What You'll Do

  • 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.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 3.38/5
Critical Thinking 3.25/5
Monitoring 3.25/5
Operation and Control 3.25/5
Speaking 3.12/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5
Service Orientation 3.12/5
Operations Monitoring 3.12/5
Reading Comprehension 2.88/5
Coordination 2.88/5
Time Management 2.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 2.75/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Helper: Supporting people and making a difference matters to you.

Common styles

Dependability, Independence, Integrity, Attention to Detail, Self-Control

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Near Vision 4.0/5
Far Vision 4.0/5
Control Precision 3.5/5
Multilimb Coordination 3.5/5
Oral Comprehension 3.38/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.38/5
Depth Perception 3.38/5
Spatial Orientation 3.25/5

Technologies & Tools

Actsoft Comet Tracker AOL MapQuest Digital Dispatch Easy Dispatch EventHelix WebTaxi Facebook Global positioning system GPS software GPC Autocab Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Mobile Knowledge Cabmate PC Dispatch Penchant Software dispatchOffice Piccolo Software PiccoloTaxi TranWare Enterprise Suite TSS Wireless Fleet Management Suite Web browser software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Dependability (High importance: 4.76/5)
  • Independence (High importance: 4.59/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.53/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.51/5)
  • Self-Control (High importance: 4.44/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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