Trolley Driver/Tour Guide

Old Town Trolley Tours of Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2017
Categories: Hospitality - Other - Sports and Recreation
Job Type: Full-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

                     

TROLLEY DRIVER/TOUR GUIDE

 JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY!

Have fun driving an Old Town Trolley and sharing the history of our region.

Entertain visitors while educating them about our historical city!

You've seen the original orange-and-green trolleys all over the city and probably thought, "What a fun job that must be." Well, you're absolutely right! For more than a quarter of a century, Old Town Trolley Tours have been treating guests to a journey back in time while touring the most interesting and popular attractions in the city. We are now holding interviews for our PAID training. We have a very extensive PAID training program that will thoroughly prepare you to be a professional tour conductor!

Already having a CDL is a plus, but not required because we’ll train you and prepare you to test for one!

$12.00 per hour during 5-6 week’s training then raised to $14.00 per hour + Tips

Our ideal tour conductors have a passion for helping people and making their vacation experience a memorable one. A sincere love of history and the culture of our city is ideal.

  • Driving in a safe, competent manner a non-air-conditioned trolley on busy public streets while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour of approximately 1 Hour 45 Minutes each in duration. Break in between Tours. Normally drive 3-4 Tours per day.
  • Ability to learn and memorize scripted tours and routes as assigned.
  • Must be able to board and exit the trolley and assist patrons boarding and exiting the trolley.
  • Shall be able to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow CASTmembers, the general public, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Must be at least 21 years old and have been driving for at least three years
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
  • Must pass a DOT physical upon employment

CASTmember Benefits:

  • All FT Employees are eligible for: Two weeks paid Vacation the first year, Well-Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
  • All FT & PT employees are eligible for: 401K and Sick Time
  • Flexible schedules including a combination of weekdays and weekends
  • Excellent tips and charter gratuities
  • Fun, upbeat work environment
  • Discounts in retail stores and free tickets to our company attractions    

Successful candidate must pass a drug test and a background search

CALL BEVERLY FLANDERS AT 615.319.8015 FOR MORE DETAILS

About Old Town Trolley Tours of Nashville

Family friendly HOP ON / HOP OFF TOURS OF NASHVILLE. Facts of past and present day Nashville presented in an entertaining way. Our Parent company, HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA, is celebrating their 36th year in business, and they are still family owned!
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