STAR Shuttle Driver

Historic Tours of America; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance and wellness plans

Sick time

401K with company match

Attendance bonus for CDL holders

Employee discounts

Free admission to attractions

Job summary

Historic Tours of America seeks a CASTmember to operate the downtown shuttle in St. Augustine. This non-spieling role requires safety, exceptional customer service, and strong driving skills on busy city streets.

Applicants must be 21+, hold a Florida CDL with passenger endorsement, and pass background checks. Benefits include paid vacation, health plans, 401K with company matching, sick time, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Florida Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Acceptable driving record for past three years.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 24–34 ft vehicle with passengers on busy public streets.
• Meet and engage with the general public and staff.
• Handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch.
• Perform daily vehicle inspections and complete required forms.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Excellent driving

Public interactions

Radio communication

Education

Florida CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY! Voted BEST EMPLOYER!

Become a CASTmember of the Nations Storyteller ®

• this is NOT a City of St. Augustine/Government position

JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY! Voted BEST EMPLOYER!

Become a CASTmember of the Nations Storyteller ®

Have fun driving the downtown connector municipal shuttle. Historic Tours of America has been contracted by the City of St. Augustine to provide staff and service for the downtown city shuttle.

• this is NOT a City of St. Augustine/Government position

This is a non-spieling role. Must have a good sense of fun, desire for customer service and hospitality, as well as excellent driving skills as you drive a shuttle on the streets of St. Augustine!

This position must have a good sense of fun and desire to provide good customer service, as well as excellent driving skills as they drive a shuttle on busy public streets multiple times a work shift.

Employee Benefits

• All FT Employees are eligible for 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*, fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, and First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents (Employer pays 100%).
• Holiday Pay (Christmas & Thanksgiving)
• $18/hr Base Pay ($1000 hiring bonus - meets attendance requirements and $500 at 90 days, $500 at 6mos anniversary. (For CDL Holders ONLY)
• Discounts in retail stores and FREE admission to all company attractions (including The Old Jail, Potter’s Wax Museum, Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, and MANY More!)
• FREE admission to all participating attractions through the Florida Attraction Association Attraction Share Program, including free or discounted admission for up to three accompanying guests.

Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Charleston, Key West, Nashville, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, San Antonio, and Washington, DC since 1980

• Eligibility requirements may apply

Essential Functions

• Drive in a safe, competent manner a vehicle that is 24 feet to 34 feet in length with passengers on busy public streets multiple times a work shift.
• Meet and deal with the general public and diverse company employees in a prompt, courteous manner
• Handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via the radio while maintaining composure in a pleasant, calm, courteous manner
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch
• Perform an interior and exterior physical inspection of the vehicle daily and accurately complete the departmental documents/forms for inspection.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to drive a vehicle that is 24 feet to 34 feet in length in a safe, competent manner on busy public streets or driving on company property.
• Ability to work independently over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations.
• Ability to dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people in a pleasant, calm, courteous manner.
• Mental attitude required to handle the stress that goes with this job as described.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English in order to communicate with co-workers, general public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel and to complete required paperwork correctly.

Qualification

• Must be 21 years old.
• Valid Florida Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement (CDL Training class available)
• Acceptable driving record for past three years.

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing.
• Valid DOT physical required