A driver's job description includes transporting people or packages to their destinations, and ensuring the safety of the vehicle and passengers.Drivers are responsible for transporting clients or handling deliveries in a timely manner, and they may have to work nights and weekends to accomplish their duties. Common duties and responsibilities for drivers are to: Transport clients and/or packages to and from destinations. Arrive at destinations on schedule.A driver's main responsibility is to ensure the safety of passengers by driving carefully, following traffic rules, and ensuring the vehicle is in top condition such as ensuring all safety systems are functioning properly, such as seat belts, brakes, and lights. This is done to avoid traffic accidents on the road.