Transporter Jobs in California

Transporter jobs in California are in consistent demand across the state's large hospital systems, long-term care networks, and university medical centers, with openings at every level from entry-level patient transporter through lead and supervisory positions. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where major employers like Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UC Health anchor much of the market. Patient transport, medical equipment delivery, and inter-facility transfers are the most in-demand specialties statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles183+
Top employerMV Transportation
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring66
Work type89% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Avis Budget Group
Airport Fleet Driver/Transporter
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Avis Budget Group
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Airport Fleet Driver/Transporter
Avis Budget Group
Sacramento, California
Driving
Logistics & Inventory
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Avis Budget Group
Airport Fleet Driver/Transporter
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Airport Fleet Driver/Transporter
Avis Budget Group
San Francisco, California
Driving
Logistics & Inventory
$21.54/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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BKF Engineers
Transportation Project Assistant
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Added 2d ago
Transportation Project Assistant
BKF Engineers
Walnut Creek, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
$70k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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BKF Engineers
Transportation Project Assistant
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Transportation Project Assistant
BKF Engineers
Pleasanton, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
$70k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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BKF Engineers
Transportation Project Assistant
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BKF Engineers
Added 3d ago
Transportation Project Assistant
BKF Engineers
San Francisco, California
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
$70k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
None
501-1,000

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Transporter Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
31 jobs
San Francisco
10 jobs
Long Beach
9 jobs
Woodland
9 jobs
Sacramento
8 jobs
San Diego
7 jobs
San Jose
7 jobs
Irvine
6 jobs
Oakland
6 jobs

Transporter Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • MV Transportation
    MV Transportation32
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers30
  • Mv Contract Transportation
    Mv Contract Transportation15
  • HDR
    HDR10
  • WSP in the U.S.
    WSP in the U.S.6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services65
  • Transportation & Logistics49
  • Construction & Real Estate14
  • Healthcare & Medical Services11
  • Distribution & Wholesale7

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in transporter jobs across California.

  • High school diploma or GED required by most California hospital systems
  • Current Basic Life Support certification from an accredited California provider
  • Ability to safely operate manual and powered patient transport equipment
  • Experience with body mechanics and safe patient handling techniques
  • Clear background check and health screening per California healthcare standards
  • Strong communication skills to coordinate with clinical staff and patients

Transporter Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transporter in California?

Most transporter roles in California require a high school diploma or equivalent and a current Basic Life Support certification, which you can obtain through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross at locations throughout the state. California hospitals typically require completion of an on-site orientation covering safe patient handling, infection control, and HIPAA compliance before you work independently. No state-issued license is required, but certification in patient safety and transport techniques strengthens your application.

Which companies hire transporters in California?

Employers hiring transporters in California right now include MV Transportation, BKF Engineers, and Mv Contract Transportation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and specialty hospitals means consistent openings across multiple facilities within the same employer network.

Which California cities have the most transporter jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Long Beach are the California cities with the most transporter openings. Los Angeles leads because of its sheer size and the concentration of major health systems headquartered there, while San Francisco and San Diego draw volume from their large academic medical centers, VA facilities, and regional hospital networks that collectively employ transporters across dozens of campuses.

Are there remote transporter jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Transporter work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to a physical location, so most roles require on-site presence. About 11% of transporter openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to involve dispatch coordination, scheduling, or fleet logistics rather than direct patient or materials transport.

How can I get hired as a transporter in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to patient transporter or environmental services aide roles at large California hospital systems, which routinely hire candidates without prior healthcare experience and provide paid on-the-job training. Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health, for example, run structured new-hire orientation programs at their California facilities. Coming in from a patient care technician, nursing assistant, or courier background also gives you a clear advantage, and completing a Basic Life Support course before you apply signals readiness to California hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to transporter jobs in California?

You can find and apply to transporter jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring right now. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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