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Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs

In the Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs occupation, workers drive a motor vehicle to transport passengers on a planned or scheduled basis. O*NET rates it as some preparation, which usually means a few months to a year of learning on the job. It leans on active listening, operation and control, and monitoring. The job can ask you to test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation. Interest ratings put Realistic on top at 6.5 out of 7 and Conventional second, so the code is RCS and the day leans toward hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world. People who want hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world usually fit better here than those who need research, analysis and working through hard problems.

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.

Main 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.

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Operation and Control
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness

Who this career fits

May suit you if

  • You like ending the day with a physical result you can point to.
  • You like clear rules and getting the details right.
  • You want to start work after a short stretch of training.
  • You are comfortable relying on active listening and operation and control.

May not suit you if

  • You would rather stay away from physical, hands-on tasks.
  • You want to spend most of your time analyzing and researching. Investigative rates 1.0 out of 7 here.
  • You want a career built on years of advanced study.

Interest profile

O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code RCS takes the three highest, and Realistic comes first here.

Preparation

Some preparation. Most people start with a high school diploma, then learn from experienced coworkers over a few months to a year.

Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED). This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.

Also called

  • Airport Shuttle Driver
  • Chauffeur
  • Driver
  • Limo Driver (Limousine Driver)
  • Motor Coach Driver

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This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 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.