Car Driver
(Hire Car Driver, Driver)
Fact Sheet
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Car drivers transport passengers to their destinations.
Duties and Tasks
Car drivers may perform the following tasks:
- use mobile computer systems and radio networks to log into waiting passenger information
- pick up passengers at designated locations or when hailed, and transport them to their desired destinations
- check passenger destinations and determine the most appropriate route
- receive money or credit payments for fares and give change
- assist passengers with the handling of luggage
- keep accurate records of driver shifts, income and expenses
- arrange regular repairs, general maintenance and cleaning of vehicles
Quick Facts
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Driving or piloting a powered vehicle on road, rail, water or in the air is an essential or usual requirement of these jobs. Vehicles include cars, buses, aeroplanes, trucks, forklifts, ships, boats, etc. Jobs requiring driving are excluded.
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing skills.
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least two hours at a stretch. Jobs requiring sitting for long periods have been excluded.
Included are jobs providing services in the hospitality and tourism industries, in areas such as accommodation, and food and beverage preparation.
These jobs involve WORKING WITH THINGS, using the hands, or special tools or equipment to make, fix, install or adjust them. Activities include doing practical and physical tasks, and may require an understanding of how equipment or machinery works.
These jobs involve WORKING WITH PEOPLE, to sell to, influence, motivate, negotiate with, or serve them. Activities include selling, promoting or providing goods or services, bargaining, or presenting a point of view.
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job training, may be required.
Personal Requirements
- able to gain a high level of driving skill
- able to meet age limits
- able to work long or irregular hours
- good communication skills
- able to remain calm in difficult situations
- good standard of personal grooming and dress