Executive Driver

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100,000 employees in 71 countries, we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Marine Systems, and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee, working in Reston, Virginia, you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics’ portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy, productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

As an Executive Driver at our Corporate Headquarters in Reston, Virginia, you are responsible for ground transportation and related services for our executives traveling on business, typically utilizing company vehicles. You will provide similar support to other employees, staff, guests, and clients, among others on an as needed basis. In this role you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

Responsibilities:

As an Executive Driver, you support the ground transportation needs of our executives and others on an as needed basis. In this role you will:

• Provide business-related ground transportation services as authorized by the company for our executives and others as needed
• Provide specialized transportation services as required (i.e., emergency transportation as needed, special functions, package/letter delivery services, etc.)
• Greet and assist all passengers in a timely, professional, and courteous manner
• Maintain and operate company vehicles in a clean, safe, operationally sound, and legally compliant manner at all times
• Be required to actively engage and successfully complete supplemental training in areas such as defensive driving, emergency first aid, threat assessment and avoidance, etc. as directed
• Work with Security staff, when appropriate, to ensure safety of those you drive and assist
• Responsible for maintaining daily driving log
• Work overtime, weekends and evenings as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

To qualify for our Executive Driver opportunity, you must possess the following:

Education & Training Requirements:

• HS Diploma or GED required, BS/BA degree preferred (Business Administration or related field preferred)

 Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of executive driving experience
• A valid U.S. driver’s license in good standing as defined by General Dynamics and excellent driving skills

 Other Requirements:

• A good knowledge of streets and locations in the greater National Capital area
• Service-oriented and capable of long, changing executive hours with periods of down time
• Experience with route planning, risk avoidance, and adapting to change
• Experience with executives and advanced problem-solving skills
• Ability and willingness to store, lift, and handle guest luggage
• Must possess demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Demonstrated track record of excellent team skills required
• Required to demonstrate ability to perform duties in a fast-paced environment and exhibit excellent record of attendance
• Due to the nature of work performed by this individual, U.S. citizenship is required
• You must not have any DUI/substance abuse offenses or felony convictions in the past 7 years and must be willing to submit to drug testing on an annual basis
• Must be willing work at the General Dynamics’ Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) facility Monday through Friday and as needed weekends, evenings and holidays
• Will be subject to an annual medical physical at the direction of General Dynamics

For Individuals with Disabilities, Medical Conditions, or Physical or Mental Impairments: General Dynamics CHQ is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals. General Dynamics CHQ provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you need assistance applying for this position, please send an email to accommodations@generaldynamics.com. Please provide your contact information and let us know how we can assist you.

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