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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$36,670	32100	8.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$36,670

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

32100

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

8.5%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month

Detailed Work Activities

Schedule operational activities.
Inspect motor vehicles.
Collect fares or payment from customers.
Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
Prepare accident or incident reports.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
Drive passenger vehicles.
Greet customers, patrons, or visitors.
Record operational details of travel.
Assist passengers during vehicle boarding.
Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
Read maps to determine routes.
Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
Record operational details of travel.
Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
Inspect motor vehicles.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.

Tasks

Record vehicle routes.
Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.
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.
Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.
Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.
Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.
Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
Drive shuttle busses, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received.
Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.
Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage.
Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.
Pick up or meet passengers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.
Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
Complete accident reports when necessary.
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.
Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants.
Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.
Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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