NEMT Driver

Job Description : NAMS Transportation LLC is a leading provider of dedicated, high-quality non-emergency medical transportation services. We play a vital role in our community by ensuring that patients, seniors, and individuals with mobility challenges reach their medical appointments, rehabilitation centers, and healthcare facilities safely, comfortably, and on time. We are seeking reliable, punctual, and compassionateFull-Time NEMT Driversto join our growing team. In this role, you are more than just a driver—you are a lifeline for patients navigating complex care. This position is perfect for early risers who take pride in excellent customer service, enjoy working independently on the road, and want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day. We provide top-tier, comprehensive paid training to ensure you are fully confident with our vehicles and specialized passenger care protocols. If you have a clean driving record, a helpful heart, and a strong work ethic, we offer a steady full-time schedule, competitive hourly pay, and the opportunity to start immediately. Responsibilities: As an NEMT Driver for NAMS Transportation LLC, your daily responsibilities will include: Safe Patient Transport:Safely and efficiently operate company-issued vehicles to transport passengers door-to-door from their homes to medical facilities, adult day programs, and treatments.Punctual Route Execution:Review and follow daily schedules and optimized routes provided by dispatch, ensuring early morning pickups and timely arrivals for all appointments.Passenger Assistance:Provide compassionate, professional physical assistance to passengers while boarding and exiting the vehicle, including safely operating wheelchair lifts, ramps, and specialized restraint systems as needed.Vehicle Inspections:Conduct mandatory daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety inspections (checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, and cleanliness) to ensure the vehicle is fully compliant with safety regulations.Clear Communication:Maintain real-time, professional radio or smartphone communication with the dispatch team regarding schedule updates, traffic delays, or client status.Accurate Documentation:Maintain meticulous, electronic or written daily trip logs, passenger attendance, and incident reports in accordance with company policy.Emergency Readiness:Respond calmly and appropriately to any unexpected route changes or client health adjustments during transit, following established medical safety protocols.Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for the NEMT Driver position, candidates must meet the following criteria: Experience:Minimum of1 year of continuous driving experience within the United States .Availability:Must be fully available for a full-time schedule withearly morning start timesand willing to work overtime hours when operational needs require it.Driving Record:Possess a valid state Driver’s License with a clean, safe driving history (minimal to no moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 3 to 5 years).Background Screenings:Must successfully pass a mandatory criminal background check (CORI), employment verification, and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.Physical Stamina:Ability to physically assist passengers with varying levels of mobility, which includes bending, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs, and safely pushing/securing loaded wheelchairs over ramps and paved surfaces.Interpersonal Skills:Exceptional communication skills, fluent in English (written and spoken), with a calm, patient, and highly respectful demeanor toward elderly or vulnerable clients.Technical Comfort:Ability to comfortably utilize smartphones, GPS navigation apps, and dispatching software.