Wagon Driver

Alabama Safari Park; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Alabama, is seeking a wagon driver for tours. The driver presents informative narratives while operating a tractor-pulled wagon throughout the park.

This role requires being friendly, enthusiastic, and great with guests. Candidates must be physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds, with public speaking experience preferred. The park operates tours daily from mid-March through Thanksgiving weekend.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Great with the public and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Drive a tractor pulled wagon for tours.
• Present educational narrative during tours.
• Interact with guests and answer questions.

Skills

Public speaking experience

Friendly and outgoing

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Tools

Tractor

Job description

Description: The Alabama Safari Park is seeking a driver for our wagon tours. The wagon driver drives a tractor pulled wagon tour throughout the drive thru park while presenting an informative narration on the Park’s many animals. This position has the responsibility of conducting up to 3 to 4 tours daily in a safe, orderly and expedient manner while educating guests about the animals that live at the Park.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates tours on a tractor pulled wagon, tractors are easy to learn to drive.
• Presents educational and entertaining narrative simultaneously while driving a tour vehicle on our built in P.A. systems
• Presents a positive, friendly, and outgoing image
• Conducts tours in an organized, safe and timely manner
• Interacts with tour patrons continuously
• Conducts tours on designated roads throughout the drive thru
• Conducts special tours as required, these may be after regular park hours
• Distinguishes animals in their natural habitat, makes the tours fun and adventuresome.
• Answers questions regarding animals and main features of the Drive thru and walk thru areas.

Position Requirements:

• Preference to those 21 years of age or older
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Copy of driving record required if hired
• The park operates tours daily from mid‑March thru Thanksgiving weekend
• Peak tours: weekends, holidays, and other school breaks during the hours of operation
• Enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing, and great with the public
• Public speaking experience preferred
• Must be physically fit and active, able to lift 50 pounds comfortably and be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.
• Must maintain a non‑smoking/vaping work environment.
• Weekend and holidays are required.

Compensation and Benefits

The Alabama Safari Park is a Drug‑Free and Smoke‑Free work environment.

Work Location: Hope Hull, Alabama: Relocate before starting work (Required)