NEMT Driver

NEMT Driver Wanted (Springfield, Champaign, & Mount Vernon, IL)

Join our team as an NEMT Driver and make a meaningful difference in Central and Southern Illinois! We're seeking compassionate, dependable drivers to safely transport clients to and from their medical appointments. We're hiring drivers who live in or near the Springfield, Champaign, and Mount Vernon areas — you'll report to a nearby company vehicle to start your route each day.

Position Overview

● Job Title: NEMT Driver

● Location: Springfield, IL | Champaign, IL | Mount Vernon, IL

● Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time positions available

● Compensation: Starting at $18.00 per hour, increasing to $22.00 per hour once you're established as a reliable, dependable member of the team

● Schedule: Monday through Saturday availability. Every Sunday off!

● Equipment Provided: Company vehicle and tablet

Key Responsibilities

● Vehicle Safety & Stewardship: Perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections. Keep the vehicle clean, communicate mechanical/maintenance issues and return it to its designated parking location at the end of each shift.

● Punctual & On-Time Arrivals: Guarantee timely pickups and drop-offs so clients never miss a medical appointment.

● Exceptional Communication: Maintain clear, proactive, professional communication with dispatch and passengers. Candidate must supply their own reliable telecommunication for passenger contact.

● Passenger Assistance: Safely assist ambulatory passengers boarding and exiting vehicles for each trip.

Job Requirements

● License Requirement: Must possess a valid Illinois Class D driver's license

● Local Residency: Must reside in or near the Springfield, Champaign, or Mount Vernon, IL area

● Driving Record: Excellent, clean driving record

● Communication Skills: Ability to speak, read, and write clearly in English to coordinate with dispatch and passengers

● Reliable Transportation: Must have your own reliable way to get to and from your daily reporting location

● Background Checks: Must successfully pass an Illinois criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and drug screening

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company car
• Fuel card
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: On the road