Welcome to the world of Medstar drivers, where the road becomes your gateway to new opportunities and rewarding experiences! Are you a skilled driver with a passion for helping others? Being a driver for hire with Medstar is your ticket to a fulfilling career in the service industry.
Medstar drivers play a crucial role in the services we offer - microtransit, paratransit and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)! For 39 years, Medstar has a legacy of providing efficient and safe transportation services that connect communities, help transport patients and people with disability to medical facilities, their medical appointments, and other needs. Our drivers not only transport people from one place to another, but they experience fulfillment in serving people and communities!
“Most employees I talk to are not just here for the paycheck. They really enjoy helping people and communities. The elderly people who are in need, going to grocery stores, helping them do the most basic things. Taking the veterans where they need to go. Some of them might not have been outside for a month, even months. We’re bringing them out into the daylight for the first time. So there’s a sense of satisfaction helping people.”
Dave Swensen, Medstar Field Supervisor
To continue our legacy… Medstar is having a call for drivers for hire! Embrace the noble responsibility of being a lifeline for those in need, while enjoying flexible schedules and competitive compensation!
Join the Medstar team of drivers today and make a positive impact on countless lives as you embark on a journey of compassion and care.
So why should you be a Medstar driver?
Medstar facilitates driver training and certifications!
To help build Medstar drivers’ qualifications and skills, our drivers are given training on our Dispatcher Training Manual, Driver Training Manual, and Driver Training Guide. There are also quarterly training related to securement, industry-standard updates, safety and winter driving tips, internal policy changes and general information.
During our driver’s first month of employment, we ensure that our drivers acquire the following training and certifications:
PASS - Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity
Fire Suppression & Child Safety
Emergency Response Training and Evacuation
Medstar has competitive retention and incentive programs for all our employees including drivers!
For Medstar drivers with exemplary performance, we give awards with financial incentives, merch perks, and other bonuses such as: Driver of the Quarter, Driver of the Year, and Loyalty Award. These awards are based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), positive client reviews, and overall dedication to the company's values. Not only that! We also have an annual salary increase structure based on performance review.
For example, we have safety bonus for Medstar drivers who:
maintain vehicle cleanliness
receive zero client complaints
does not fail any vehicle evaluation
have zero at-fault accidents
does not have infractions or violation tickets
are on time for most of the assigned trips
have zero call-outs for the month
completed their pre and post trips
Most importantly, we ensure that Medstar drivers fully support and uphold all the standards and regulations outlined in the The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
As a transportation company, we - along with our drivers, are committed to providing safe and reliable services to anyone who needs transportation, regardless of their disabilities. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government' programs and services.
So… what process do drivers for hire undergo to be part of the Medstar team?
In Medstar, drivers for hire undergo thorough safety-related screening. We understand passenger safety begins with employing responsible, safe and friendly operators. Thus, Medstar employs a rigorous pre-employment screening process to ensure only the best, most experienced operators are hired. Pre-employment screening consists of drug and alcohol testing, criminal background checks, driving abstract review as well as previous employment reference checks.
Of course, to be a Medstar driver, you have the following qualifications:
21 years of age
Have valid Washington State drivers’ license
Have drivers’ license for at least 5 years with no gaps in licensure
Excellent driving record with no more than 2 moving violations in the last 2 years
No Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Intoxicated in the last 10 years
So what are you waiting for? Respond to Medstar's call for drivers for hire!
How can you apply?
You can contact and send your application requirements through our Human Resources Department: careers@gomedstar.com and +1 (509) 822-5803
You can also reach us through the other options below:
Eastern Washington
1-800-236-2011
Western Washington
1-877-916-3729
Lastly! You can also click on our Current Openings and choose vacant driver positions or even recommend friends to any of our job openings!
Hope we see you soon!