Tram Driver

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, professional guest service in a team environment
• Operate trams to transport guests and Ambassadors from remote parking sites
• Operate shuttle buses to transport Ambassadors around the park and to the Ambassador Housing Village
• Provide crowd control for our courtesy tram operation
• Assist guests with wheelchairs or strollers on and off trams
• Make announcements on the tram with a microphone
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
• Perform other duties as assigned, including working all positions within the traffic team (parking lot positions, tollbooths, pet kennels, and driver positions)

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have 1 of the following valid VA Commercial Drivers Licenses: Class A with (P) Endorsement, Class B with (P) Endorsement, Class C with (P) Endorsement
• Must have air brakes endorsement and passenger endorsement
• Cannot have the following Virginia CDL license restrictions: (J) Limited to driving only school/activity buses, (L) May not drive vehicles with Full Air or Air over Hydraulic brakes, (Z) May not drive vehicles with Full Air brakes
• Must maintain a valid DOT Physical card
• Must be able to meet company driving guidelines
• 2 years of experience as a driver preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, including speaking on a microphone
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, loud noises, vibrations, motion and cold/heat temperature extremes.
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Pay

18.00 USD per hour

Benefits

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways