Job Description

Position: NEMT Driver- Wheelchair Van

Job Summary:   As a Wheelchair Van Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting patients to and from their homes, appointments, dialysis, and discharges from hospitals. This role requires a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Drivers will operate company-provided vehicles and adhere to a flexible schedule that includes rotating weekends and holidays.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Projected annual pay for top drivers ranges from $50k-$65K.
  • Hourly wages starting from $15-$17/hour
  • Consistent overtime opportunities
  • Discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Potential for tips from our large Private Pay customer base
• Benefits
  • Health Insurance (50% company pay)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
• Company provided vehicle, fuel card and maintenance.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pick up clients at home or other living facility. Provide the assistance required to safely board clients and caregivers.
• Transport clients to area hospitals and other authorized clinics.
• Ensure wheelchairs and passengers are properly secured before starting vehicle for transport.
• On arrival at medical facility, assists clients in exiting the vehicle and reaching the proper offices or treatment areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle’s interior/exterior through company’s car wash membership.
• Follow company safety and operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate mobile devices, company email, various software and operate company GPS units.
• Perform pre/post-vehicle inspection and maintenance checks via company software.
• Follow safety protocol during loading and unloading procedures.
• Communicate transport details with dispatch in a dynamic environment.
• Possess a friendly and courteous attitude when transporting clients to and from. 
• Other functions may be assigned as necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and position clients throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to drive for over an hour while maintaining company standards.

Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening, MVR screening, & background check
• Report to work on time and in proper provided uniform.
• Maintain a strong attendance and timeliness record.
• Safely operate a wheelchair passenger transportation vehicle.
• Must be patient and courteous during necessary contact with clients, and their caregivers.
• Must be reliable, capable of working independently, and remain calm in the event of an emergency.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods of time and long-distance trips while maintaining company standards.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be capable of driving in inclement weather.
• Must be flexible for on-call rotations after hours, holidays, and weekends.

About H&M Transport:

H&M Transport is one of the largest NEMT providers in the region, with a fleet of 110 Wheelchair/Stretcher accessible vehicles servicing Virginia and the Washington DC Metro. Throughout the history of the company, H&M Transport’s mission is to provide compassionate, caring, and reliable transportation services to our clients. While at the same time, focusing on making H&M Transport a great place to work with competitive wages, frequent overtime opportunities, full benefits package, and a fleet of vehicles (80% of fleet is 2020 or newer) with industry leading safety and routing technology.

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