Trolley Driver / Tour Guide- Nashville

Historic Tours; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Historic Tours of America as a Tour Guide in Nashville! Drive an Old Town Trolley through the historic district while entertaining visitors with engaging narratives. If you enjoy sharing history and providing excellent customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid training

401K plan with company matching

Two weeks of paid vacation time

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts and free admission to attractions

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and provide entertaining narration.
• Must be able to operate a non-air-conditioned vehicle safely.

Responsibilities

• Drive the trolley and narrate historical tours to guests.
• Assist guests with boarding and exiting the trolley.

Skills

Fluency in English

Driving competence

Public speaking

Customer service

Job description

JOIN OUR HISTORIC TOURS OF AMERICA FAMILY!

Position Summary

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

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training: $20 per hour + Tips

• 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!

Start your new Career with Us Today!

*Eligibility requirements may apply

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