Sun Van Chauffeur: City of Albuquerque

Enroutz; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $750

Job summary

City of Albuquerque is seeking a Sun Van Chauffeur to operate a paratransit vehicle for ABQ RIDE, serving ADA-certified riders across Albuquerque and parts of Bernalillo County. The role is based at 400 Marquette Avenue Northwest, requires a valid New Mexico driver’s license and a safe driving record.

The position includes passenger assistance, vehicle operation, and schedule control, with courteous communication at every stop and daily driving within published hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license.
• Safe driving record.
• Ability to operate a paratransit vehicle and assist riders.

Responsibilities

• Operate a paratransit vehicle on assigned passenger schedules.
• Provide passenger assistance and courteous communication with riders and the public.
• Maintain schedule control and safe handling of an accessible vehicle.

Skills

Safe driving

Communication

Customer service

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Sun Van Chauffeur: City of Albuquerque**City of Albuquerque**400 Marquette Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Start Date10/04/2026$40,528.80$ Full-TimeSun Van Chauffeur is a full-time City of Albuquerque transit role in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The position pays $36,254.40 to $44,803.20 annually and carries a $750 hiring incentive. The chauffeur operates a paratransit vehicle on assigned passenger schedules for ABQ RIDE's Sun Van service. The job is based at 400 Marquette Avenue Northwest in Albuquerque. A high school diploma or GED, a valid New Mexico driver's license, and a safe driving record are required.The work serves ADA-certified riders whose disabilities prevent them from using City buses. Drivers provide scheduled transportation across Albuquerque and parts of Bernalillo County. The role includes passenger assistance, vehicle operation, schedule control, and courteous communication with riders and the public. The position belongs among chauffeur openings and black car transportation roles.* Role: Sun Van Chauffeur* Employer: City of Albuquerque* Employment type: Full-time* Location: 400 Marquette Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM 87102* Salary: $36,254.40 to $44,803.20 annually* Hiring incentive: $750## Sun Van Passenger ServiceSun Van paratransit service is free, shared-ride transportation operated by ABQ RIDE in ADA-accessible vans. Riders live in or visit the metropolitan area and hold ADA certification because a disability prevents them from riding a fixed-route City bus. The service reaches Albuquerque and parts of Bernalillo County at least three-quarters of a mile from ABQ RIDE fixed routes, excluding commuter routes.Sun Van uses three assistance types. Door-to-door service requires the driver to leave the vehicle and knock at the client's door. Sheltered service requires a signature at pickup or drop-off. Curb-to-curb service keeps the driver at the vehicle while the rider reaches the curb and boards without driver assistance. A chauffeur must understand which assistance type applies to each scheduled trip and maintain safe passenger movement around the van.* Door-to-door assistance includes a driver escort from the vehicle to the client's door.* Sheltered assistance includes a pickup or drop-off signature.* Curb-to-curb assistance keeps the driver with the vehicle.## Assigned Routes And Daily DrivingThe chauffeur follows an assigned passenger schedule and operates a paratransit vehicle through scheduled pickups and drop-offs. Sun Van rides require reservations at least one day ahead and no more than five days ahead. The service operates Monday through Saturday from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., so transit work covers a broad operating window.Passenger transportation requires consistent vehicle control, careful route timing, and clear communication at each stop. The role also requires attention to boarding conditions, rider instructions, signatures where required, and the safe handling of an accessible vehicle. Albuquerque chauffeur work includes this public-service operating environment as well as private ground transportation roles.## Qualifications And Hiring StepsThe City of Albuquerque requires a high school diploma or GED, or successful completion of the listed WorkKeys skills assessments. The position requires a valid New Mexico driver's license and the ability to meet the City's driving, physical, and drug-testing requirements. The employer also evaluates the ability to operate a paratransit vehicle safely and work with passengers who need accessible transportation.Passenger-service work carries operating obligations beyond ordinary private driving. New Mexico passenger-service rules address safe and adequate service, equipment, and facilities for passenger carriers. The chauffeur role applies those concerns at the vehicle and passenger level through safe driving, reliable schedules, and respectful assistance.## Albuquerque Transit WorkplaceABQ RIDE's Sun Van service supports riders who cannot use fixed-route buses because of a disability. Drivers work with a public transit department rather than a private family or hotel account, and each trip follows a scheduled passenger assignment. The employer's transit setting makes route discipline, passenger privacy, and calm communication part of the daily work.Sun Van covers the Albuquerque metropolitan area and portions of Bernalillo County. The work therefore combines city driving with repeated passenger assistance at homes, curbs, and sheltered pickup points. The Albuquerque area role is part of a wider local transportation market that also includes airport transfers, executive car service, and accessible mobility operations.## Pay And Employment TermsThe annual salary range runs from $36,254.40 to $44,803.20. The $750 hiring incentive is stated with the position and does not replace the listed salary range. The role is full-time and is based in the City of Albuquerque's transit department.The position requires applicants to satisfy the education, licensing, physical, and driving-record conditions stated by the employer. The official application page supplies the current hiring instructions, job number, and any active deadline or screening information. Those details remain separate from the driving duties and qualifications that define the position.The official City of Albuquerque application page is the place where an applicant submits materials for this specific vacancy.