Medi-Car Driver
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to entry-level nature, competitive pay but less emphasis on long-term career growth.
- Starting pay: $17–$21/hour with overtime potential
- Full-time with comprehensive benefit options
- Entry-level position suitable for those new to healthcare
- Career growth potential is limited
Pros
- Starting pay is competitive for entry-level positions ($17–$21/hour)
- Full-time scheduling with options for overtime
- Good benefits and opportunity for inter-company transfer
Cons
- Limited career advancement in the Medi-Car role
- Job requires physical ability and can be taxing
- Safety operation in adverse weather may be challenging
Who it's for
Entry Level • Full-time, on-site
Good fit
- People with a customer service background looking to enter healthcare
- Individuals willing to work flexible hours
- Candidates who enjoy physical and mobile roles
Not recommended for
- Experienced drivers looking for management roles
- Candidates who need a predictable office setting
- Individuals who prefer minimal physical activity in their job
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 3,500 licensed EMTs, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.
Illinois Medi-Car has immediate openings for full-time drivers to transport wheelchair-bound individuals to healthcare facilities, hospitals, testing laboratories, etc.
Responsibilities
- Must demonstrate adequate levels of skill in all areas required of a Medi-Car Driver, including the ability to move a wheelchair up and down stairs, in and out of the Medi-Car.
- Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as a Medi-Car Driver.
- Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.
- Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
- Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges, and report all mechanical problems with vehicle immediately.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Must have successfully passed the Company's required lifting test, Map test and successfully completed the interview process.
- Functional communication and writing in the English language.
- Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weather
Benefits:
- Full time scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
- Opportunity to work overtime
- Health/dental/life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunity for Career Growth
Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here: Benefits Page.
The Company is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V
Salary Range
USD $17.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr. rates offered based on years of experience and full time scheduled templates. Additional earnings via bi-weekly bonus up to $4.00 /HR.
