What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEMT Driver / Secure Transport Specialist position at Summit Non Emergency Medical Transport?
NEMT Driver / Secure Transport Specialist
Company: Summit Non-Emergency Medical Transport
Location: Montana – Statewide and Nationwide Travel
Pay: $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
About Summit Non-Emergency Medical Transport
Summit Non-Emergency Medical Transport provides non-emergency medical transportation and specialized secure transportation throughout Montana and across the United States. We transport individuals to medical appointments, dialysis, hospital discharges, rehabilitation facilities, behavioral health facilities, and placements.
Our secure transportation services include transporting youth and adults with behavioral health needs. We are looking for dependable, professional drivers who prioritize safety, communicate effectively, and remain calm in challenging situations.
Job Responsibilities
- Safely transport clients to medical appointments, dialysis, hospital discharges, rehabilitation facilities, and other destinations.
- Provide secure transportation for youth and adults with behavioral health needs between facilities, treatment centers, appointments, and placements.
- Complete statewide and nationwide transports, including long-distance and overnight trips.
- Follow established safety procedures, client-specific instructions, and de-escalation protocols.
- Maintain a calm, professional, and respectful approach when working with individuals experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.
- Communicate with facilities, care teams, and dispatch throughout each trip.
- Complete trip documentation, vehicle inspections, and required reports.
- Maintain clean, safe, and professional company vehicles.
Vehicles
Drivers operate company-provided Ford Transit vans, Toyota Sienna minivans, and SUVs, depending on the assignment. Applicants must be comfortable operating different vehicle types and traveling long distances.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet company insurance requirements.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional.
- Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Comfortable working with youth and adults who may have behavioral, emotional, medical, or mobility-related needs.
- Willingness to travel long distances, including overnight and out-of-state trips.
- Willingness to complete required training and follow company safety procedures.
Experience in NEMT, healthcare, behavioral health, EMS, corrections, juvenile services, caregiving, or secure transportation is preferred but not required.
Compensation and Benefits
- $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Company vehicles provided for assigned transports.
- Training and opportunities to develop specialized transportation skills.
- Opportunities for statewide and nationwide travel.
- Meaningful work supporting individuals, families, healthcare facilities, and communities.
Travel Expectations
This position involves more than local driving. Employees may be assigned trips throughout Montana and to destinations across the United States. Some assignments require extended driving hours, overnight stays, and multiple days away from home. Applicants must be comfortable with these travel requirements and have schedule flexibility.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief description of your relevant experience.
Summit Non-Emergency Medical Transport
www.summitnemt.com
info@summitnemt.com
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $24