Hawaii-Van Driver TPT-HNL Drivers

JTB Hawaii, Inc.; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Travel Plaza Transportation, LLC in Honolulu seeks a dependable driver to transport JTB Hawaii customers around Waikiki and Ala Moana, delivering safe, friendly service. The role requires a high school diploma, Hawaii driver’s license, and DOT certification where applicable.

Candidates must read and follow dispatch instructions, perform pre/post-trip inspections, and keep vehicles clean while maintaining strong customer relations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Active Hawaii driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• DOT Physical Medical Certificate required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret dispatch documents and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for passengers in Waikiki and Ala Moana.
• Drive passenger vehicles and assist with loading/unloading baggage.
• Conduct Pre/Post-Trip inspections and complete reports.
• Perform all duties in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report any issues.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Active Hawaii driver’s license

DOT Physical Certificate

Tools

Mobi tablet

T-Bus app

2-Way Radio

Job description

Travel Plaza Transportation, LLC (TPT) has evolved into one of Hawaii's largest bus operators, with an extensive fleet of commercial vehicles, and a broad suite of transportation service offerings on Oahu. In 2019, we introduced a new fleet of vehicles, including electric buses. TPT is the first private transportation company to acquire electric buses in support of our island community and the rest of the global community to achieve environmental sustainability.

Pay Range: $18.00 - $25.00 / hour

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive passenger vehicles transporting JTB Hawaii customers around the Waikiki and Ala Moana area. Provide good customer service in a positive and friendly manner.

Percentage

Essential Job Functions

5%

• Conduct Pre/Post-Trip Inspections in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Travel Plaza Transportation regulations.
• Daily washing and cleaning inside of vehicle.
• Confirm daily job description in the T-Bus system.

45%

• Provide safe transportation for JTB passengers around Waikiki and Ala Moana areas.
• Provide customer service, assist with loading and unloading passengers and customers baggage, and personal items.

45%

Drive vehicle in accordance with Federal, State and vehicle regulations. Observe all traffic signals, signs, other vehicles, and pedestrians on streets, freeways, highways, avoiding vehicle collisions.

5%

• Required to complete Pre/Post-Trip Inspection Reports
• Report to Dispatch

Other Duties:

• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Drive all passenger van vehicles.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Possess active Hawaii driver’s license and clear driving abstract.
• Possess a DOT Physical Medical Certificate of Physical Qualification.
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal/external customers and able to speak/read/write in English.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret dispatch documents, safety procedures, and governmental regulations, and write required operational and safety reports.
• Possess working knowledge of the Hawaiian Islands, including but not limited to, geography, culture, and history.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledgeable with the Waikiki area. Skills capable of driving vans and utilizing Mobi tablet.

Working Conditions:

Subject to vehicle air-condition, exhaust fumes, dust, noise, and adverse weather conditions.

Working Hours:

• Shift work variable between 5:00 am and 12:00 an. 7-days a week, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required, with prior management approval.
• Regular attendance is required for this position.
• Driving in all types of weather, the driver is regularly exposed to standard traffic conditions.
• Subject to varying weather conditions, up to and including, noise, pollution, dust, fumes and vehicle exhaust.

Equipment Used:

2-Way Radio/Mobi Tablet/T-Bus app./Cell Phone

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant – pulling/lifting less than 25 pounds, carrying more than 50 pounds, grasping, handling, finger dexterity, vision, hearing, eye-hand-foot coordination;
• Frequent – standing, twisting;
• Occasional – pushing, pulling/lifting 25-50 pounds, carrying less than 25 to 50 pounds, walking, forward reaching;
• Seldom – pulling/lifting/carrying more than 50 pounds, stair climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, climbing, overhead reach;
• Not applicable – running, crawling.

Communication Demands

• Constant – requires talking to co-workers, receiving verbal and written instructions, reading;
• Frequent – requires talking to customers;
• Occasional – requires written communication to co-workers, responding to verbal or written requests of co-workers;
• Seldom- requires written communication to customers, talking and written communication to outside trade persons/vendors, talking on the telephone, responding to written or verbal requests of vendors, training/giving verbal instructions, writing/composing written language, visiting/working at different work site;
• Not applicable – supervising others.

Travel Plaza Transportation, LLC is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.