Free chauffeur or shuttle driver job description template
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Chauffeur and Shuttle Driver job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Chauffeur and Shuttle Driver
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Chauffeur and Shuttle Driver who transports passengers safely and on time in a taxi, shuttle, van or limousine. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Drive taxicabs, vans, limousines or other motor vehicles to transport passengers
- Pick up passengers and listen to where they want to go
- Help passengers load and unload their luggage and belongings
- Check the vehicle for problems and do basic maintenance
- Keep the inside and outside of the vehicle clean
- Operate wheelchair lifts when needed
- Collect fare, if applicable
- Keep a record of miles traveled
What you need
- Valid driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Taxi or limousine license [if required where you operate]
- Background check [if required]
Nice to have
- Customer service experience
- Knowledge of the local area
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Northline Shuttle, a small airport shuttle company.
Northline Shuttle is hiring a Shuttle Driver for airport runs (shifts from 4 a.m. and 2 p.m.). You'll drive a 12-passenger van, help with luggage and keep the vehicle clean. A clean driving record is required; we cover training.
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What a chauffeur or shuttle driver does
A chauffeur or shuttle driver transports passengers safely and on time in a taxi, shuttle, van or limousine. Typical duties include:
- Drive taxicabs, vans, limousines or other motor vehicles to transport passengers
- Pick up passengers and listen to where they want to go
- Help passengers load and unload their luggage and belongings
- Check the vehicle for problems and do basic maintenance
- Keep the inside and outside of the vehicle clean
- Operate wheelchair lifts when needed
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says all taxi drivers, shuttle drivers and chauffeurs must have a driver's license, taxi drivers and chauffeurs may need a taxi or limousine license, and clean driving records and background checks are sometimes required.
Training: Short-term on-the-job training.
How much does a chauffeur or shuttle driver make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What do I check before hiring a driver?
A valid license, a driving record check and any local taxi or limousine license. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes background checks are sometimes required, so confirm what your insurer and city require.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.