Job description

Purpose

Providing caring and responsible wheelchair and ambulatory transportation for patients to and from their medical appointments, and other events using a company owned non-emergency medical transportation vehicle in Williamsburg, VA, as well as other surrounding locations as directed. Primary location will be in Gloucester traveling to outside areas. (Ie: Newport News, Hampton, West Point, Richmond, Charles City, Virginia Beach, etc.)

Hours of operation are 6:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F. Please note that times may vary.

NOTE: Safe Move Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. We select the best individuals for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status, or disability. We will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization.

SIGNIFICANT DISQUALIFYING FACTOR: Please note that we serve under the authority of the Virginia Bureau of Transportation’s (VDOT) NEMT Program requirements. According to their requirements, the following rule applies; “A Private for Hire Transportation (PFHT) driver will not be certified or re-certified in the City of Williamsburg/James City County if any of the following conditions exist: (among other things) The applicant is a match in the National Sex Offender Public Registry”. For this reason, you should not apply if you are included in this registry.

Duties

• 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 by cleaning regularly between shifts and at the end of every shift. (sweeping aisles, sanitizing commonly touched surfaces, inspecting equipment daily)
• Complete all required docs and maintenance records clearly and accurately.
• Participate in training and educational opportunities

Skills / Qualifications

• 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 50 lbs), or carry, push, and pull people in wheelchairs
• Must have a suitable and secure parking area for the company vehicle
• Preferred: Current CPR/First Aid Cert, and other NEMT req’d certs

Minimum Requirements (NOTE: Not meeting any of these will disqualify you from service)

• Must be 21 years of age with a minimum of 3 years of uninterrupted driving experience with a Valid VA Drivers License.
• 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

Compensation/Benefits

• Temporary Contract Position in 3 Month Increments
• Starting wage $375.00/Week with opportunities to make more by working Saturdays or working extenuating circumstances outside of normal business hours.
• Paid bi-weekly
• Use of Company vehicle to and from shift. (not for personal use!)

Ready to join the team?

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $375.00 - $400.00 per week

Benefits:

• Paid training

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are required to wear a mask, sanitize surfaces between members regularly. Recommended but not required, employee should consider wearing gloves due to regular contact with members.

Experience:

• Non-emergency Transportation Driver: 2 years (Preferred)
• Van driver: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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