Posting number: 2026-00721
Department: PRCR - Resources
Job classification: Trolley Driver
Posting type: Open
Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks, Museum
This position will be responsible for driving the Raleigh Trolley for historic tours of downtown Raleigh, school field trips, and private rentals. Trolleys have been a form of transportation in downtown Raleigh for nearly 150 years, and while today's trolley requires a CDL instead of rails, it is still the best way to travel through town. While driving the trolley you will learn about the city's history, find out the best places to eat, and show-off the most unique vehicle in town. If you enjoy traveling in style and are excited about the idea of teaching others about the city of Raleigh, this job is perfect for you.
Applicants should be customer service oriented and comfortable working with all demographics. Applicants must have some weekday availability. Some weekend availability is a plus but not required.
Applicants must have a CDL license with a passenger endorsement and air brake endorsement, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a background check and controlled substance test.
This job is part-time at 5-20 hours a week. The number of hours available to work varies seasonally and according to the driver's availability.
The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, Raleigh has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation.
The City has been listed as one of the fastest growing cities for many years — the current population is about 475,000 people, up from 291,141 in the 2000 Census. Raleigh is known for its high quality of life for its residents.
Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, Raleigh forms the Research Triangle Park. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area includes Wake, Franklin and Johnston counties with a population of almost 1.4 million.
Below are some recent national recognitions for Raleigh:
• Raleigh is the 2nd Best State Capital for Safety & More – WalletHub, February 2023
• Raleigh is the 2nd Most Climate-Resilient City – Architectural Digest, February 2023
• Raleigh is 8th Biggest Boomtown – LendingTree, February 2023
• Raleigh is #4 Best U.S. City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health – Coworking Café Study, January 2023
• Raleigh ranks 10th among 415 cities as best place for college students to live – WalletHub, December 2022
• Raleigh ranks No. 1 as best place for veterans to call home – WalletHub, November 2022
We are regularly looking for talent from engineers and IT professionals to parks to police, and from entry level candidates to those with executive experience. The opportunities for growth, job satisfaction and quality of life are an important facet of calling Raleigh your employer as well as your home.
