Private Driver

Mahler Private Staffing; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Sick days

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing in Coral Gables seeks a Private Driver to provide excellent transportation for a family with school-age children. The ideal candidate is professional, discreet, and flexible, adapting to the family's transportation needs while building trust with children.

Responsibilities include driving, vehicle maintenance, and assisting with errands. Compensation ranges from $100,000 to $150,000, with benefits including medical, dental, and PTO. A valid U.S. driver’s license and work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a private driver for a UHNW family.
• Background in law enforcement, military, or private security preferred.
• Strong situational awareness and executive protection training is a plus.
• Must hold a valid U.S. driver’s license and work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Drive principals, family, and guests safely and professionally.
• Maintain exceptional scheduling flexibility to adapt to needs.
• Oversee vehicle care and maintenance, including servicing.
• Utilize knowledge of Miami to optimize travel routes efficiently.
• Assist with errands and logistics as needed.

Skills

Professionalism

Situational awareness

Communication

Driving children

Flexibility

Job description

Private Driver

Coral Gables, FL

Full-time | Year-round

A wonderful family with school-age children is seeking a Private Driver to join their team in Coral Gables, Florida. This is a family driver role, so the ideal candidate should be genuinely good with children and comfortable supporting the family’s day-to-day transportation needs with warmth, professionalism, and discretion.

This is a full-time position for a highly flexible, discreet, and service-minded professional who understands the pace and expectations of a busy private household. In addition to driving responsibilities, the candidate should be willing to support the household with errands, deliveries, and occasional light outdoor house chores as needed.

The ideal candidate has a background in law enforcement, the military, or private security. The family is looking for a professional who is approachable, calm under pressure, and able to build trust with both principals and their children while maintaining the highest level of situational awareness and discretion.

As most driving will occur in Miami, preference is given to candidates with experience driving for a private family or executive in Miami. Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the principals, family, and guests with the highest levels of professionalism, discretion, and safety
• Maintain exceptional scheduling flexibility, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and short-notice assignments, adapting to changing needs
• Oversee vehicle care including cleaning, servicing, repairs, insurance, registration, and maintaining detailed service and mileage records
• Utilize extensive knowledge of Miami and the surrounding communities to optimize travel routes, avoid delays, and anticipate traffic conditions
• Assist with personal errands, logistical tasks, and general household support as needed, handling all matters efficiently and discreetly

Requirements

• Prior experience working as a private driver for a UHNW family or principal
• A background in law enforcement, military, or private security is preferred
• Executive Protection training and strong situational awareness is a plus
• Excellent, verifiable references
• Extensive knowledge of Miami and surrounding areas
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work long hours as needed
• Comfortable driving children and supporting family transportation needs
• Competent in operating and maintaining luxury vehicles and managing the related administrative requirements.
• Displays professionalism, excellent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality; communicates clearly with the principals, family members, and staff in both written and verbal interactions
• Some spoken Spanish is a plus
• Must hold valid U.S. work authorization and a U.S. driver’s license

Schedule

• Generally, Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm

Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation of $100,000-$150,000 commensurate with experience
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, sick days