Driver

Description
Job Title: Driver
Department: Artistic Operations
Reports to: Artist Services Manager
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Driver at Artis-Naples is the safe and comfortable transport of guest artists, guest lecturers, team members and others as assigned. The Driver is expected to follow established procedures, policies and protocols necessary for the safety of those being transported. They are also responsible for ensuring the equipment is in top working condition according to the manufacturer's established operational guidelines and standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
•Responsible for the safe operation of vehicles rented, leased or owned by Artis-Naples. Adhere to all Motor Vehicle Statutes and Florida Laws while in the vehicle/driving.
•Provide ground transportation for artists, artist affiliates and Artis-Naples team members to/from airport, hotels, rehearsals, concerts and special events as assigned.
•Drivers must be comfortable driving distances such as Miami, Sarasota, Ft. Lauderdale, etc.
•Must be prepared to work long days as occasional runner for performances. This entails running errands for the visiting production crew.
•Must be capable of safely driving 15 passenger vans and other non-commercial motor vehicles with a Gross Motor Vehicle Weight Rating of under 26,000 lbs.
•Pre and post trip checks of the company vehicles before and after each shift ensuring adequate operating margins.
•Must be able to assist and load passengers and belongings.
•Maintain times of transports and any other required paperwork while relaying the information to the Security Control room.
•Manage passenger behavior by quickly and effectively solving problems and maintaining a professional persona.
•Maintain cleanliness of vehicle.
•Must attend driver training.
•Work effectively with all Artis-Naples team members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Competencies, Core Values, Education and Experience
Education and/or Experience
•High School Diploma or GED.
•Class E Florida Driver's License
•Possess and maintain a clean Florida driving record
•GPS/Map reading ability
Required Certification/ Training
•AED/CPR/First Aid Certification
•Defensive Driver Training
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess and demonstrate the following competencies:
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity; upholds organizational values.
Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Oral Communication - speaks clearly, confidently and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; participates constructively and thoughtfully in meetings.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents information effectively.
Teamwork - contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; builds morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports other's efforts to succeed; fosters a cooperative work environment.
Quality Management - Improves and promotes quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Organizational Core Values
Collaborative - work internally and externally to accomplish something together that we may not be able to accomplish separately in order to realize shared goals.
Transparency - behave and communicate in a manner that exudes openness and sheer honesty.
Excellence - a standard of performance that surpasses ordinary standards.
Accountability - the acceptance and assumption of responsibility for actions, decisions and results.
Patron-first - place the patron at the center of our efforts.
Integrity - a commitment to the highest standards, values and principles through every action and decision.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle and feel tools or objects, reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.
•The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
•The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
•The employee must be able to sit in a vehicle for extended periods of time.
•Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
•The employee must be able to hear with or without a hearing assistance device.
•The employee must be 21 years or older.
Work Environment
The work environment is varied and may include working indoors (general office conditions, with moderate noise) or outdoors (exposure to weather conditions). Also may include exposure to stage lighting effects, and noise associated with those effects or a performance.
The above noted position description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.