Carriage Driver - Full Time

The Biltmore Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biltmore Company in North Carolina is seeking a Carriage Driver responsible for providing enjoyable carriage rides for guests. This role includes daily care of horses, maintenance of carriages, and ensuring safety compliance. The successful candidate will have horse driving experience, be at least 19 years old, and have a valid North Carolina driver's license. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Must have 40 hours of supervised horse driving experience.
• Knowledge of Biltmore Estate's programs and outdoor activities is desirable.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for all carriage driving horses.
• Follow established schedules for rides set by the Program Supervisor.
• Ensure carriage and harness are maintained and safe for use.

Skills

Horse care

Carriage maintenance

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carriage Driver - Full Time page is loaded## Carriage Driver - Full Timelocations: Biltmore Estatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR103092**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**1. 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. 2. Follow the schedule of horses and teams to be used for each day/ride established by the Program Supervisor. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Welcome guests and offer any instruction or guidance to assist them in safely boarding.**Qualifications**1. High School Diploma (or GED), additional education desirable. 2. Knowledgeable about Biltmore Estate and its various programs and outdoor related activities. 3. 40 hours of documented, supervised driving experience with both single horse and teams. 4. Prior experience working for a commercial carriage operation desirable. 5. Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain ASAP. 6. Must be at least 19 years of age and have a valid North Carolina drivers license.**Physical Requirements**1. 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.