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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

Also called: Chauffeur, Driver, Shuttle Bus Driver, Shuttle Driver

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:
  • Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.
  • 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.
  • Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary.
On the job, you'll need:

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Mobile location based services software

  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite

Data base user interface and query software

  • Actsoft Comet Tracker
  • TranWare Enterprise Suite

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $32,800