What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRANSIT DRIVER MARTINSBURG (TDMB10) position at Omega Health?
Why This Role Matters: Access Starts with a Safe Ride
At Omega Health Services, we believe that access to care starts with a safe ride. We are looking for a dedicated Transit Driver to join our Martinsburg team.
In this role, you aren’t just driving a vehicle; you are a vital link in our care network, ensuring our patients and staff reach their destinations with dignity, safety, and comfort. If you want a commercial driving career where your routes directly impact the well-being of your neighbors, your journey starts here.
Focus: Martinsburg & Surrounding Communities
This role is based out of our Martinsburg, West Virginia, hub. We are specifically seeking a local transit expert who knows and loves the community, is comfortable navigating our city's unique layout, and can seamlessly manage our surrounding regional routes.
Your Impact: What You’ll Do
As a Transit Driver, you hold the safety and comfort of our community in your hands. Daily, you will:
- Deliver Safe Transit: Execute scheduled and on-demand transit routes in a safe, courteous, and defensive manner, strictly adhering to all West Virginia traffic laws and Omega safety protocols.
- Practice Vehicle Stewardship: Conduct rigorous pre-trip and post-trip inspections (fluids, brakes, tires, safety gear). You are the first line of defense in maintaining a clean vehicle and reporting mechanical needs immediately.
- Be a Passenger Advocate: Provide hands-on, respectful assistance for passengers with mobility challenges, including professional boarding/de-boarding and the expert securing of wheelchairs and assistive devices.
- Maintain Precision Documentation: Keep meticulous, accurate logs for trips, mileage tracking, fuel consumption, and passenger counts.
The Essentials (Required Qualifications)
To ensure the absolute safety of our community, all candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:
Licensing & Experience:
- CDL License: Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger (P) Endorsement (Required).
- Professional Driving: Minimum of 2 years of professional driving experience (Experience in healthcare transport, shuttle services, or transit settings is preferred).
- Local Knowledge: Strong, functional knowledge of Martinsburg, WV, and the surrounding Berkeley and Jefferson County road networks.
Safety & Compliance:
- Driving Record: A clean driving record with no major violations or at-fault accidents within the last 3 years.
- Clearances: Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive physical and mandatory pre-employment drug/alcohol screenings.
- Age Requirement: Minimum of 18 years old (21 if interstate transport is required).
Preferred Extras (A Plus, But Not Required):
- Prior experience operating passenger transit buses in a clinical or paratransit environment.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance and emergency roadside safety procedures.
Your Superpowers (The Ideal Candidate)
- Safety-Obsessed: An unwavering, core commitment to the protection and well-being of your passengers.
- Patient & Empathetic: Capable of staying calm, gentle, and compassionate when working with patients who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
- Reliable: Exceptionally punctual and dependable—our patients in the Martinsburg area rely on your timing for their peace of mind.
Benefits & Perks
We value the skilled drivers who keep our mission moving forward. Our comprehensive rewards package includes:
- Competitive Salary: Great hourly pay paired with regular performance and compensation reviews.
- Comprehensive Health Package: Premium Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family.
- Time for You: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accumulation and observed company holidays.
- Future Security: Enrollment in our company 401(k) Retirement Plan.
About Omega Health Services
Omega Health Services is a proud, CARF-accredited leader. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we don't just "talk" about diversity and inclusion—it is built into everything we do, from our office staff to the roads we travel.
Ready to get behind the wheel for a cause? Apply today to start a driving career that truly matters in Martinsburg.
Omega Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEOC). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all employees.