A typical day begins with testing vehicle equipment like lights, brakes, and windshield wipers to ensure proper operation. They check tire condition, oil levels, and safety equipment before beginning routes. Throughout the day, they drive passengers to destinations while providing local area information and maintaining courteous service. They report any delays, accidents, or transportation issues using mobile radios or phones. The day concludes with completing trip reports documenting passengers, hours worked, and mileage driven.
Successful shuttle drivers and chauffeurs are reliable individuals who prioritize safety and customer service. They possess strong spatial awareness and depth perception for safe navigation, combined with excellent communication skills for passenger interaction. These professionals demonstrate high dependability and cautiousness, essential for maintaining consistent schedules and safe operations. They work well independently while following established routes and protocols, and genuinely enjoy helping people reach their destinations safely.
While autonomous vehicle technology advances, human drivers remain essential for passenger assistance, route flexibility, and handling unexpected situations. The emphasis on customer service, equipment inspection, and passenger care creates job security despite technological changes.
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| TERM | COUNT | FREQ | BAR | SOURCE ATTRIBUTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tendency | 42 | 0.0151 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| others | 41 | 0.0148 | onet dimensi 93% dwas 5% | |
| equipment | 32 | 0.0115 | onet dimensi 72% onet tasks 9% | |
| vehicle | 27 | 0.0097 | onet tasks 30% dwas 30% | |
| vehicles | 21 | 0.0076 | dwas 43% onet tasks 24% | |
| principles | 16 | 0.0058 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| passengers | 14 | 0.0050 | onet tasks 64% inference 21% | |
| procedures | 12 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 67% dwas 17% | |
| services | 12 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 50% inference 33% | |
| includes | 12 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| control | 12 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| objects | 12 | 0.0043 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| safety | 11 | 0.0040 | inference 36% onet tasks 27% | |
| problems | 11 | 0.0040 | onet dimensi 82% onet tasks 9% | |
| passenger | 11 | 0.0040 | inference 36% dwas 27% | |
| service | 11 | 0.0040 | inference 55% onet dimensi 18% | |
| materials | 11 | 0.0040 | onet dimensi 91% dwas 9% | |
| ideas | 11 | 0.0040 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| techniques | 10 | 0.0036 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| activities | 10 | 0.0036 | onet dimensi 90% dwas 10% | |
| body | 10 | 0.0036 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| transportation | 9 | 0.0032 | inference 67% onet tasks 11% | |
| needs | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 89% onet tasks 11% | |
| customers | 9 | 0.0032 | dwas 44% onet dimensi 33% | |
| providing | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 78% wikipedia 11% | |
| operations | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 67% inference 33% | |
| human | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 78% wikipedia 11% | |
| resources | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| quickly | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 100% | |
| performing | 9 | 0.0032 | onet dimensi 89% dwas 11% |
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[Core] [66% incumbents] Test vehicle equipment, such as lights, brakes, horns, or windshield wipers, to ensure proper operation. DWAs: Inspect motor vehicles. [Core] [66% incumbents] Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order. DWAs: Inspect motor vehicles. [Core] [66% incumbents] Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner. DWAs: Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation. [Core] [66% incumbents] Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage driven fuel consumed, or fares received. DWAs: Record operational details of travel. [Core] [66% incumbents] Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios. DWAs: Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. [Core] [66% incumbents] Provide passengers with information or advice about the local area, points of interest, hotels, or restaurants. DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers. [Core] [65% incumbents] Follow relevant safety regulations and state laws governing vehicle operation, and ensure that passengers follow safety regulations. DWAs: Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation. [Core] [65% incumbents] Operate vehicles with specialized equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, to transport and secure passengers with special needs. DWAs: Drive passenger vehicles. [Core] [65% incumbents] Perform routine vehicle maintenance, such as regulating tire pressure and adding gasoline, oil, and water. DWAs: Maintain vehicles in good working condition. [Core] [65% incumbents] Drive shuttle busses, limousines, company cars, or privately owned vehicles to transport passengers. DWAs: Drive passenger vehicles. [Core] [65% incumbents] Notify dispatchers or company mechanics of vehicle problems. DWAs: Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. [Core] [65% incumbents] Provide passengers with assistance entering and exiting vehicles, and help them with any luggage. DWAs: Assist passengers during vehicle boarding. [Core] [65% incumbents] Complete accident reports when necessary. DWAs: Prepare accident or incident reports. [Core] [65% incumbents] Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions. DWAs: Read maps to determine routes. | Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments. [Core] [64% incumbents] Report any vehicle malfunctions or needed repairs. DWAs: Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. [Core] [64% incumbents] Pick up and drop off passengers at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules. DWAs: Drive passenger vehicles. [Core] [64% incumbents] Pick up or meet passengers according to requests, appointments, or schedules. DWAs: Greet customers, patrons, or visitors. [Core] [64% incumbents] Arrange to pick up particular customers or groups on a regular schedule. DWAs: Schedule operational activities. [Core] [64% incumbents] Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort. DWAs: Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety. [Core] [63% incumbents] Communicate with dispatchers by radio, telephone, or computer to exchange information and receive requests for passenger service. DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement. [Core] [63% incumbents] Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures. DWAs: Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. [Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Collect fares or vouchers from passengers, and make change or issue receipts as necessary. DWAs: Collect fares or payment from customers. [Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Perform minor vehicle repairs, such as cleaning spark plugs, or take vehicles to mechanics for servicing. DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components. | Maintain vehicles in good working condition. [Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Perform errands for customers or employers, such as delivering or picking up mail and packages. DWAs: Move materials, equipment, or supplies. [Core] [62% incumbents] Record vehicle routes. DWAs: Record operational details of travel. [Core] [62% incumbents] Vacuum and clean interiors, and wash and polish exteriors of automobiles. DWAs: Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
