Carriage Driver - Full Time

BWM Biltmore Workforce Management; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Biltmore Estate is seeking a Carriage Driver to provide carriage rides for guests of the Estate and to care for the horses. The role includes daily horse care, equipment maintenance, and ensuring safety procedures are followed for a safe, enjoyable experience for visitors.

The schedule typically runs Thursday through Sunday from 7:45am to 6:15pm, with a background check and certifications as part of employment prerequisites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED), additional education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide the daily care of all carriage driving horses. Ensure that each horse is receiving adequate water, hay and grain to keep them in top condition, daily grooming and hoof cleaning, and monitor the horses’ feeding patterns, behavior and gait for any problems.
• Follow the schedule of horses and teams to be used for each day/ride established by the Program Supervisor.
• Adhere to all operating procedures and safety guidelines. Use the daily checklist to ensure that the carriage, wheels and harness all are safe to use.
• Ensure that all harnessing and hitching is done properly and that the lines run correctly. Test drive prior to allowing any guests to board the carriage at start of day.
• Welcome guests and offer any instruction or guidance to assist them in safely boarding.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description The Biltmore Carriage Driver is responsible for providing carriage rides for guests of the Estate. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing general horse care, carriage and harness maintenance, care and cleaning for all related equipment, ensuring compliance with all the rules and regulations that govern carriage driving activities, and leading safe and enjoyable carriage rides for guests of the estate. Schedule can vary, but is generally 7:45am-6:15pm Thursday - Sunday.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide the daily care of all carriage driving horses. Ensure that each horse is receiving adequate water, hay and grain to keep them in top condition, daily grooming and hoof cleaning, and monitor the horses’ feeding patterns, behavior and gait for any problems.
• Follow the schedule of horses and teams to be used for each day/ride established by the Program Supervisor.
• Adhere to all operating procedures and safety guidelines. Use the daily checklist to ensure that the carriage, wheels and harness all are safe to use. Be sure that your carriage is equipped with a halter and lead rope, umbrellas, lap blankets, etc.
• Ensure that all harnessing and hitching is done properly and that the lines run correctly. Test drive prior to allowing any guests to board the carriage at start of day.
• Welcome guests and offer any instruction or guidance to assist them in safely boarding.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED), additional education desirable.
• Knowledgeable about Biltmore Estate and its various programs and outdoor related activities.
• 40 hours of documented, supervised driving experience with both single horse and teams.
• Prior experience working for a commercial carriage operation desirable.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain ASAP.
• Must be at least 19 years of age and have a valid North Carolina drivers license.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, feed, harness and hold driving lines for large draft horses and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, pass a drug screen and physical prior to employment.

Biltmore is interested in people who strive for excellence; who are committed to working together, supporting each other, and sharing a sense of stewardship to protect this special place. Our employees shape and enrich extraordinary experiences for guests, using judgment and skills based on our Vanderbilt-inspired legacy of hospitality. We invite you to join our dedicated team. An offer of employment is conditional upon the result of a security background check, reference checks, and—for certain positions—a drug screen, a physical examination, credit report, and/or driving record report prior to the commencement of employment.