Driver Jobs in Virginia — Medical Transportation Driver Positions
Steady, local, non-CDL driving jobs with a real purpose. Skip the gig apps and the food-delivery grind — drive for a company where your day actually means something. On Time NEMT, Inc. is hiring patient transport drivers across Hampton Roads and growing throughout Virginia.
Tired of Delivery Apps & Rideshare? There’s a Better Driving Job.
Most people searching for driver jobs only ever see the same options: deliver food, deliver groceries, or drive strangers around in your own car at all hours — burning your own gas, your own tires, with no schedule and no benefits. There’s a whole category of local driving jobs most drivers never hear about.
🚐 You drive our vehicle
No racking up miles on your personal car. You operate a company-provided, professionally maintained On Time NEMT van.
🕘 A real schedule
Predictable Monday–Friday daytime hours — not 2 a.m. surge pricing and guesswork. Be home for dinner.
❤️ Work that matters
You help seniors and people with disabilities get to dialysis, doctors, and the appointments that keep them healthy.
What Is a NEMT / Medical Transportation Driver?
NEMT stands for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation. As a NEMT driver — also called a medical driver, patient transport driver, or healthcare transportation driver — you safely transport people to and from medical appointments and everyday destinations. It is one of the most stable and rewarding transportation driver jobs available, and most positions (including ours) require no CDL.
🩺 Who you’ll transport
- Seniors who no longer drive (senior transportation driver work)
- Patients heading to dialysis, physical therapy & specialists
- Clients who use wheelchairs (wheelchair transport driver)
- Clients who need stretcher transport (NEMT stretcher jobs)
- Anyone recovering and needing a safe, caring ride
📋 What a day looks like
- Pick up your assigned, fully maintained company van
- Run a pre-trip safety inspection
- Drive scheduled, local routes across Hampton Roads
- Assist clients door-to-door with dignity and patience
- Secure wheelchairs & mobility equipment properly
- Keep simple, accurate trip logs
NEMT Driver Job vs. Gig & Delivery Driving
If you’ve been weighing rideshare, food delivery, or courier work, here’s an honest side-by-side.
| What matters | On Time NEMT Driver Job | Typical Gig / Delivery Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Company van provided | Your own car & gas |
| Pay | $20/hr guaranteed | Varies — tips & surge |
| Schedule | Set Mon–Fri daytime | Unpredictable, late nights |
| CDL required? | No CDL needed | Usually none |
| Benefits after 90 days | Health, PTO, paid holidays | None |
| Routes | Local — Hampton Roads | Wherever the app sends you |
| Purpose | Helping real people | Dropping off packages |
Medical Transportation Driver — Job Snapshot
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, plus up to four hours on one Saturday per month. Location: Reporting to our company vehicle location in the Chesapeake / Norfolk / Virginia Beach area, serving clients throughout Hampton Roads and — increasingly — all of Virginia.
Driver Requirements
We hold a high bar because our clients are some of the most vulnerable people in our community. Here’s what you’ll need to be considered for this medical driver job.
✅ Must-Haves
- At least 25 years old (insurance requirement)
- Available Monday–Friday, 7 AM–6 PM, plus up to 4 hours one Saturday per month
- Reliable transportation to and from the company vehicle location
- Valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean 7-year record — no DUIs, DWIs, felonies, or major violations
- Valid Social Security card
- Able to pass a national & county background check and a 10-panel urine drug test
- Able to lift 50+ lbs using proper technique
- Fluent in English — reading, writing, and speaking
🌟 What Makes You a Great Fit
- Solid knowledge of local traffic routes and laws
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- A genuine ability to respect and truly like all people — especially the elderly and those with disabilities
- Patience, reliability, and a calm, caring presence
- Willing to complete roughly 24 hours of credentialing & certifications
No CDL required. 🎉
Earn $20 / Hour
Current pay is $20 per hour, provided you work a minimum of 38 hours per week. After 90 days of employment, you’ll enjoy a benefits package designed to reward dependable drivers:
🏖️ Paid Vacation
Earned paid time off to rest and recharge.
🎉 Paid Holidays
Recognized holidays paid — time with family.
🏥 Health Insurance Options
Health coverage options — plus more perks.
We’ll Help You Get Certified
If you’re offered a position with On Time NEMT, Inc., you’ll complete a few important certifications. No experience in healthcare transportation? That’s okay — this is how many great drivers get started.
♿ Wheelchair & Securement
Learn to safely load, secure, and transport clients who use wheelchairs and mobility devices.
🫀 CPR Certification
Be prepared and confident to keep your clients safe in any situation.
📚 ~24 Hours Credentialing
A combination of certifications and training that prepares you to do this job at a high level.
Disclaimer: On Time NEMT is in no way affiliated with any of the companies that provide these certifications or training, nor responsible for any financial, legal, or business transaction that transpires between any individual and course providers.
Local Driving Jobs Across Hampton Roads & Virginia
We’re hiring drivers based in and around our three core cities — and we’re expanding quickly across the Commonwealth.
🏙️ Chesapeake, VA
Patient transport & senior transportation driving throughout Chesapeake. Chesapeake NEMT →
⚓ Norfolk, VA
Healthcare transportation routes across Norfolk and the wider 757. Norfolk NEMT →
🌊 Virginia Beach, VA
Wheelchair & ambulatory transport across Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach NEMT →
We are moving quickly toward serving all of Virginia — and beyond. Even if you’re just outside these three cities, we’d still love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Applying is simple — but please follow these steps exactly so we can review your application.
Step 1 — Email your résumé to:
Transport@ontimenemt.comPlease do not call for initial applications. We do not accept phone calls to start the process — you must email your résumé first. Due to the volume of applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted for next steps. Please monitor your email and Indeed messages for updates. Phone calls regarding application status will not be returned.
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NEMT & Medical Driver Jobs — FAQ
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On Time NEMT, Inc. · Virginia Beach, VA · 1 (757) 440-3015