Taxi Driver Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators

Know the mechanical components used in vehicles and identify and resolve potential malfunctions.

Recommended Books

1 book

Guide to Automotive Systems

James Cothern

2019

Know the geographic area in detail; know where different organisations carry out operations.

Know the local transport topography, including roads, traffic hotspots, and alternative routes to reach a destination. Use knowledge to transport the vehicle to its destination in the most time and …

Practice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.

Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.

Drive vehicles in urban areas. Interpret and understand transit signs in a city, the regulation of traffic, and the related common automobility agreements in an urban area.

Keep the vehicle clean and in roadworthy condition. Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle and provide valid official documents such as licenses and permits where appropriate.

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

Handle petty cash for minor expenses and transactions required for the daily running of a business.

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

Use GPS Systems.

Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.

Provide customers with accurate and up-to-date information about charges and price rates.

Read maps effectively.

Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

Maintain vehicle appearance by washing, cleaning and performing minor adjustments and repairs.

Operate radio dispatching systems for taxi driving activities.

Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.

Respect and maintain the dignity and privacy of the client, protecting his or her confidential information and clearly explaining policies about confidentiality to the client and other parties involved.

Drive vehicles such as limousines or taxis for high-end services. Transport people and goods providing optimal service quality, safety, and efficiency.

Perform private transport services ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements. Ensure that consideration is given to the performance of this work with the aim of providing the best possible service …