What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Specialist position at Meruelo Group?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- GSR limousine driver and shuttle driver, when business demands warrant.
- Transport guests to/from airport and surrounding locations as needed
- Greet guests and assist them with luggage. Assist guests in/out of the limousine and shuttles.
- A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is required to for this position. Ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle and comfortable transporting 16 or more passengers.
- Must be knowledgeable of Limousine and shuttle bus functions, maintenance, and safety including the proper procedures for handling wheelchair lift, temperature control, checking and maintaining fuel/fluid levels, etc.
- Must be knowledgeable of hotel events/promotions in order to readily respond to a quests inquiry.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- 21 years minimum age
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
- Ability to effectively communicate to guests and employees of the company, including speaking and understanding English
- Valid Nevada Commercial Driver’s License
- Current Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles Printout - no points
- Pre-employment drug test required.
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs. or more. Frequent lifting of supplies and equipment.
- Ability to communicate via two-way radio or cellphone.
- Excellent visual perception
- Extensive knowledge of the Reno/Sparks area a plus.
- Extensive sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending and kneeling.
- Must maintain a professional appearance and a cordial attitude towards all guests and staff.
- Able to handle the stress of high customer demand in a hospitality environment.
- Must be people oriented and able to work independently or with others as needed.
- Must be able to easily and frequently change from one activity to another.
Perform other tasks as assigned by management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee: must be able to maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, team members and others. Is regularly required to sit; stand; walk and move through all areas of the casino; speak and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. May reach with hands and arms above shoulder level; bend/stoop, squat, balance, kneel, lift and push/pull. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance visions, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to a smoke-filled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
