How do they match: Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

  • Department of Transportation Shuttle Driver

  • Drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. May collect a fare. Includes nonemergency medical transporters and hearse drivers.

  • Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
  • Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Drive shuttle busses, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
  • Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
  • Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
  • Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
  • Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
  • Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
  • Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
  • Record vehicle routes.
  • Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.
  • Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
  • Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.

  • Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
  • Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
  • Drive passenger vehicles.
  • Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
  • Inspect motor vehicles.
  • Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
  • Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.