NEMT Drivers

Job Description

Job Description

Tired of chasing rides across the Bay Area for Uber or Lyft? Join Medicare Transit Inc. as an independent contractor NEMT (Non-Emergency Medical Transportation) Driver and own your territory. We assign you routes in the zone you choose — East Bay drivers stay East Bay, SF drivers stay SF. No bridge-hopping for $9 fares. Instead you'll run scheduled medical trips for patients who need you every single week.

Here's what makes us different: our drivers consistently out-earn rideshare — not by working more hours, but by running fewer, higher-paying trips on a predictable schedule. We'll share exactly what that looks like when you reach out. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while building real, stable income close to home.

Duties

• Safely transport members to medical appointments, dialysis, CBAS programs, mental health visits, and other authorized destinations using your personal vehicle (ambulatory trips) or our company wheelchair-accessible van.
• Assist passengers with boarding and disembarking, following proper door-to-door assist protocols and ensuring member safety at all times.
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure mobility devices using approved 4-point tie-down system when assigned to wheelchair van shifts.
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections each shift, verifying safety equipment, cleanliness, and mechanical readiness before transporting any member.
• Communicate with dispatch on trip status, delays, member no-shows, or any concerns, keeping the schedule running smoothly for patients who depend on us.
• Maintain accurate trip logs, mileage records, and member documentation in compliance with Modivcare requirements and company policy.
• Represent Medicare Transit Inc. professionally — most members are elderly or managing chronic conditions and deserve a calm, respectful, and dependable driver every time.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record — no DUI or major violations within the past 3 years; 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a 10-panel drug screen and background check — we coordinate both for you at no cost.
• CPR, First Aid, defensive driving, and medical examination required — we handle the scheduling and send you everything you need. Most drivers are cleared and earning within 2–3 weeks.
• Ambulatory drivers must add a commercial use endorsement to their personal auto insurance, typically $15–30 per month. Wheelchair van drivers use our vehicle at no cost to you.
• Patient, reliable, and professional with elderly or medically vulnerable passengers.
• Smartphone with data plan for dispatch and navigation.
• Prior NEMT, paratransit, or caregiving experience is a plus — but not required. We train you and handle all credentialing from day one.

Your territory — you choose:

• East Bay: Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, Richmond, El Cerrito
• Alameda / San Leandro: Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward
• San Francisco: Mission, Potrero, Bayview, Western Addition, Daly City
• San Mateo County: Daly City south through Redwood City
• Napa / Solano: Napa, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville

Stay close to home. Build your routes. Keep your earnings in your community. Reach out and let's talk about what driving for Medicare Transit can actually put in your pocket — the numbers might surprise you.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Fuel card
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

Work Location: On the road