How to hire a crew car driver

How to hire a crew car driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step crew car driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a crew car driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new crew car driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a crew car driver, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A crew car driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, crew car drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of crew car drivers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Crew Car Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Crew Car Driver	Taxi drivers and chauffeurs drive people to and from the places they need to go, such as airports, homes, shopping centers, and workplaces. They must know their way around a city to take passengers to their destinations.	$11-26
   Chauffeur	Chauffeurs drive limousines, motor coaches, and other luxury vehicles to take their clients to their destinations. Their list of responsibilities includes making sure that the vehicle they are driving stays in excellent condition, helping clients load and unload their stuff, and following the road rules and regulations... Show more	$10-36
   Transporter	A transporter is responsible for sending patients to assigned healthcare facilities, ensuring their safety while on the road. Transporters assist with lifting or placing patients to beds and wheelchairs, strictly adhering to transport schedules and report possible delays immediately, delivering healthcare supplies and laboratory specimen securely, and responding to the patient's inquiries and requests... Show more	$10-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Rules
   • Customer Service
   • GPS
   • Delivery Orders
   • DOT
   • Mowing
   • Food Preparation
   • Customer Orders
   • MOW
   • Snow Removal
   • Drive Trucks
   • Log Book

   Responsibilities:

   • Conduct deliveries of medical equipment throughout Florida, collect payments, and ensure proper cleanliness of medical equipment
   • Transport passengers by driving taxicabs and privately own vehicles.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your crew car driver job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A crew car driver can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, crew car drivers' average salary in florida is 54% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level crew car drivers 59% less than senior-level crew car drivers.
   • Certifications. A crew car driver with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a crew car driver's salary.

   Average crew car driver salary

   $35,996yearly

   $17.31 hourly rate

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   Entry-level crew car driver salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a crew car driver job description

   A good crew car driver job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a crew car driver job description:

   Crew car driver job description example

   Drive Thru crew up to $13/ hour with full-time availability and experience
   
   Existing fast food experience is a plus, but not required! Working at this McDonald's can become more than a paycheck. We also have the flexibility for a side gig - pick up on the weekends, early mornings, mid-day or late night.
   Join our amazing team!
   
   
   Our competitive benefits include:
   
   tuition assistance for college after only 90 days of employment. Let McDonald's Archways To Opportunity help you earn that degree. Program also provides virtual online high school degrees, career advising, and ESL courses. Free uniforms (shirts and tees), and free meal when working. Enjoy employee discounts on mobile phone plans, laptops, movie tickets, clothing, auto, and much, much more with McDPerks program. Shift hours range from 5am to 12am daily. We are open weekdays, weekends and summer holidays CLOSED THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS DAY
   We have new safety procedures in place to keep each other, our guests, and our community safe while serving quality world-famous food in our drive-thru and open lobby from the front counter and kiosk to the tables as well as mobile orders and beyond.
   
   Ready to apply? Olivia will ask you a few questions about you, your work history, and your availability. The next step - an easy online application (no repeated questions!) AND THEN YOU CHOOSE the best time to meet with our hiring manager for the interview! If you need any help on this journey - text HELP and a member of our team will help you!
   
   
   This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work in this restaurant, but is not a complete description of all duties of the job. People who work in this restaurant perform a number of different tasks every day and this posting does not list every essential function of the job.
   
   This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald’s USA. This franchisee owns a license to use McDonald’s logos and food products, for example, when running the restaurant. However, this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. If you are hired for the job described in this posting, the franchisee will be your employer, not McDonald’s USA. Only the franchisee is responsible for employment matters at the restaurant, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. McDonald’s USA has no control over employment matters at the restaurant. McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.
   
   By applying to this position, I understand that I am applying to work at a restaurant that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, not McDonald’s USA. I understand that this franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from McDonald’s USA. Any information I provide in this application will be submitted only to the independent franchisee, who is the only company responsible for employment matters at this restaurant. I recognize that the independent franchisee alone will make all decisions concerning employment matters, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, staffing and scheduling. By applying for a job at a franchisee operated restaurant, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee organization in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that McDonald’s USA will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the franchise organization for information about its privacy practices.

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5. Post your job

   To find crew car drivers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any crew car drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level crew car drivers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your crew car driver job on Zippia to find and recruit crew car driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit crew car drivers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new crew car driver

   Once you've selected the best crew car driver candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new crew car driver first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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