Charter Driver

graylinetn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Paid training

PTO

Job summary

Gray Line Tennessee is Nashville's leader in transportation, offering charter driving opportunities across the country. Charter Drivers serve as friendly customer service representatives while ensuring passenger comfort and safety on motorcoaches.

Roles require CDL with passenger endorsement, the ability to work weekdays and weekends, and the stamina for long hours on the road. Paid training and generous PTO are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL Class A or B with a Passenger endorsement preferred.
• Must pass background check and drug test.
• Ability to adapt to stressful situations.
• Must be able to board and exit the bus and assist guests boarding and exiting the bus.
• Shall be able to work weekdays and weekends.
• Shall be able to read, write and speak fluent English to communicate with coworkers, the general public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, climb stairs multiple times each day, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Charter Drivers act as customer service representatives for Gray Line Tennessee.
• Interacting with passengers while ensuring their comfort is a key component of the job.
• Charter Drivers may also be required to supply information about the area they are visiting.
• Ensure the safe operation of the motorcoach.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers.
• Load and unload luggage from the motorcoach storage areas.
• Assist guests as they embark and disembark the motorcoach.
• Maintain current status of all qualifications for commercial driving according to regulations.
• Complete necessary paperwork promptly and accurately according to regulations.
• Complete training and testing as required by authorities.
• Maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Drive up to 10 hours a day and/or up to 15 hours combined driving/on-duty in a 24 hour period.
• Handle vehicle maintenance checks and upkeep, including DVIR.
• Lifting 75 lbs for 20 minutes during luggage handling.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Safety-conscious

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B with Passenger endorsement

Job description

Gray Line Tennessee is Nashville's Leader in Transportation with over 250 vehicles in the fleet and over 300 employees dedicated to providing safe, authentic, and professional transportation services. We currently operate five distinct businesses, all of which are oriented toward safety, quality, and customer service.

WANT TO DRIVE A LUXURY MOTORCOACH ACROSS THE COUNTRY?

If you love people and travel, being a Charter Driver might be for you!

Charter Drivers transport passengers on chartered trips and sightseeing tours across the country. While driving for tour groups, they should make sure all passengers are comfortable and are accounted for when boarding the bus after each stop. Since these tours can last for days at a time, Charter Drivers must be able to work flexible hours and be available for trips lasting extended periods of time.

What's in it for you:

• Travel while making money,
• Luxury Vehicles,
• Generous PTO,
• Paid Training
• PART-TIME & FULL-TIME positions are available!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Charter Drivers act as customer service representatives for Gray Line Tennessee. Interacting with passengers while ensuring their comfort is a key component of the job. Charter Drivers may also be required to supply information about the area they are visiting.

• Ensuring the safe operation of the motorcoach
• Ensuring the safety of all passengers
• Loading and unloading luggage from the motorcoach storage areas
• Assisting guests as they embark and disembark the motorcoach
• Charter Drivers maintain current status of all qualifications for commercial driving according to company, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete all necessary paperwork promptly and accurately according to company, state, and federal agencies.
• Complete all training and testing as required by the company, state, and federal agencies.
• Always keep a professional appearance and demeanor while on duty and while in uniform.
• Drivers may be required to drive up to 10 hours a day and/or a combination of driving and on-duty not to exceed 15 hours except where off-duty options apply in a 24 period as stated in the FMCSR’S.
• Charter Drivers also handle maintenance checks and proper upkeep on the vehicle while on the road, which include DVIR.
• Lifting 75 lbs for 20 minutes while loading up passenger baggage on a coach

Education, Skills, and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• CDL Class A or B with a Passenger endorsement preferred (PaidCDL School available)
• Must pass background check and drug test
• Ability to adapt to stressful situations
• Must be able to board and exit the bus and assist guests boarding and exiting the bus
• Shall be able to work weekdays and weekends
• Shall be able to read, write and speak fluent English to communicate with coworkers, the general public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, climb stairs multiple times each day, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions
• Exceptional customer service skills

CDL Holders Must:

• Have a valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement.
• Possess a current federal Department of Transportation (D.O.T) medical card.
• Be at least twenty‑five (25) years old.
• Understand, speak and read English.
• Have no more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years of driving.
• Have no DWI or DUI conviction(s)
• Pass a substance abuse and alcohol screen.
• Pass state and federal criminal history background check.
• *IT IS IMPORTANT TO DISCLOSE ANY RECORD THAT MAY APPEAR ON YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Additional Information:

Every employee at Gray Line Tennessee has a stake in the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. Gray Line Tennessee is a Drug Free and Smoke Free facility.

Gray Line Tennessee offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining the best employees. We offer health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, supplemental life and 401k benefits.

Gray Line Tennessee is an equal-opportunity employer, where all qualified applicants will be given equal consideration for employment without regards to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other statues protected by law.

Please visit www.graylinetn.com/careers to view all our open positions.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Title I of the ADA makes it unlawful for any employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee because of a disability in any aspect of employment.