Trolley Driver​/Tour Guide

JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY!

This position must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain and excellent driving skills as they drive a tour bus on busy public streets while narrating a sightseeing tour. Tour Conductors bring to life the history of America and all the positive things that it represents.

• Competitive pay and paid training: up to $30.25 per hour with tips included
• All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of 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*, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available), 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

• Drive in a safe, competent manner a tour bus that is approximately 26 feet in length on busy public streets while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour several times daily of approximately 1.5 – 2 hours each in duration.
• Meet and deal with the general public and diverse team members 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.

• Ability to learn and memorize scripted tours and routes as assigned.
• Ability to work independently over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations while performing tours and satisfy the needs of our guests.
• Ability to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people in a calm and pleasant manner.
• Mental attitude required to handle the stress that goes with this job as described.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English to communicate with coworkers, general public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel and to complete required paperwork correctly.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid South Carolina Class C or higher CDL with Passenger Endorsement (PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED upon hire. We will help employees obtain their CDL license post hire if needed).
• Historical knowledge of Charleston (Preferred by not required).
• Acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search.