Chauffeur & Limousine Drivers

Los Angeles Executive Limousine is often seeking new chauffeurs, Part or Full Time.  Limousine chauffeurs are the face of our company to our individual clients; thus their importance to the success of the Los Angeles Limousine Company is paramount.  Therefore it is important that they speak English fluently; bilingualism is an even greater asset.  Chauffeurs are expected to have a professional, clean-cut appearance; and since they are in so close contact with the client, a high standard of hygiene is a must.

Drivers must provide their own "uniform," a professional black (is preferred) or gray suit, white (preferred), light blue, or gray shirt, and sophisticated tie.  We usually require a minimum of 2 years driving experience (though people with a good knowledge of the Greater Los Angeles Metropolitan area and surrounding counties who meet other qualifications will be considered.)   An applicant must own and have knowledge of how to interpret Thomas Guides of Los Angeles & Orange counties, as well as Ventura and Santa Barbara counties (an internet connection is a plus.)  As we are located in Woodland Hills, CA, the majority of our trips are mostly to or from the San Fernando Valley (east and west), Ventura County, or the Westside, and are therefore more suitable for drivers who live in these locales.

A Class C Drivers License is all that is necessary to drive a limousine carrying 8 passengers or less (all of our vehicles fit into that category).  A satisfactory driving record is a must and a pre-requisite for obtaining a job.  Our Insurance Company decides based on your record whether you are insurable or not (not us).  Insurance requires that drivers be at least 25 years old.  We test applicants for driving skills, common sense and their training includes a video-training program put out by the National Transportation and Safety Board.   Pre employment drug testing and random drug testing is a requirement of all drivers by law.

About the Limousine Business:

Most trips, either local or long distance, are prearranged. Destinations may include the regions many private and municipal airports, business events, entertainment venues, and social events, not to mention weddings and funerals. While most of the individual runs are to the airport, many are not, and require a chauffeur of even more discretion, flexibility and knowledge. Discretion and promptness are of up most importance!

Many people find being a limousine driver a very easy job, while many people find it a very difficult. Actually it is a little of both. People who try to cut every run to the last second will find (in southern California traffic) the job to be quite stressful. Those who give themselves plenty of time and plan accordingly will find the job to be most relaxing. The job, depending on what shift you prefer to work, requires drivers to get up quite early, or stay up late at night. And sometimes it requires both. If you want banker hours, you should look for a job at a bank. All conditions of your health, including your legs or back, should be taken into consideration before taking on this occupation. Any necessary training is usually provided on the job.

With our company, Full Time Chauffeurs are allowed to take the vehicles home with them. Even some very flexible Part Time drivers have been allowed to take cars home with them. However, any unauthorized use of the vehicle without management's permission is forbidden! Drivers are expected to own and use their own vehicle for personal use.

As most clients are either professionals or persons of better means, you can meet many wonderful, intelligent, generous people in the limousine business. But generosity often follows professional friendly service, or simply using common sense. All good limousine drivers have and use good common sense. Of course, safety of the Chauffeur and Client are of up most importance!

At the start of the workday, and before every trip, limousine drivers ready their automobiles for use and inspect the vehicle for cleanliness, and when needed, vacuum the interior and buff the exterior, or take the vehicle to a car wash. Limousine drivers may perform routine maintenance and make minor repairs, such as changing tires or adding oil and other fluids when needed. Drivers are required to help carry luggage and packages, as well as run errands.

Some limousine drivers are full time, and some part time; both are welcome. Full time drivers take the cars home with them and are on call during their shifts that are worked out between the individual driver and staff. Part-time employees and are on call and paid by the job. If drivers develop good relationships with their passengers, they will most likely be specifically requested by those passengers when ordering transportation and, therefore, will increase their working hours and income, including gratuities.

Some companies in Los Angeles have recently chosen to pay their drivers on an hourly basis only, from the time they start their duties to the time they end their day; and some forbid their drivers to take additional gratuities. We do things the old fashion way, which is to pay the driver by the trip with a two-hour minimum, plus a built in percentage based on the cost of the run, plus any additional gratuities. It is our belief that this arrangement gives drivers the most flexibility combined with a chance to make more money.

New drivers earn $7.50 per hour, two - or three-hour plus - gratuities from their passengers, as well as 20% of the base fee charged to clients. Chauffeurs driving clients to the airport average approximately $15 to $22 per hour.

Employment Outlook:
In California, above average growth is projected through 2008.

Salary Range:

Most drivers receive gratuities in addition to their hourly rate. Earnings for independent contractors are approximately $25 per hour. Employed drivers usually earn a beginning hourly of $7.00 plus 20% gratuities.

Full-time drivers work from 30 to 60 hours per week. Initially a driver may work part-time but after demonstrating good work habits like proper attire and professionalism, the driver may become a full-time driver for the company.

We require a 90-day probation period.  Interested candidates can forward their resume to the company via email or fax it to (818) 703-6699.  Currently positions are available for permanent, full-time drivers.

Licensing:
A regular Class C California Drivers License is all that is needed for drivers who drive fewer than 10 passengers at a time.

For those limousine drivers who drive ten passengers or more, require a Class B License (commercial vehicle driver's license which is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission, pursuant to California DMV Code 1808.1. This license is considered an upgrade from a regular CA driver's license.

The process involves a written, road, and eye test. The Class B license fee is $64.

Drivers of any vehicle specified in subdivision (l) (commercial vehicles) will have a copy of their current public driving record as recorded by the DMV pulled for inspection to be reviewed, signed, and dated by the employer and maintained at the employer's place of business. These reports must be presented upon request to any authorized representative of the Department of the California Highway Patrol during regular business hours.

As used in this section, participation in the pull notice system means obtaining a requester code and enrolling all employed drivers who drive any vehicle specified in subdivision (l) under that requester code. The employer of a driver of any vehicle specified in subdivision (l) shall, additionally, obtain a periodic report from the department at least every six months.

The employer shall verify that each employee's driver's license has not been suspended or revoked, the employee's traffic violation point count, and whether the employee has been convicted of a violation of Section 23152 or 23153. The report shall be signed and dated by the employer and maintained at the employer's principal place of business.

Family members and volunteer drivers who drive vehicles described in subdivision (l) shall also be enrolled as if they were employees.

For further information contact:

California Highway Patrol
Los Angeles field office
3615 S. Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(800) 777-0133

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