Transportation Specialist

Job Title:
Transportation Specialist for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Reporting to:
Transportation Manager
Compensation:
$5/per trip for 10 trips and $7/trip for above 10 trips.
0.25cents/per mile. beyond 5 miles
Company vehicle will be provided for transport
Probation Period:
90‐Day Orientation
Position:
Full Time and Part-time (possible nights &
weekends)
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 Conyers, GA, as well as other locations as directed.
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 and exterior and arrange for vehicle services
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 70 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 – Provided by Company
Compensation/Benefits
Full time and Part time shifts available, possible over time
Starting wage will be on a per ride basis + .25 CPM, includes performance bonus
Paid every two weeks
Use of Company vehicle to and from shift. (not for personal use!)
1 wk paid vacation after 12 mos. full time (terms &
conditions apply)
Family Leave, Sick leave, and other benefits according to State law
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
This Job Is:
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
NOTE:
Oceans Drive 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 State of Georgia
Department of Transportation 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 State of Georgia 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.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Salary:
Up to $5/per trip for 10 trips and $7/trip for above 10 trips.
0.25cents/per mile. beyond 5 miles
Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Paid time off after 12 months of full time off
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Requirements
Minimum Requirements (NOTE:
Not meeting any of these will disqualify you from service)
Must be 21 years of age with a minimum of 1 year of uninterrupted driving experience
Pass Federal Criminal Background Check (NO FELONY CONV. PAST 10 Yrs, Have documentary proof of court dismissal for any misdemeanors)
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