Express Van Driver

Robert's Hawaii, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Robert's Hawaii, Inc. seeks a professional driver to provide safe and friendly transportation to our guests in Hawaii. You will greet customers with Aloha, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and ensure accurate trip documentation while maintaining a neat appearance.

The role emphasizes clear announcements, adherence to DOT regulations, and courteous service to passengers, including those needing special assistance. Join our team committed to Spirit of Aloha and high standards of safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years.
• Knowledge of local streets and hotel location.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.
• Ensure that all documentation as required by DOT is current and valid.
• Hawaii Driver History Record
• PUC (Physical Examination, Medical Clearance Card)
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL not required)
• The State DOT’s Motor Vehicle Safety Office requires the driver to have a good enough command of English to communicate with examiners during roadside inspections
• Clearly announcing stops and points of interest
• Ability to perform simple math functions – counting, adding, subtracting
• Position requires working under deadlines and pressure
• Requires expertise in dealing with people and situations involving complex issues
• Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports safety programs
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere
• Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines
• Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements
• Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues
• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad
• Has a global view and is comfortable and effective working with global partners, understands global markets and international considerations
• Goals: To promote Roberts Hawaii as a safety and reliable tour and transportation company, Ensure the delivery of service excellence and the Spirit of Aloha, Encourage the core values of: Lokahi, Ha’aheo and Kina’ole (Teamwork, Pride and Flawlessness)

Responsibilities

• Drive company buses ensuring safety and courteous service.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle.
• Fueling and cleaning of vehicles.
• Assist passengers including those needing special assistance.
• Label and load luggage per destination.
• Report counts, changes, and destination to Dispatcher.
• Complete trip sheets and driver paperwork.
• Follow DOT and company policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Local knowledge

Customer service

Safety compliance

DOT documentation

Job description

Job Details

Starting at $17/Hr - $500.00 SIGN ON BONUS! This position is responsible for providing safe, prompt and efficient transportation to the company’s customers. Operates the bus or vehicle defensively in accordance with traffic regulations and observes traffic lights, other vehicles, and pedestrians to avoid accidents with the Spirit of Aloha.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains appropriate documents to meet DOT regulations and ensures documents remain current to maintain driver’s eligibility
• Perform duties of a Driver with professionalism and a courteous manner; greeting customers with "Aloha" and providing exceptional customer service
• Present a neat clean appearance
• Deal with people in a non-discriminatory way, and maintain control of self and passengers in all situations, including emergencies
• Provide narrations and announcements in a clear and friendly manner as instructed
• Daily:
  • Provide / practice customer service as learned in the company training
  • Call in daily for start time for work the day before
  • Perform a systematic and thorough pre-trip inspection of vehicle to be driven
  • Complete a Driver’s Inspection Report
  • Inspect vehicle and complete checklist
  • Reported any problems to maintenance immediately
• Drivers are responsible for fueling (and recording fuel usage) and washing of company equipment when necessary
• Notify Dispatch Operations of any changes in trip route or schedule, and receive prior authorization from Dispatch Operations for planned deviations
• Clean and properly maintain uniform and required ID’s are to be worn at all times during shift
• On Run:
  • Assist passengers needing special assistance and secure wheelchairs
  • Pick‑up and Drop‑off passengers in an orderly and efficient manner
  • Label and load luggage according to destination as needed
  • Report counts, changes, and destination to Dispatcher
  • Perform tour and/or transportation to and from destinations
  • Keep accurate passenger counts
• After Run:
  • Conduct post-trip inspection
  • Refuel vehicle
  • Clean exterior and interior of vehicle
• Fill out a Vehicle Accident Report and follow company policies in the event of an accident
• Completed trip sheets for each assigned movement and turn in paperwork
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Working Conditions/Job Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for sustained periods of time
• Medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects
• Stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting for extended periods of time
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discriminations in sound
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating and repairing machines/equipment
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside
• The worker is subject to hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity of moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to heat
• Subject to atmospheric conditions: fumes, odors, dust, mists and gases affect the respiratory system of the skin
• Some remote work may be necessary

Essential Skills – Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years old
• Knowledge of local streets and hotel location
• Able to read, speak and understand English
• Ensure that all documentation as required by DOT is current and valid
• Hawaii Driver History Record
• PUC (Physical Examination, Medical Clearance Card)
• Valid Driver’s License (CDL not required)
• The State DOT’s Motor Vehicle Safety Office requires the driver to have a good enough command of English to communicate with examiners during roadside inspections
• Clearly announcing stops and points of interest
• Ability to perform simple math functions – counting, adding, subtracting
• Position requires working under deadlines and pressure
• Requires expertise in dealing with people and situations involving complex issues
• Entails compliance with the company Substance Abuse Policy and Department of Transportation Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing regulations
• Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, supports safety programs
• Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere
• Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, meets deadlines
• Listens attentively to others, asks clarifying questions, actively listens, stays open to other viewpoints, manages distractions and interruptions
• Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements
• Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues
• Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad
• Has a global view and is comfortable and effective working with global partners, understands global markets and international considerations
• Goals:
  • To promote Roberts Hawaii as a safety and reliable tour and transportation company
  • Ensure the delivery of service excellence and the Spirit of Aloha
  • Encourage the core values of: Lokahi, Ha’aheo and Kina’ole (Teamwork, Pride and Flawlessness)

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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