Elite Executive Driver

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel; Highland (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel seeks an Elite Executive Driver under Transportation to securely transport VIP guests in luxury vehicles, including armored and non-armored options, with a focus on safety and exceptional service.

Role requires planning safe routes, maintaining vehicles, and constant communication with leadership. Candidates need a high school diploma and at least three years’ security driving or executive protection experience, plus at least 21 years old.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. California driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
• Minimum of three years of security driving or executive protection experience.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain required licenses or clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provides best-in-class VIP transportation in luxury vehicles, armored and non-armored.
• Transports passengers under high-security conditions, maintains awareness and rapid egress readiness.
• Plans safe routes, knows travel region routes, and develops alternatives to mitigate threats.
• Maintains contact with leadership during movements and ensures vehicle is never unattended.
• Performs daily vehicle checks and ensures operational readiness of equipment.
• Maintains a clean vehicle interior and exterior; replenishes fluids as needed.
• Complies with local, state, and federal laws; completes required reports.
• Performs additional duties to support department operations.

Skills

Executive protection

Security driving

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation, the Elite Executive Driver holds responsibility for the efficient and secure transportation of internal and external VIP guests within properly maintained luxury transport vehicles. This position possesses critical skills in the area of safety and emergency response as it applies to security services in order to guarantee the utmost protection for all guests in their care. Maintains a positive attitude and professional demeanor and ensures a Best in Class Service at all times while championing the goals and priorities of the Tribe in a manner that reflects and upholds the Tribal Community’s vision, mission and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides a Best in Class experience for both internal and external VIP guests. Ensures efficient, secure, safe, and professional transportation in both armored and non-armored luxury vehicles.
2. Transports passengers under conditions and circumstances of increased security threats. Maintains constant situational awareness of surrounding vehicles and personnel throughout transport. Provides rapid egress for dignitaries from hostile areas/situations. Is responsible for recognizing and avoiding assaults and threats on vehicle and passengers in their care.
3. Plans routes ensuring safety of passengers at all times. Maintains detailed knowledge of safest routes within travel region. Develops alternate courses to mitigate traffic while assessing and avoiding stationary and mobile threats and hazards.
4. Maintains close communication with leadership during all movements. Remains vigilant and alert at all times while on assignment. Ensures vehicle is never unattended while with passengers, and conducts a 360‑degree vehicle sweep before and after any movement.
5. Ensures assigned vehicle is operational and well maintained, including inventory of all necessary communication and emergency equipment. Conducts daily checks (oil, fuel, brakes, tires, battery, tool kits, etc.) on all assigned vehicles, before the commencement of any trip/mission. Reports any defects to leadership for immediate repair and maintenance.
6. Maintains an exceptionally clean vehicle environment inclusive of replenishing vehicle fluids, sweeping out vehicles, cleaning up spills, and cleaning internal and external surfaces.
7. Adheres to all local, state, and federal laws while providing executive driving protection services. Completes suspicious activity reports, incident reports, shift logs, pattern of life reports, medical treatment reports and other administrative requirements as required.
8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma required. Minimum of three (3) years of security driving, executive protection and/or related security service experience required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Experience with Local Road and Route traffic patterns and driving highly preferred Experience with basic vehicle maintenance preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Law Enforcement or Military Experience highly preferred Emergency Vehicle Operations Center Training preferred. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, as he/she will be required to interact with guests from all demographics. Ability to add subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers required. Must be able to speak English and possess the ability to read and comprehend instructions. Must be able to maintain composure in dealing with authorities, executives, and other VIP clients. Must possess the ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess the ability to write correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Must have or obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, B, or C with a passenger endorsement with a valid DMV Medical Certificate within a 6-month period Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary work environment is inclusive of a climate-controlled vehicle and varying environments within route of transportation. Work requires travel on roads and highways. Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. May operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today! San Manuel is one of the largest employers in California’s Inland Empire. Managing one of the world’s busiest casinos, our many restaurants, and a fully functioning tribal government means we can offer an incredibly wide range of professional and support positions. Each is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to a better future for all of us. Your commitment to San Manuel is matched by our commitment to you. We offer a Total Rewards package of monetary, benefits and development rewards to individuals who meet and exceed specific goals. These programs support our pay-for-performance philosophy.