Medical Transportation Driver (NEMT) - No CDL Required | Hopkinsville, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Harbor Behavioral Health – Hopkinsville, KY

Harbor Behavioral Health is hiring compassionate and dependable Medical Transportation Drivers to join our Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) team in Hopkinsville, KY. This is a full-time driving position where you’ll provide safe, reliable transportation for patients attending medical and behavioral health appointments — while building meaningful, ongoing relationships with the people you serve.

This role is ideal for individuals who want stable pay, clear advancement, company-provided vehicles, and work that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients using wheelchair-accessible vehicles
• Provide door-through-door assistance, including help with wheelchairs and mobility devices
• Follow DOT, ADA, and Kentucky Medicaid NEMT regulations
• Maintain on-time pickups and drop-offs using our driver app
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain cleanliness and safety standards
• Communicate professionally with dispatch, clinics, and patients
• Complete required trip and incident documentation accurately

Why Work With Harbor Behavioral Health

At Harbor Behavioral Health, our drivers are more than drivers.

Our patients see you as someone they trust — often as a familiar face they rely on week after week. You help them stay accountable to their appointments, support their independence, and provide consistency in moments when they need it most. Over time, real relationships form, and your work directly impacts their health, stability, and quality of life.

Anyone can learn how to drive.
What we’re looking for are people who are naturally patient, compassionate, and passionate about serving older adults and individuals living with disabilities — people who take pride in being dependable and making a difference every single day.

If you want a driving job with purpose, growth, and real human connection, this is the role for you.

Apply today and become a trusted part of your community — one ride at a time.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist passengers safely
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, professional demeanor
• Comfortable using a smartphone for navigation and scheduling
• Prior experience in caregiving, medical transport, or driving is a plus (not required)

Benefits

Pay, Growth & Benefits

• Earn up to $26.00 per hour by consistently delivering excellent service and advancing into Driver Supervisor responsibilities
• $18.00/hour starting pay
• $20.00/hour after 90 days
• Overtime paid at 1.5× after 40 hours
• Company-provided vehicles — no personal vehicle required
• Full-time W-2 employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
• Company-paid training, DOT physical, drug screening, CPR/First Aid, and certifications
• Modern, well-maintained, wheelchair-accessible fleet