Job Description

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

As a Part-Time Tram Driver, you'll take on a variety of responsibilities to get our guests and Ambassadors to their designated stops, including working all positions within the Guest Arrival team. This includes parking lot positions, tollbooths, pet kennels, turnstiles, and driver/spieler positions. You will:

• Provide exceptional, professional guest service in a team environment
• Operate trams to transport guests and Ambassadors from remote parking sites
• Operate shuttle buses to transport Ambassadors around the park and to the Ambassador Housing Village
• Provide crowd control for our courtesy tram operation
• Assist guests with wheelchairs or strollers on and off trams
• Make announcements on the tram with a microphone
• Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors, and our Guests
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have one of the following valid VA Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL): Class A or Class B with passenger (P) endorsement.
• Cannot have the following VA CDL restrictions:
  - No Full Air brakes
  - No Air over hydraulic brakes
  - (N) Passenger operations limited to Class C vehicles
  - (P) Cannot operate passenger-carrying vehicles
  - (Q) Restricted school/daycare transportation authority.
• Must be able to have the following VA CDL restrictions removed, if applicable:
  - (I) Government-owned vehicles only
  - (J) School/activity buses only
• Must maintain a valid DOT Physical card
• Must maintain a clean driving record
• Must be able to meet company driving guidelines
• 2 years of experience as a driver preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, including speaking on a microphone

What else is important:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Position engages in extensive walking and standing throughout entire work shift and climb/ascend heights, if needed
• Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather, to include extreme heat. Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, loud noises, vibrations, motion, and cold/heat temperature extremes.
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities

Compensation: 18.00 USD HOURLY

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun, fast-paced environment, and great teammates, as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work

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