Job Description

JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY!

Trolley Driver/Tour Guide

The Shuttle 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 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!

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay: $16per 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

Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Key West, Nashville, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, San Antonio, and Washington, DC since 1980!

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*Eligibility requirements may apply

Requirements

Essential Functions

• 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
• 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.