Taxi Driver - Professional Small Passenger

Role overview

Des's Group is seeking a customer-focused Taxi Driver for its Port Pirie operation in South Australia. This is a community-facing role with a family-owned business that has been providing personal transport services for more than 50 years. The position suits someone who is reliable, well presented, flexible with working hours, and committed to delivering a safe and pleasant trip for every passenger.

The business values people, quality service, and practical training support. The selected candidate will join a supportive team, work with modern air-conditioned vehicles, and receive in-house guidance to help them get started smoothly.

This is a commission-based role.

What you will do

• Make sure passengers travel safely and have a positive experience on every journey.
• Maintain a safe workplace by following OHS policies and procedures.
• Deliver service in line with DIT rules and regulations.
• Consistently provide a standard of service that goes beyond customer expectations.
• Use smart work practices to help achieve a strong return per kilometre.

What the employer is looking for

• A full South Australian driver’s licence is required.
• Small Passenger Vehicle Driver Accreditation is preferred, though not mandatory.
• Applicants should have a history of safe driving.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact well with people are important.
• High-quality customer service skills are expected.
• Good record-keeping and money-handling ability are needed.
• A solid understanding of Australian road rules is required.
• You should know the local town, streets, areas, and activities well.

Additional information

The role sits within a growing, family-owned organisation with multiple operations across South Australia. The company aims to make the start of work easy and enjoyable through training and support. This is described as a rewarding and responsible job within the community, offering the chance to contribute to the continued success of the business.

Application note

Applicants are asked to include a covering letter that addresses the key criteria listed in the job description and place it as the first page of the resume.

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