Personal Driver & Housekeeper

LIVE IN PERSONAL CHAUFFER & HOUSEKEEPER (PAIR)

LOCATION:   Hilo, Hawaii

SALARY:  Salary depends on experience

PERSONAL CHAUFFER POSITION:  The primary duties of the personal chauffeur is to transport the employer and passengers to and from destinations in a comfortable, safe and efficient manner. The position entails additional responsibilities, tasks, knowledge and requires attention to detail.  Car is provided by Employer. 

REQUIREMENTS:

This is a live-in position.  Separate living quarters provided on the estate.

Must be a Hilo resident.  We are looking for a couple to work as Driver & Housekeeper.

Must have a clean driving record, no DUI’s, no arrests, no felony convictions.

Must pass drug screening and background criminal check.

Must maintain required certifications and credentials.

DUTIES:

• Planning Logistics and Travel Details: 

Before any trip, chauffeur duties include consulting maps or navigation devices for desired routes, checking radio or online traffic and weather reports for departure and destination locations, advising the employer or passenger of potential or existing adverse conditions and suggesting alternative routes or travel time adjustments.

Online research for the existence of en-route and destination hotels, restaurants, airports, rest areas, tolls, points of interest and details of all that apply are expected.

• Vehicle Maintenance

Vehicle maintenance per Employer’s instructions ensuring it is mechanically sound, keeping vehicle spotless in appearance and ready to drive without issue at all times. Responsible for checking engine fluids, inspecting interior and exterior electrical and mechanical components, maintaining tire pressure and keeping fuel levels at adequate levels. When mechanical work, scheduled maintenance, professional washing and detail work is needed,  you may be required to make service appointments, facilitate vehicle transport to and from the facility and procure a suitable rental vehicle if needed.

• Professionalism

Chauffeur is expected to be mannerly and courteous in all driving and non-driving situations while on the job. Good grooming and personal hygiene with clean and proper dress as instructed by the employer are expected. Calm, rational behavior and attitude under stressful driving conditions is a must, maintaining professionalism at all times, refraining from inappropriate or abusive language and gestures. Personal chauffeur is expected to follow instructions and requests without argument or complaint, and do not comment, engage or join in conversations of employers or passengers without permission. Use of alcohol, illegal drugs or prescription medication that inhibit cognitive or mechanical ability -- either on the job, while on call or before a scheduled shift -- is illegal. A sober, fully functional chauffeur is expected by the employer at all times.

• Paperwork Duties

The employer is responsible for payment of vehicle and travel expenses. Should you be sent to purchase items, the chauffeur must acquire, retain and submit all receipts to the employer and ensure that expenditures are authorized under the terms of employment services. Chauffeur may also be responsible for keeping written travel logs containing mileage, locations, travel time, work hours, vehicle service entries and receipts.

• Safety and Legal Duties

Safe and legal driving practices are expected at all times with or without passengers. Chauffeur is legally required to obtain and maintain an active chauffeur's license as required by law in Hawaii. It is the chauffeur's duty and responsibility to adhere to all state and federal driving laws and rules set by the employer and the state of Hawaii.