Join Our Team as a Driver at Wheels on Wheels!
Explore rewarding career opportunities at Wheels On Wheels. We are currently seeking dedicated drivers to join our team for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) services. Apply today and be part of our mission to provide essential support to those in need.
Job Title: Passenger Van Driver and Attendant – Special Needs
Company Overview:
Wheels on Wheels LLC is a premier transportation service provider in Maricopa County, AZ, dedicated to offering compassionate and reliable transportation solutions to individuals with special needs. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service while ensuring the safety and comfort of our passengers.
Employment Type: Full-Time and Part-Time
Compensation:
- Dispatchers: $18/hr
- Drivers with minimum qualifications: $18/hr
- Drivers with Basic Life Support certification: $19/hr
- Drivers with EMT certification: $20/hr
- Drivers with medical assistant certification: $21/hr
Location: Positions available anywhere in the valley, with drivers keeping the van at home if possible. Interviews will be conducted at our office in Goodyear.
Job Description:
As a Passenger Van Driver and/or Attendant – Special Needs, you will play a crucial role in providing medical and behavioral supervision to passengers while in transport. You will assist individuals with mobility challenges, including those using walkers, wheelchairs, or stretchers/gurneys. At Wheels on Wheels, we prioritize the well-being of our passengers, ensuring a safe and comfortable transportation experience.
Job Duties:
- Represent the company’s values at all times.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitize the vehicle between passengers.
- Assist all passengers in boarding and disembarking using steps, ramps, or lifts.
- Offer assistance with personal items and equipment.
- Escort passengers to their destination and provide door-to-door service every time.
- Practice safe lifting and moving techniques.
- Conduct pre and post-operation vehicle inspections.
- Use a phone app to track trips accurately.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ driving experience in the US.
- Valid AZ driver’s license with a clean driving record. Candidate must possess a valid AZ driver’s license, a national driving record with:
- No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years
- No Failures to Appear/ Pay (FTA/FTP) in the last 5 years
- No suspensions in the last 5 years
- No reckless driving or driving under the influence in the past 7 years
- Nationwide criminal history and abuse registry check, as well as national medical and caretaker exclusions list check. DOT Physical clearance for repetitive lifting, bending, and pushing
- Fingerprint clearance card or ability to receive one
- Pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
- A vision check is required, as well as the ability to see and drive at night
- Ability to work in various weather conditions, including rain and hot sun
- Successful completion of required training modules and assessments
Training: NEMTAC Certified Trasport Specialist
- 4 hr defensive driving
- 2 hr first-aid and CPR
- 2 hr Mobility securement
- 1 hr Adult Protective Services
- 1 hr Cultural Diversity
- 1 hr Professional Conduct
- 1 hr Transportation Safety
- 1 hr FWA / HIPPA
- 30 hrs on the job
- Optional Training for Qualified Candidates:
- Stretcher/gurney transportation securement and safety
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Immediate Benefits:
- Sick Time accrual at 1 hr per 30 hrs worked
- Paid holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and more
- Vision correction coverage up to $500
- Zander Identity theft protection
- Smart dollar financial app with bonus 401k amounts
Benefits starting the 1st of the month after 60 Days:
- High Deductible HSA Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Employer contribution to HSA account
- Guideline 401k with employer match
- Guaranteed paid life insurance and optional additional coverage
- PTO accrued at 2% of hours, starting after 90 days
- Quarterly bonus potential up to 5% of total wages based on business profitability.
Shifts: Flexible scheduling is available for days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
This job is open to applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including military veterans those without a high school or college diploma, and those with gaps in their work history.
Join our team at Wheels on Wheels and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with special needs.
Apply now to become a valued member of our dedicated team! www.wheelsonwheelswow.com