JJob Title: NEMT Wheelchair Van Driver / Attendant
Location: [Oklahoma, Oklahoma]
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Hours may vary based on route schedules)
Pay Range: $17.00-20.00/hour
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, and safety-conscious NEMT Wheelchair Van Attendant to join our team in Oklahoma. In this role, you will provide essential Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) to passengers with mobility challenges, ensuring they arrive at their medical appointments, therapy sessions, and personal destinations safely and on time.
If you take pride in serving your local community, enjoy working with people, and have a strong commitment to passenger safety, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Safe Transportation: Safely operate a specialized wheelchair-accessible vehicle following all Oklahoma traffic laws and company safety protocols.
- Passenger Assistance: Assist passengers during boarding, loading, securing, and unloading, using hydraulic lifts or ramps and four-point wheelchair tie-down systems (Q’Straint/Sure-Lok).
- Door-to-Door Service: Provide door-through-door assistance for patients needing help walking or maneuvering their wheelchairs.
- Vehicle Inspection: Perform pre-shift and post-shift vehicle checks (fuel levels, tire pressure, lift operation, safety equipment) and report any maintenance needs promptly.
- Schedule & Communication: Maintain punctual pickup and drop-off times using GPS and dispatch communication, while adjusting smoothly to schedule adjustments.
- Documentation: Complete accurate daily shift logs, trip sheets, and incident reports as required by state NEMT standards.
Minimum Qualifications & Hiring Requirements
- Age: Must be at least 21 years old (for vehicle insurance compliance).
- Driver’s License: Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License with a clean driving record (no major violations or excessive points).
- Screening: Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check and a drug screening.
- Availability: Available Monday through Friday.
- Physical Capabilities:
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs independently.
- Ability to push, pull, and maneuver up to 150 lbs (e.g., occupied manual wheelchairs on ramps or uneven ground).
- Comfortable bending, kneeling, stooping, and standing for extended periods to secure wheelchair tie-downs.
- Mindset: Strong commitment to customer service, empathy for elderly and disabled individuals, and a willingness to learn company safety processes.
Certification Requirements
- AHA CPR Certification: Must possess a current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR card (or obtain one within 30 days of hire date).
- NIMS Training: Must successfully complete required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training within 15 days of hire date (training guidance provided upon hire).
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid training (including wheelchair tie-down securement and NIMS onboarding guidance)
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community daily
Equal Opportunity Employer: We evaluate all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Oklahoma City, OK 73149 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
