Inter City Fleet Driver/Transporter - FT

Inter City Fleet Driver/Transporter - FT

New York, United States

Company
Avis Budget Group
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via LinkedIn

Job Description
Minimum Hourly Rate: $17.00Maximum Hourly Rate: $17.00Shift Premium may Apply

We’re hiring immediately! Do you enjoy driving, working independently, and knowing your work directly supports a great customer experience? If you’re safety-focused, dependable, and take pride in keeping operations moving, join the Avis Budget Group team.

In this role, your work plays a critical part in ensuring vehicles are in the right place, at the right time—so customers can get on the road without delay.

What You’ll Do

You will drive our rental vehicles between locations, including to and from rental sites, maintenance facilities, and other designated lots, based on operational needs. By transporting vehicles safely and efficiently, you help ensure cars are available where they are needed most to support customer demand.

You will follow established driving standards and safety procedures while supporting smooth fleet operations that directly impact vehicle availability and the overall customer experience.

Perks You’ll Get
• Bi-weekly hourly wage (New York and Puerto Rico: weekly wage)
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and other insurance
• Flexible spending account opportunity to contribute up to $270 as a tax-free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Retirement benefits (401k)
• Employee discounts, including discounted car rental and discounted prices on the purchase of Avis/Budget cars
• Above perks may vary based on full-time/part-time status and location

What We’re Looking For
• Valid Driver’s License
• Flexibility to work all shifts
• Comfort driving a variety of vehicles in all weather conditions
• Must be able to frequently enter and exit vehicles, sit for extended periods, get up and down from a seated position, and remain active throughout the shift
• Must be 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires regular, on-site presence and cannot be performed remotely

Who We Are

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

We believe great service starts with people who care. Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Avis Budget Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other category protected by applicable law.

This advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. This position may be with any affiliate of Avis Budget Group.

East Elmhurst

New York

United States of America
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Q What is the federal minimum wage for driver jobs in the United States in 2026?
As per the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour as of January 1, 2026, applying to all non-exempt drivers including delivery and light truck drivers. Drivers paid by mileage or commission must earn at least this amount for all hours worked, with overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week. 29 states plus DC have higher rates, such as $16.00 per hour in California.
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As per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, no postsecondary education is required, but a high school diploma or GED is preferred by most employers. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is mandatory, with many jobs requiring 1-2 years of experience or 160-hour training program completion. Interstate drivers must pass DOT medical exam every 24 months.
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