House Car Driver - Houston, Texas

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country.  When it comes to parking, we’re the experts! 

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say “parking is our industry but people are our passion.” Our mission is to “create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients”.  If you’re looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best – contact us today!  The Spirit of the Position: The Shuttle/House Car Driver position is responsible for the effective, efficient and safe transportation, loading and unloading of passengers & employees within a two mile radius of the hotel while supporting the safety and welfare of all passengers. 

The Details:

• Location: The Thompson Hotel - Houston, Texas
• Pay rate: $15.00/hr plus tips

Responsibilities:

• Reliable and punctual attendance is paramount to this position.
• Works well with others and is a strong team player.
• Greet guests, is responsive and timely with correspondence and problem resolution, displays a caring attitude and develops a rapport with all passengers.
• Anticipates guest needs wherever possible and exhibit a sincere desire to meet or exceed them
• Assist passengers with general information about the local area.
• Work with and without supervision and follow direction of managers & supervisors when requests are made.
• Promotes good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a friendly demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to help at all times.
• Provide daily transportation for passengers to and from destinations.
• Perform pre- and post-inspection activities to ensure proper operating conditions, adherence to Company standards, and compliance with proper safety and maintenance standards.
• Report accidents and incidents in a timely manner.
• Perform daily/ routine cleaning and maintenance activities; maintain neat and orderly appearance to include assigned uniforms.
• Exercise care in the reporting of lost or left behind articles.
• Conduct re-fueling activities, to include maintaining assigned fuel usage logs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with passengers, co-workers, supervisors, managers, etc.
• Report accidents, problems, and other required  information (both mechanical and cosmetic) to management in a timely manner.
• Keep the house car secure and follow all safety procedures.
• Maintain alertness and be observant of any activity, both authorized and unauthorized, and take appropriate actions.
• Adhere to all safety codes
• Respond to all guest inquiries and resolve service/ customer discrepancies accordingly in a respectable manner.
• Perform any other duties communicated by manager

Requirements:

• Must have valid drivers license with at least 2 years of licensed driving experience.
• Must be able to submit and pass a drug screen, Motor Vehicle Report and criminal background check.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate professionally by conveying information effectively.
• Must possess outgoing and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehends the English language.
• Ability to work flexible shifts/ hours (days, evenings, weekends, holidays), including overtime, peak volume periods, vacated shifts
• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Demonstrate the ability to seek improvement.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in the elements -- heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time, up to 8 hours a day.
• Ability to drive continuously in the designated shuttle for a minimum of 2-3 hours.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.
• Ability to apply pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Ability to perform functions that require repetitive motions using hands, wrists and arms.
• Ability to perform functions that require repetitive motions using ankles, knees and hips.
• Ability to express or exchange information, instructions, ideas, etc. by means of the spoken word.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make the discrimination's in sound.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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