--- SKILLS --- Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization Speaking (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively. Reading Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Active Learning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr Writing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems. Science (imp:1.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. --- KNOWLEDGE --- Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.63 lvl:5.22) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic Transportation (imp:4.53 lvl:4.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea Public Safety and Security (imp:4.44 lvl:4.86) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote English Language (imp:3.91 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.84 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra Administrative (imp:3.72 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce Administration and Management (imp:3.71 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, Education and Training (imp:3.60 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching Production and Processing (imp:3.57 lvl:3.94) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot Law and Government (imp:3.52 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat Psychology (imp:3.49 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, Economics and Accounting (imp:3.20 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar Communications and Media (imp:3.15 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m Mathematics (imp:3.11 lvl:2.56) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl Sales and Marketing (imp:3.01 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products Mechanical (imp:2.94) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main Computers and Electronics (imp:2.62 lvl:2.36) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput Telecommunications (imp:2.61) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te Foreign Language (imp:2.56 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu Design (imp:2.51) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of Building and Construction (imp:2.49) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.38) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r Engineering and Technology (imp:2.37) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th Geography (imp:2.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an Physics (imp:2.33) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.31) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human Chemistry (imp:2.22) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.20) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.16) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i Biology (imp:1.98) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd Fine Arts (imp:1.95) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform History and Archeology (imp:1.95) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi Food Production (imp:1.76) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food --- ABILITIES --- Near Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Far Vision (imp:4.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at a distance. Control Precision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or Oral Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no Depth Perception (imp:3.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you Spatial Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac Rate Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an Reaction Time (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou Speech Recognition (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. Speech Clarity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according Time Sharing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold Peripheral Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among Response Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o Night Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions. Auditory Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra Written Comprehension (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so Manual Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your Trunk Strength (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch Written Expression (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under Category Flexibility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting. Sound Localization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated. Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas Originality (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta Mathematical Reasoning (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo --- WORK ACTIVITIES --- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.80 lvl:4.37) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s Getting Information (imp:4.44 lvl:4.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.35 lvl:4.72) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.20 lvl:3.98) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.20 lvl:4.16) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.04 lvl:4.52) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.99 lvl:3.86) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.89 lvl:4.16) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.87 lvl:3.73) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.82 lvl:3.68) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.68 lvl:4.30) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.63 lvl:4.45) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.44 lvl:3.86) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.38 lvl:3.67) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.35 lvl:3.75) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.32 lvl:3.19) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.22 lvl:3.18) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.21 lvl:3.63) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:2.90) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.18 lvl:2.73) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.14 lvl:2.90) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.02 lvl:2.18) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.03) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.90 lvl:2.60) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.87 lvl:2.22) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files Processing Information (imp:2.84 lvl:3.33) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying Thinking Creatively (imp:2.83 lvl:2.50) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste Working with Computers (imp:2.83) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.82 lvl:2.69) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.80 lvl:2.27) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.79) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.65 lvl:3.47) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, Analyzing Data or Information (imp:2.59 lvl:2.30) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.53 lvl:2.55) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.45) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.44 lvl:2.47) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.28) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.22) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.16) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.06) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.83) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or --- WORK STYLES --- Dependability (imp:2.62) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Cautiousness (imp:2.14) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Dependability (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o Cooperation (imp:1.99) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Integrity (imp:1.73) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Attention to Detail (imp:1.62) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Social Orientation (imp:1.61) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Self-Control (imp:1.53) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Optimism (imp:1.36) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Stress Tolerance (imp:1.27) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Empathy (imp:1.25) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Sincerity (imp:1.23) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Adaptability (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Perseverance (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related Humility (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Achievement Orientation (imp:0.68) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Self-Confidence (imp:0.67) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Initiative (imp:0.55) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work. Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work. Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work. Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work. Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work. Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work. Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res Intellectual Curiosity (imp:-0.22) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:-0.25) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work. Leadership Orientation (imp:-0.32) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work. Innovation (imp:-0.35) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on --- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS --- Operation and Control (imp:3.25 lvl:2.38) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people. Operations Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others. Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m Persuasion (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Complex Problem Solving (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev Troubleshooting (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o Instructing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.38) — Teaching others how to do something. Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed Repairing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Systems Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, Management of Personnel Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Technology Design (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. Programming (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
--- NATIONAL WAGES --- total_employment : 248,530 annual_median : $37,290 annual_pct10 : $28,090 annual_pct25 : $32,710 annual_pct75 : $45,700 annual_pct90 : $55,070 annual_mean : $39,880 hourly_median : $17.93 --- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION --- highest_state : Hawaii ($50,310) lowest_state : Puerto Rico ($21,890) dispersion_ratio : 2.298x --- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) --- Transportation and Warehousing emp: 106,220 median: $ 38,860 Health Care and Social Assistance emp: 59,310 median: $ 36,690 Retail Trade emp: 18,570 median: $ 31,200 Other Services (except Public Administration) emp: 16,510 median: $ 36,740 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 13,000 median: $ 39,710 Accommodation and Food Services emp: 6,910 median: $ 34,380 Educational Services emp: 6,540 median: $ 38,780 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing emp: 6,260 median: $ 35,050 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp: 6,090 median: $ 37,470 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation emp: 3,500 median: $ 37,720 --- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (17 total) --- Transportation and Warehousing emp: 106,220 median: $ 38,860 Health Care and Social Assistance emp: 59,310 median: $ 36,690 Retail Trade emp: 18,570 median: $ 31,200 Other Services (except Public Administration) emp: 16,510 median: $ 36,740 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp: 13,000 median: $ 39,710 Accommodation and Food Services emp: 6,910 median: $ 34,380 Educational Services emp: 6,540 median: $ 38,780 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing emp: 6,260 median: $ 35,050 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp: 6,090 median: $ 37,470 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation emp: 3,500 median: $ 37,720
exact_match_status : no_exact_match matched_title : N/A match_score : 0.0000 wikidata_qid : N/A word_count : 0 wikipedia_url : N/A license : CC BY-SA 4.0 fetched_at : 2026-06-02T23:32:35.233915Z --- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) --- Title: Self-driving car (similarity: 0.4783) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-driving_car QID: Q741490 Extract: A self-driving car, also known as an autonomous car, driverless car, robotic car, or robo-car, is a car that is capable of operating with reduced or no human input. They are sometimes called robotaxis, though this term refers specifically to self-driving cars operated for a ridesharing company. As o Title: Taxis of the United States (similarity: 0.3929) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxis_of_the_United_States QID: Q16152537 Extract: Taxicabs of the United States vary by jurisdiction. Companies may be independently owned small businesses with only one driver or have fleets of 100 or more vehicles. Drivers are rarely employees of the company, and usually lease the vehicle on a per-shift basis. They can also be owned by separately Title: Limousine (similarity: 0.1026) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limousine QID: Q188475 Extract: A limousine, or limo for short, is a large, chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle with a partition between the driver compartment and the passenger compartment which can be operated mechanically by hand or by a button electronically. A luxury sedan with a very long wheelbase and driven by a professional d Title: Ryde Group (similarity: 0.2000) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryde_Group QID: Q132775542 Extract: Ryde Group Ltd is a ride-hailing and carpooling company headquartered in Singapore. Established in September 2014, the company operates across multiple regions, with soft launches in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Ryde has expanded into electric vehicle (EV) mobility services and entered into p Title: Waymo (similarity: 0.0571) URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waymo QID: Q15330 Extract: Waymo LLC is an American autonomous driving technology company headquartered in Mountain View, California. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company. As of March 2026, Waymo operates public commercial robotaxi services in 10 US metropolitan areas, has over 3,700 robotaxis in servi
model_pass1 : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2 : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, clear skill and knowledge profiles, and comprehensive wage and employment data from BLS OEWS May 2025.
inferred_at : 2026-06-04T03:03:39.185244+00:00
tokens_input : 4,580
tokens_output : 4,082
cost_usd : $0.042425
wikipedia_used : False
wikipedia_title : None
wikipedia_note : No exact Wikipedia match found for shuttle drivers and chauffeurs as a distinct occupation category. Related articles focus on autonomous vehicles and specific transportation services.
