Shuttle Driver (Part Time)

Rebel Hotel Company; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

El Encanto in Santa Barbara is seeking a Shuttle Driver to provide safe, reliable transport for team members between designated locations, reflecting the resort’s gracious service. You will perform pre/post trip inspections, maintain a clean, ready vehicle, and coordinate with Security and Operations to ensure on‑time service with a courteous, discreet presence.

A calm, safety‑minded professional with an excellent driving record and strong customer service skills will thrive in this role,

Qualifications

• Must maintain a safe, courteous shuttle service for all team members.
• Excellent driving record and professional appearance required.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team, Security, and resort staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport team members between designated pick‑up and drop‑off locations according to schedules and procedures.
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections; report any maintenance needs promptly.
• Keep shuttle clean, fueled, and presentation‑ready; ensure safety equipment is functional.
• Welcome riders warmly, assist with belongings, and coordinate with Security and Operations on routes and updates.
• Maintain trip records including mileage, delays, and passenger counts.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Discretion

Team communication

Job description

The Shuttle Driver provides safe, reliable, and courteous transportation for El Encanto team members between designated pick-up locations and the resort. As an ambassador of El Encanto, the Shuttle Driver ensures that every journey is comfortable, punctual, and reflective of the professional and gracious service standards for which the resort is known.
This role requires a dependable and safety-focused professional who exercises sound judgment, maintains discretion, and treats every team member with warmth and respect. The ideal candidate has an excellent driving record, remains calm in changing road and weather conditions, and takes pride in the appearance, cleanliness, and readiness of the shuttle vehicle.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
Safe & Reliable Transportation

• Safely transport team members between designated pick-up and drop-off locations in accordance with established routes, schedules, and resort procedures.
• Operate the shuttle defensively and responsibly while complying with all traffic laws, posted speed limits, passenger-capacity requirements, and applicable safety regulations.
• Monitor traffic, road, and weather conditions; select safe alternate routes when appropriate; and communicate delays or service interruptions promptly.
  

Vehicle Readiness & Operational Safety

• Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checks of tires, lights, mirrors, fuel, fluid levels, safety equipment, and the overall condition of the vehicle.
• Maintain the shuttle in a clean, organized, fueled, and presentation-ready condition and promptly report mechanical concerns, damage, hazards, or maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, including mileage, passenger counts, fuel use, inspections, delays, incidents, and other required documentation.
  

Team Member Service & Communication

• Welcome team members warmly, provide courteous assistance when entering or exiting the vehicle, and help with belongings when appropriate.
• Coordinate proactively with Security, Human Resources, and resort operations regarding schedules, route changes, special transportation needs, and service updates.
• Maintain a professional, calm, and discreet presence while protecting team-member privacy and responding appropriately to emergencies, accidents, or unexpected operational situations.