Storyteller/Narrator/Trolley Driver CDL Training Available

Historic Tours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading tour company where you can share the rich history of St. Augustine while driving an Old Town Trolley. This exciting position allows you to engage with visitors, providing them with a memorable experience as you narrate scripted tours. Enjoy a fun and dynamic work environment with competitive pay, flexible schedules, and generous employee benefits including paid training and health plans. If you are passionate about history and love interacting with people, this is the perfect opportunity for you to start a rewarding career in tourism.

Benefits

Paid training

Paid vacation time

Health and wellness plans

401K plan with company matching

Flexible schedules

Discounts in retail stores

Free admission to company attractions

Monthly awards for top performers

Holiday pay

24 hr. access to doctor

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and pass a DOT physical.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the trolley safely while entertaining guests with historical narration.
• Assist guests with boarding and exiting the trolley.

Skills

Driving non-air-conditioned vehicles

Narrating scripted tours

Customer service

Memorizing routes

Fluent English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Position Summary

Have fun driving an Old Town Trolley and sharing the history of our region entertaining visitors while educating them about historic St. Augustine!

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training
• $18.00/hr Base Pay PLUS $4.00 to 8.00/hr. in Gratuities**
• Monthly $$$ Awards for Top Performers
• Holiday Pay (Christmas & Thanksgiving)
• 10% Automatic gratuity up to $100 for private chartered tours

• All FT Employees are eligible for 2 weeks of 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*
• Flexible schedules, including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available
• Fun, upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year
• First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents. Employer pays 100%
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions

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*Eligibility requirements may apply

**Gratuity information based off of annualized historic tips received by conductors working at Old Town Trolley Tours of St Augustine.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Tour Guides must be able to drive a non-air-conditioned vehicle, on a busy public street in a safe, competent manner while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour.
• Must be able to board and exit the trolley and assist guests with boarding and exiting the trolley.
• Ability to learn and memorize scripted tours and routes as assigned.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with fellow employees, the general public, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable and verifiable driving record of at least three years

Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search