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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)	Projected Growth (2024-2034)
National Statistics	$36670	36300	6.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
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Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$36670

Median Wage (USD, 2024)

36300

Projected Job Openings (2024-2034)

6.7%

Projected Growth (2024-2034)

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 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

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.
Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
Move materials, equipment, or supplies.
Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
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.
Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

Tasks

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.
Record vehicle routes.
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

Attention to Detail

A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.

Innovation

Achievement Orientation

Intellectual Curiosity

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Initiative

Adaptability

Self-Confidence

Perseverance

Leadership Orientation

Humility

Sincerity

Empathy

Cooperation

Optimism

Social Orientation

Cautiousness

Dependability

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

Self-Control

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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