Evening Trolley Driver

About the role

Join our historic tours of America family! The Evening Trolley Driver must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain passengers, as well as excellent driving skills as they drive a trolley on busy public streets at night multiple times a work shift. Have fun driving an Old Town Trolley and sharing the history of our region entertaining visitors while educating them about historic Savannah!

Responsibilities

• Drive in a safe, competent manner a non-air-conditioned trolley on busy public streets
• Meet and deal with the general public and diverse company employees in a prompt and courteous manner
• Handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via the radio while maintaining a professional and pleasant composure
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch during tours
• Perform an interior and exterior physical inspection of the vehicle daily and accurately complete the departmental documents/forms for inspection

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Trolley Drivers must be able to drive a non-air-conditioned vehicle, on a busy public street in a safe, competent manner while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour
• Must be able to board and exit the trolley and assist guests with boarding and exiting the trolley
• Must pass annual Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) checks
• Ability to learn and memorize scripted tours routes as assigned
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow employees, the general public, law enforcement and emergency personnel
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment
• Valid GA CDL Class B with airbrake and passenger endorsements (Will train to acquire a CDL. Must obtain a CDL in the first month of employment)
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable and verifiable driving record of at least three years

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment
• Have a passion for helping people and making their Savannah experience a memorable one

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $16 per hour + tips
• All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time, as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: paid sick time, 401K plan with company matching*, fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
• First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents (Employer pays 100%)
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions