Driver

Carestar Driver Opportunity

We are looking for more drivers to join our Carestar team! This opportunity is with Carestar, an affiliate of Medstar Transportation. While the driving will take place in Arizona, this is not affiliated with the separate company also named Medstar Transportation based in Arizona. This is an Independent Contractor opportunity under Carestar.

Shifts needed: Full-time open availability required; must be able to work any shift assigned.

Job summary: We are hiring drivers to assist with various services such as transporting patients and other clients. Medstar provides several types of contracted transportation using wheelchair-accessible vans, buses, or sedans. These include non-emergency medical transportation, ADA paratransit, fixed-route transportation, shuttle services, and commuting.

Requirements:

• Be over the age of 21 (licensed for at least 5 years)
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must not have more than 2 moving violations within the past 3 years
• Must pass a DOT drug screening and mandatory criminal background check
• Must be physically able to secure clients in wheelchairs or other devices
• Must have a positive attitude and a genuine desire to help others
• Must be available to drive varying shifts and rotational on-call duties as assigned, based on operational needs

Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly and effectively with dispatch
• Utilize a smartphone for job functions
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Transport clients safely and securely using a company vehicle
• Participate in rotational on-call duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Hiring process (get hired in less than 5 days):

1. Submit your application.
2. Receive a job shadow invitation via text, email or phone call.
3. Attend a one-hour job shadow and pass the background check.
4. Once cleared, receive a drug screening link via email.
5. Complete virtual classroom training, fingerprinting, and other paperwork.
6. Attend a 4- to 5-day PAID in-vehicle training with a trainer in your assigned area.
7. Get signed off and start driving!