Driver

Driver Job

The primary responsibility of the Driver is to transport crew members to and from the port(s), medical facilities, and/or hotels. Assists with crew luggage, picks up and drops off materials, and performs general preventative maintenance checks on vehicles. In this role the Driver is responsible for driving to the port and back with Cargo items, such as motors.

Job Functions:

• Transport shipboard and shoreside personnel in a safe and professional manner.
• Effectively communicate with the main office and other drivers as necessary to coordinate the pick-up and drop off of crew and/or material.
• Maintain and update gasoline logs and operational daily documents.
• Daily completion of vehicle maintenance inspection report prior to vehicle usage.
• Show care and respect to all while interacting with guests, crew, and vendors.
• Must be able to navigate vehicle efficiently with use of GPS.
• Diligent attention to safety always.
• Perform other job-related functions as assigned by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1+ year experienced and safe driver with an excellent driving record required
• Excellent customer service skills required
• CDL - Group A or B - Commercial Driver's License Class A or B Driver License CDL upon hire required
• No moving traffic violations within the last two (2) years required.
• Must possess valid driver's license appropriate for the position required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Friendly and pleasant demeanor.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Good customer service skills.

Physical Demands: Requires regular movement throughout CCL facilities. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds. May need to stand for long periods of time.

Travel: Minimal Shore-based or no Travel.

Work Conditions: Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery. May be requested to work different shift.

This position is classified as "in-office." Because of the nature of the role, employees are required to work from a designated Carnival office in South Florida five days each week. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience.

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival's discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Health Benefits:
  • Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
  • Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
  • Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• Financial Benefits:
  • 401(k) plan that includes a company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Paid Time Off
  • Holidays All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee's discretion.
  • Vacation Time All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
  • Sick Time All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
• Other Benefits
  • Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
  • Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
  • On-site Fitness center at our Miami campus