more than 1 accident on drivers record within the last 5 years Pass initial Drug Test, be willing/able to submit to random drug testing
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
From $15.00 per hour
Work Location:
On the road