Chauffeur/Driver

Chauffeur/Driver

Chauffeurs drive automobiles and limousines to transport personnel and visitors of businesses, government or other organizations or members of private households. Taxi and limousine drivers are employed by taxi and other transportation service companies, or they may be self-employed. Chauffeurs are employed by businesses, government and other organizations, or private individuals or families.

Main duties

• Pick up or meet employer according to request, appointment or schedule.
• Drive employer to destinations in automobile or limousine.
• Perform business and personal errands for employer such as delivering and picking up mail, business documents and parcels.
• Clean and make minor repairs to vehicle or take vehicle for servicing.

Employment requirements

• Some secondary school education is usually required.
• A minimum of one year of safe driving experience is usually required.
• A Class G driver's licence is required in Ontario, and a Class 4 driver's licence is required in all other provinces and the territories.
• Taxi and limousine drivers require good knowledge of the geographical area to be covered and may have to pass written street/building location and safety examinations.
• Taxi drivers usually require a municipal permit.
• First aid certification may be required.