About This Role
This full-time, live-out position is for a highly experienced, dependable, and discreet professional Private Driver. The core responsibility is to provide safe, reliable transportation for principals and guests, focusing exclusively on driving, transportation security, and vehicle-related duties. The role requires exceptional driving ability and sound judgment in various conditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, punctual, and professional transportation for authorized personnel and guests
- Operate organization-owned vehicles in accordance with all traffic laws, safety standards, and internal policies
- Plan primary and alternate routes in advance, accounting for traffic, weather, construction, road closures, and scheduling requirements
- Monitor real-time traffic and weather conditions and adjust routes when necessary
- Maintain continuous awareness of road conditions, surrounding vehicles, and potential transportation-related risks
- Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, properly equipped, and ready for service at all times
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
- Coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, detailing, registration, inspections, and other vehicle-related services
- Maintain accurate mileage, fuel, maintenance, and trip records
- Promptly report vehicle damage, mechanical concerns, accidents, citations, or other driving-related incidents
- Assist passengers with doors, luggage, packages, and vehicle entry or exit as appropriate
- Maintain professional communication regarding arrival times, delays, route changes, and scheduling updates
- Protect passenger privacy and maintain strict confidentiality regarding identities, destinations, schedules, conversations, and organizational matters
- Remain available and prepared for itinerary changes, extended assignments, and transportation needs outside the regular schedule
- Perform other driving and vehicle-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Prior employment in a driving position with a United States federal law enforcement agency is mandatory
- Candidates must be able to document that professional driving was a significant component of their federal law enforcement duties
- Valid driver’s license with an exemplary driving record
- Thorough knowledge of defensive-driving principles, route planning, and accident-avoidance techniques
- Ability to remain calm, attentive, and decisive in heavy traffic, adverse weather, and rapidly changing circumstances
- Strong punctuality, reliability, judgment, and attention to detail
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Excellent verbal communication skills