Location: East Bay
Compensation: $20 per hour, plus eligibility for performance-based bonuses (non-exempt position; eligible for overtime in accordance with California law).
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday; occasional evenings and weekends as needed
Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Driver to provide safe, timely, and professional transportation services to patients attending medical appointments, treatments, and healthcare-related visits. This position plays a critical role in ensuring passengers arrive safely and on time while receiving courteous and respectful service.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport patients to and from medical appointments, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare facilities.
- Assist passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle, including those with limited mobility.
- Secure wheelchairs and other mobility equipment when applicable.
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Maintain clean and sanitized vehicles in accordance with company standards.
- Accurately complete trip logs, mileage records, and incident reports.
- Communicate with dispatch regarding schedule updates, delays, or emergencies.
- Follow all traffic laws, company policies, and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Report accidents, injuries, or vehicle issues immediately.
- Provide respectful and professional customer service at all times.
Qualifications
- Valid California Driver’s License (Class C minimum required).
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement may be required depending on the size and seating capacity of the assigned vehicle.
- Clean driving record and ability to meet company insurance requirements.
- Ability to pass background check, drug screening, and DMV review.
- Previous professional driving experience preferred.
- Experience in Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) or patient transportation is preferred, but training will be provided.
- Experience operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles and securing mobility devices preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with elderly and disabled passengers.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and maneuver mobility equipment.
- Ability to assist passengers entering and exiting vehicles.
- Ability to sit for extended periods and drive throughout the workday.
Work Environment
Employees work primarily in vehicles and outdoors under varying weather and traffic conditions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those of the State of California.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
