Trolley Driver/Tour Guide

Historic Tours of America • Savannah, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Drive an Old Town Trolley on busy public streets while narrating scripted sightseeing tours and entertaining guests. Tour conductors share the history of the Savannah region and educate visitors about historic Savannah. The trolley is non-air-conditioned, and the role requires interacting courteously with the public and company employees, handling stressful situations professionally, and assisting guests as they board and exit.

The position includes maintaining radio contact with dispatch, inspecting the vehicle’s interior and exterior daily, and completing inspection documents and forms. The employer will train the successful candidate to acquire a CDL, which must be obtained within the first month of employment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a valid Georgia CDL Class B with air-brake and passenger endorsements, or obtain a CDL within the first month of employment; training to acquire a CDL is provided.
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable, verifiable driving record of at least three years.
• Must pass annual Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) checks.
• Must pass a pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate with employees, the public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Must be able to board and exit the trolley and assist guests with boarding and exiting.
• Must have a passion for helping people and making their Savannah experience memorable.
• Must be able to drive safely and competently while entertaining guests and narrating a scripted tour.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a non-air-conditioned trolley on busy public streets while narrating a scripted sightseeing tour.
• Meet and interact promptly and courteously with the general public and diverse company employees.
• Handle stressful situations and difficult people in person and over the radio while maintaining a professional, pleasant composure.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch during tours.
• Inspect the vehicle’s interior and exterior daily and accurately complete inspection documents and forms.
• Assist guests with boarding and exiting the trolley.
• Learn and memorize assigned scripted tours and routes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $18 per hour plus tips; average pay is stated as $25 per hour including gratuities.
• Paid vacation time for full-time employees.
• Company-sponsored health and wellness plans for full-time employees.
• Paid sick time for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• 401(k) plan with company matching for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Award and recognition celebrations throughout the year for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• First Stop Health: 24-hour access to a doctor by phone or computer for employees and their dependents, paid 100% by the employer.
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions for full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.
• Fun and upbeat work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed