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Driving Jobs in Jamaica 2026: Pay, PPV & How to Apply
Driving jobs in Jamaica: resort, tour, transfer, delivery and chauffeur roles. PPV and licence requirements, where to apply, and what the work pays.
Published June 4, 2026 · AI-assisted editorial
Driving jobs in Jamaica fall into four main types: hotel and resort drivers, airport transfer and tour drivers, delivery and logistics drivers, and private or executive chauffeurs. To qualify you need a valid Jamaican driver's licence, a clean record, and — for any role carrying paying passengers — a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) licence. Transfer and tour work concentrates on the north coast: Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios.
Types of driving jobs
- Airport transfer and tour drivers move guests between Sangster (MBJ), Norman Manley (KIN), and Ian Fleming (OCJ) airports and the resorts, and run excursions. Demand is steady in tourism areas.
- Hotel and resort drivers shuttle guests and staff, often year-round.
- Delivery and logistics covers couriers, distribution, supermarket delivery, and truck and heavy-vehicle work, concentrated around Kingston and the major towns.
- Private and executive chauffeurs drive for companies and individuals. "Personal driver" and "private chauffeur" roles are a steady, repeat-demand niche — discretion, punctuality, and a polished manner matter as much as driving skill.
Personal driver and chauffeur work
Private and personal driver jobs — driving for a family, an executive, or a company — reward reliability and presentation over volume. These roles often come through referral and word of mouth, and many still expect a PPV licence and a clean police record because you are carrying passengers. Aurum runs a professional chauffeur service; see our chauffeur service for the standard the work is held to, and the driver programme for how to drive with us.
Requirements
- Valid Jamaican driver's licence — the General licence for most roles, a heavier class for trucks or buses.
- PPV (Public Passenger Vehicle) licence — required to legally carry paying passengers (taxis, tours, transfers, chauffeur work). PPV licences are issued by the Transport Authority; applicants are generally expected to be at least 21, to have held a driver's licence for about two years, and to provide a police record. Passenger-transport employers will expect this or help you obtain it.
- A clean driving record and, commonly, a police record check.
- Customer-service skills — passenger transport is hospitality work; courtesy and local knowledge matter.
Where to find driving jobs
- Tour operators, transfer companies, and resorts — apply directly through their career pages or in person.
- LinkedIn and Caribbean job boards for advertised roles.
- Word of mouth — the transfer, tour, and private-driver trades hire heavily on referrals.
Drive with Aurum
Aurum recruits professional drivers for its transfer network. If you have a valid licence, a clean record, and a customer-first attitude, see our driver programme, which explains how the referral and trip structure works.
What driving jobs pay
Pay depends on the role, the hours, and whether tips are involved. Tour and transfer driving in tourism areas can earn well during high season through a mix of base pay, gratuities, and trip volume; delivery, truck, and shuttle roles are typically hourly or salaried. For reference, Jamaica's national minimum wage is J$16,000 per 40-hour week as of 2026. Confirm the pay structure, the vehicle and fuel arrangements, and insurance before accepting.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a PPV licence to drive tours or transfers in Jamaica? Yes. Carrying paying passengers legally requires a Public Passenger Vehicle (PPV) licence, issued by the Transport Authority, in addition to your driver's licence.
How do I get a PPV licence in Jamaica? Apply through the Transport Authority. Applicants are generally expected to be at least 21, to have held a valid driver's licence for about two years, and to supply a police record and the standard vehicle and identification documents.
Are there personal or private driver jobs in Jamaica? Yes — driving for families, executives, and companies is a steady niche. These roles favour reliability and presentation, often expect a PPV licence, and frequently come through referral.
Where is the most driving work? The north-coast tourism belt — Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios — plus Kingston for delivery, truck, and corporate transport.
How do I start? Get your licence and PPV in order, then apply directly to tour operators, transfer companies, and resorts. See jobs in Montego Bay for the broader market and jobs in Jamaica for the national picture.