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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

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

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

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Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Conventional

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

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Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

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Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations

Motor Vehicle Operators

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.

Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service.

Complete accident reports when necessary.

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.

Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.

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 errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages.

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.

Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.

Pick up or meet passengers according to requests, appointments, or schedules.

Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.

Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles and help them with any luggage.

Provide passengers with information about the local area and points of interest or give advice on hotels and restaurants.

Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.

Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs.

Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

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.

Barcode scanners

Bus warning lights

Cell phones

Digital surveillance camera systems

Emergency exit doors

Emergency first-aid kits

Global positioning system GPS receivers

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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

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What Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs Do

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Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

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