
Taxi Drivers & Chauffeurs
Also called: Chauffeur, Driver, Limo Driver (Limousine Driver), Shuttle Driver
What they do:
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Includes hearse drivers.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Knowledge
Transportation
- movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Business
- customer service
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
- law and government
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Vision
- see details that are far away
- see details up close
Attention
- do two or more things at the same time
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Mobile location based services software
- Digital Dispatch
- Easy Dispatch
Data base user interface and query software
- Actsoft Comet
- Penchant Software dispatchOffice
Spreadsheet software
Education
Job Outlook
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