Job Description

On-call,PrivateChauffeur (New York, NY)Division:ChauffeurRef ID: R497657235Location:New York, NY10017Salary:$50 - $60per hourSchedule: 5-10 days per month. Hours: 8 - 12 hours per day when scheduled to work. The schedule is provided weeks in advance.A private individual in the Columbus Circlearea of Manhattan seeks to hire a reliable, professional, and trustworthy on-call private Chauffeur. The successful candidate will be highly adaptable and will have a proven track record of providing safe and timely transportation services for private individuals or families.Responsibilities:

Drive principals to and from general destinations, appointments, and meetings (Most trips are in Manhattan and to/from Teterboro)
Excellent knowledge of Manhattan and the Tri-State area
Flexibility with schedule; must be able to work long hours as needed when the principals are in New York City.
Assist with luggage, opening and closing doors
Drop off or pick up from dog boarding location or grooming appointments
Maintain the vehicle that is kept in the garage. Drive the vehicle once per week - to make sure everything is working properly. Any maintenance issues must be reported to the principal right away.
The vehicle is to be kept in the garage at the end of each workday.
Must be able to commit to the shared schedule weeks in advance

Requirements:

Excellent references from both current and previous employers
Must have a minimum of 10 - 15 years of Private Chauffeur experience
Strong communication and technical skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times
Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
Flexibility with hours
Valid US work authorization
Valid Driver's license

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This job was posted on Sat Mar 23 2024 and expired on Fri Mar 29 2024.

$60 /hr Average

Tasks

Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation.

Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations.

Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems.

Drive taxicabs, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers.

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

Complete accident reports when necessary.

Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water.

Pick up passengers at prearranged locations, at taxi stands, or by cruising streets in high traffic areas.

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

Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule.

Vacuum and clean interiors and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles.

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

Record name, date, and taxi identification information on trip sheets, along with trip information, such as time and place of pickup and drop-off, and total fee.

Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing.

Report to taxicab services or garages to receive vehicle assignments.

Collect fares or vouchers from passengers and make change or issue receipts as necessary.

Determine fares based on trip distances and times, using taximeters and fee schedules, and announce fares to passengers.

Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs.

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

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

Turn the taximeter on when passengers enter the cab and turn it off when they reach the final destination.

Skills

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.