About Little Chauffeurs
Little Chauffeurs is an elite, privately owned concierge student transportation service. We provide safe, premium, and reliable transit for students attending top-tier academic programs, tutoring centers, and extracurricular activities. Every family that trusts us is trusting us with what matters most to them — which means our drivers are held to a standard well above the industry norm. This is not a rideshare gig. It is a professional child-safety role that happens to involve driving.
Vehicle: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, configured for 15 passengers or fewer (driver included), operated in full compliance with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles requirements.
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, split shift: 6:30 AM–9:30 AM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Consistent, predictable hours — no weekends, no late nights, no route changes.
Why This Role Demands the Highest Standard
Every child on this route is someone's universe. Parents are trusting us with the single highest-stakes part of their day, twice a day. There is no acceptable margin for distraction, lateness, or shortcuts. We are looking for a driver who treats that responsibility as a calling, not a chore.
What You'll Do
- **Safely operate** an assigned Sprinter van along fixed, pre-approved routes, ensuring every student is picked up and dropped off at the correct location, on time, every single day.
- **Conduct and document** a pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection before every route (tires, brakes, mirrors, lights, seatbelts/restraint systems, emergency exits, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher).
- **Perform a physical child-check** of the vehicle interior after every drop-off, with zero exceptions — no child is ever left unattended in the vehicle or dropped off without a parent/guardian physically present.
- **Maintain constant, professional communication** with dispatch and parents through our designated communication platform, including real-time notification of any delay, route deviation, or incident.
- **Enforce seatbelt/restraint use** for every student, every ride, without exception.
- **Maintain a zero-tolerance standard** for phone use, eating, or any other distraction while driving the vehicle when in motion with students aboard.
- **Keep the vehicle in showroom condition** — clean, fueled, and mechanically sound — before every shift.
- **Know and rehearse emergency procedures**, including medical emergencies, evacuation, and severe weather protocol.
- **Model calm, respectful, age-appropriate conduct** at all times; provide a warm but disciplined environment during transit. Ensure code of conduct is being adhered to by students during transit.
Non-Negotiable Qualifications
- **Age & Licensing:** Minimum 21 years old with a valid Florida driver's license in good standing (class E license).
- **Driving Record:** Minimum 5 years of licensed driving experience with a flawless MVR — no moving violations, at-fault accidents, or license suspensions within the past 5 years; no DUI/DWI history, ever.
- **Background Screening:** Must pass a Level II (fingerprint-based) background screening and a comprehensive federal/state criminal history check, repeated periodically per company policy. Any offense involving violence, dishonesty, or minors is automatically disqualifying.
- **Drug & Alcohol Testing:** Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and consent to random testing throughout employment.
- **Medical Fitness:** Must pass a DOT-style medical examination confirming fitness to safely operate a passenger vehicle, including vision and hearing standards.
- **Safety Certifications:** Current CPR and First Aid certification required (or obtained upon hire at company expense). Completion of a recognized defensive driving course (e.g., National Safety Council) required within 2 weeks of hire.
- **Mandatory Reporter Training:** Willingness to complete company-provided training on recognizing and reporting signs of abuse or neglect, consistent with Florida's mandatory reporting standards for adults who work with children.
- **Experience with Youth:** Demonstrated, verifiable experience working with children or families — former educators, coaches, camp counselors, childcare providers, or high-end hospitality/chauffeur professionals strongly preferred. References will be checked.
- **Insurance Compliance:** Must be insurable under the company's commercial auto policy; will be added as a covered driver and must maintain eligibility throughout employment.
- **Technology Compliance:** Must operate with in-vehicle GPS tracking and dash camera active at all times during routes — no exceptions, no disabling devices.
Character Traits We're Screening For:
Unshakeable punctuality. Calm under pressure. Meticulous attention to detail. A genuinely warm but firmly boundaried presence with children. Comfort with structure, documentation, and being held accountable to a high bar.
Pay & Schedule
- **Hourly Rate:** $25.00/hour
- **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–9:30 AM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM (fixed, not variable)
- **Vehicle:** Company-provided, well-maintained Mercedes Sprinter (15 passengers or fewer)
What Disqualifies an Applicant Immediately
- Any conviction, at any point in driving history of driving under the influence of a substance (i.e alcohol, marijuana, kratom, etc.)
- Any criminal history involving violence, dishonesty, or offenses against children
- Failure to pass background screening, drug test, or medical exam
- Unwillingness to comply with GPS/dash camera monitoring
- Inability to provide verifiable, checkable references
How to Apply
Submit your resume, a valid copy of your Florida driver's license, and a brief written statement describing your experience working with children or families. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a background screening authorization, driving record release, and in-person interview before any offer is extended.
Little Chauffeurs is committed to the highest standard of student safety in the industry. If you are not prepared to be held to that standard every single day, this is not the right role for you.
Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
