Private Driver job (M/F) in Manhattan, New York City, USA

Private transportation and passenger safety

• Provide reliable, punctual, and comfortable transportation for family members to business engagements, schools, appointments, extracurricular activities, and social commitments.
• Manage daily journeys, including school drop-offs and collections, airport transfers, and other scheduled transportation requirements.
• Drive responsibly in urban, suburban, and highway environments, adapting to changing road and weather conditions.
• Demonstrate advanced awareness of potential road hazards and apply defensive driving techniques at all times.
• Maintain strict compliance with traffic regulations, speed restrictions, and safe driving practices.
• Refrain from using mobile devices while driving and maintain full attention on the road.
• Install, inspect, and secure age-appropriate child safety seats and booster seats correctly.
• Provide children with a calm, reassuring, and courteous experience while following the parents’ instructions and household transportation policies.
• Adjust routes and departure times according to traffic conditions, weather forecasts, and appointment schedules.

Vehicle maintenance and presentation

• Keep all assigned vehicles exceptionally clean, both internally and externally, ensuring they are always presentable and ready for use.
• Carry out routine vehicle inspections, checking fuel or battery levels, tyre condition, pressure, lighting, and essential safety equipment.
• Ensure that servicing and preventative maintenance are completed on schedule, including oil changes, brake inspections, fluid checks, and seasonal tyre replacements.
• Coordinate vehicle servicing, repairs, inspections, and other appointments with authorised garages and service providers.
• Maintain accurate written records of vehicle maintenance, insurance, registration, and inspection requirements.
• Monitor vehicle condition and immediately report any mechanical concerns, warning indicators, damage, or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure each vehicle is appropriately equipped with passenger essentials, including bottled water, tissues, charging cables, umbrellas, and children’s necessities.

Scheduling and household coordination

• Coordinate daily transportation arrangements through the family’s shared calendar or designated scheduling application.
• Confirm pickup and drop-off requirements in advance and maintain clear communication regarding any schedule changes.
• Research and plan routes ahead of time, allowing sufficient flexibility for traffic, security considerations, and unexpected delays.
• Liaise with family members and relevant household staff to ensure transportation arrangements run smoothly.
• Maintain complete confidentiality concerning the family’s movements, appointments, visitors, business activities, and personal conversations.
• Remain available for occasional evening assignments, weekend commitments, and travel-related transportation with reasonable advance notice.