Location Lansing, MI - Trailways
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Pay Rate Shift Various Shifts
Close Date Description Position Summary Dean Trailways is looking for Chauffeur Drivers to assist in providing a service that specializes in corporate-based executive ground transportation and provides an outstanding experience for our customers. Our business is growing and we need professional drivers to grow with us. The ideal candidate will have an excellent driving record, represent our company professionally and will have flexibility to work various shifts including nights and weekends.
All Shifts Available - Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night/Weekend
Specific Responsibilities 1. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle as required.
2. Route passenger stops efficiently based on customer request.
3. Drive defensively under varying traffic conditions and inclement weather.
4. Drive with safety of passengers as first priority.
5. Adhere to all company policies.
6. Establish favorable working relationships with passengers, co-workers, company customers and
company management.
7. Attain self-improvement by attending training sessions, annual in-service and workshops conducted
by company and/or other approved agencies.
Position Requirements Minimum Requirements - Meet all general qualifications for employment.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must have a minimum of seven years of driving experience.
- Must possess or successfully obtain a Michigan Chauffeur License upon being hired.
- Must pass drug/alcohol screening as established by company.
- Must pass pre-employment background screening.
Specific Abilities - Operate non-commercial motor vehicle types and lift equipment, as assigned.
- Demonstrate knowledge of geographic service area of the routes traveled.
- Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state laws and local ordinances related to transportation.
- Keep accurate records and reports as required, submit in a legible condition and submit in a timely manner.
- Secure all equipment that is required for each passenger as prescribed in company policy, i.e. passenger luggage.
- Act in an appropriate and professional manner at all times.
- Keep a presentable appearance in company uniform.
Body Mechanics of Chauffeur Driver Chauffeur Drivers are required to perform various physical tasks through their employment. These tasks require varying degrees of lifting, pulling, bending and carrying of heavy objects.
Some examples of these are:
- Opening and closing a vehicle hood and lifting the hood up to perform pre-trip requirements.
- Opening and closing of all vehicle doors.
- Bending, pushing and pulling to load and unload a wheelchair, luggage, or other cargo by exerting a maximum of 40 lb. of push/pull pressure.
- Bending, supporting and otherwise physically helping passengers into and out of a vehicle.
- Carrying and lifting into and from the vehicle, personal articles and adaptive equipment of various weights and sizes.
- Bending and stretching for the cleaning and securement of equipment in the interior of the vehicle.
- Bend, stretch, pull and drag all persons, equipment or other types of articles that would be of varying sizes and weight out of vehicle doors and/or emergency exits on demand.
This position is currently accepting applications.