Non-emergency Medical Transportation Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Henlen Transportation is seeking qualified drivers who can transport our members within 50 miles of Oak Park, Illinois. We offer:

• On target earnings of $17.50-$21.00 per hour depending on experience.
• Compensation review at 2 months, 6 months, and 1 year.
• Full time and part time schedules available.
• Scheduling flexibility with sufficient notice.
• Company vehicle used for transporting clients
• Must pass drug testing
• Acceptable driving record required

Overview
Non-emergency transportation drivers plays a critical role in ensuring that patients arrive to their medical appointment in a safe and efficient manner. This position involves customer service, safe driving and time-management capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a customer service mindset, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Transporting members to medical appointments in a timely manner
• Safe vehicle operation
• Ability to download and operate scheduling/GPS application
• Loading and unloading of wheelchair bound patients into company vehicle (will train)
• Loading and unloading of stretcher bound patients into company vehicle (will train)

Experience

• Paratransit operations and customer service experience.
• Comfortable with driving in inclimate weather conditions
• Background in school bus driving, commercial driving, or bus driving.
• Experience as a delivery driver or limousine driver is a plus.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively in high-pressure situations.
• Proven capability to drive safely while maintaining focus on dispatched assignments.
• Familiarity with maintaining operational standards in transportation settings is advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50- $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid accrued vacation days
• Paid accrued sick day
• Paid Training
• Direct Deposit available

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Hours vary daily

Experience:

• Local (within 50 miles) delivery: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oak Park, IL (Required)

Work Location: On the road