Trolley Driver/Tour Guide - Charleston

Historic Tours; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Historic Tours of America as a Tour Conductor in Charleston. In this role, you will drive a tour bus while engaging guests with rich narratives of American history. You must have excellent driving skills, a valid CDL, and a passion for customer service. Enjoy great employee benefits, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to create memorable experiences for visitors.

Benefits

Competitive pay and paid training

Paid vacation and sick time

401K plan with company matching

Flexible schedules

Discounts in retail stores

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid South Carolina Class C CDL with Passenger Endorsement required.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tour bus safely while narrating tours.
• Interact with the public in a courteous manner.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections.

Skills

Driving Skills

Public Interaction

Stress Management

Job description

JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY!

Position Summary

This position must have a good sense of fun and a desire to entertain and excellent driving skills as they drive a tour bus on busy public streets while narrating a sightseeing tour multiple times a work shift. Tour Conductors bring to life the history of America and all the positive things that it represents.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training
• 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

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

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*Eligibility requirements may apply

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Drive in a safe, competent manner a tour bus that is approximately 26 feet in length on busy public streets while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour several times daily of approximately 1.5 – 2 hours each in duration.
• Meet and deal with the general public and divers company CAST in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via the radio while maintaining a professional and pleasant composure.
• Maintain radio contact with dispatch during tours.
• Perform an interior and exterior physical inspection of the vehicle daily and accurately complete the departmental documents/forms for inspection.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid South Carolina Class C or higher CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• Acceptable driving record for the past three years.

Other Requirements

• Valid DOT physical required.
• Valid Charleston Tour Guide permit.
• Have a passion for helping people and making Charleston experience a memorable one.

Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search