--- PROSE FIELDS ---
ROLE SUMMARY:
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs operate motor vehicles to transport passengers on planned or scheduled routes, including airport shuttles, medical transport, and executive services. They maintain vehicle safety through regular inspections and ensure passenger comfort while following traffic regulations. This transportation role requires strong customer service skills and attention to safety protocols.
DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with testing vehicle equipment like lights, brakes, and windshield wipers to ensure proper operation. They check tire condition, oil levels, and safety equipment before beginning routes. Throughout the day, they drive passengers to destinations while providing local area information and maintaining courteous service. They report any delays, accidents, or transportation issues using mobile radios or phones. The day concludes with completing trip reports documenting passengers, hours worked, and mileage driven.
WHO THRIVES:
Successful shuttle drivers and chauffeurs are reliable individuals who prioritize safety and customer service. They possess strong spatial awareness and depth perception for safe navigation, combined with excellent communication skills for passenger interaction. These professionals demonstrate high dependability and cautiousness, essential for maintaining consistent schedules and safe operations. They work well independently while following established routes and protocols, and genuinely enjoy helping people reach their destinations safely.
CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require only a high school diploma or equivalent, with 56.2% of workers holding this credential. Many employers provide on-the-job training for vehicle operation and company procedures. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is essential, and some positions may require a commercial driver's license (CDL) depending on vehicle size.
CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experience as a shuttle driver can lead to positions in transit bus operations, taxi services, or specialized transport roles like medical transport services. Some advance to dispatcher roles coordinating transportation operations, while others transition to heavy truck driving or supervisory positions within transportation companies. The strong customer service foundation also opens opportunities in hospitality and service industries.
MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, shuttle drivers and chauffeurs earn a median annual wage of $37,290, with the range spanning $28,090 to $55,070. The field employs 248,530 workers nationally, with significant geographic variation from Hawaii's $50,310 average to Puerto Rico's $21,890. Transportation and warehousing industries employ the most workers (106,220), followed by healthcare and social assistance (59,310), reflecting demand for medical transport and employee shuttles.
AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While autonomous vehicle technology advances, human drivers remain essential for passenger assistance, route flexibility, and handling unexpected situations. The emphasis on customer service, equipment inspection, and passenger care creates job security despite technological changes.
--- REASONED EDGES ---
[task_similarity] Taxi Drivers (53-3054.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Both roles share core vehicle operation activities and passenger transport responsibilities with similar customer service requirements.
data: Operating Vehicles (imp:4.8)
data: Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.3)
data: Customer Service knowledge (imp:4.6)
[skill_overlap] Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity (53-3052.00) — confidence:high
reasoning: Shared emphasis on vehicle operation safety, passenger management, and transportation knowledge with comparable skill requirements.
data: Transportation knowledge (imp:4.5)
data: Public Safety knowledge (imp:4.4)
data: Control Precision ability (imp:3.5)
[transferable_skill] Light Truck Drivers (53-3033.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Common vehicle operation and maintenance skills transfer directly, with shared emphasis on safety and equipment monitoring.
data: Operation and Control skill (imp:3.2)
data: Operations Monitoring skill (imp:3.1)
data: Equipment inspection activities
[career_pathway] Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (43-5032.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Transportation coordination knowledge and communication skills from driving experience provide foundation for dispatcher advancement.
data: Transportation knowledge (imp:4.5)
data: Communication activities (imp:4.2)
data: Administrative knowledge (imp:3.7)
[riasec_cluster] Parking Attendants (53-6021.00) — confidence:medium
reasoning: Both roles cluster in realistic occupations requiring vehicle operation awareness and customer interaction in transportation settings.
data: Realistic orientation (R:6.50)
data: Customer service focus
data: Vehicle-related activities
--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
match_keywords : ['shuttle driver', 'chauffeur', 'passenger transport', 'vehicle operation', 'airport shuttle', 'courtesy driver', 'medical transport', 'executive driver']
exclude_keywords : ['delivery driver', 'freight transport', 'cargo hauling', 'taxi dispatcher', 'mechanic']
title_patterns : ['*shuttle*driver*', '*chauffeur*', '*courtesy*driver*', '*passenger*transport*', '*executive*driver*']
common_variations: ['shuttle bus driver', 'airport shuttle operator', 'company chauffeur', 'medical transport driver', 'courtesy shuttle driver', 'corporate driver', 'passenger van driver', 'limousine chauffeur']
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