Trolley Driver​/Tour Guide

Trolley Driver/Tour Guide

Historic Tours of America

Join to apply for the Trolley Driver/Tour Guide role at Historic Tours of America.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a good sense of fun, a desire to entertain, and excellent driving skills as they drive a tour bus on busy public streets while narrating a sightseeing tour. Tour Conductors bring to life the history of America and all the positive things that it represents. This position is for non‑CDL holders who are interested in gaining a commercial driving license through our CDL training course.

• Competitive pay: $25 per hour + Tips
• Paid training: $23 per hour
• All full‑time employees are eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation time as well as company‑sponsored health and wellness plans
• All full‑time, part‑time and seasonal employees are eligible for: paid sick time, 401K plan with company matching**, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends), a fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, First Stop Health – 24 hr. access to a 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 Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, San Antonio, and Washington, DC since 1980!

Eligibility requirements may apply.

• Drive a tour bus that is approximately 26 feet to 42 feet in length in a safe, competent manner on busy public streets while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour of approximately 1.5 – 2 hours, several times daily.
• Meet and deal with the general public and diverse team members in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Handle stressful situations and difficult people both in person and via a company 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.

• Ability to learn and memorize scripted tours and routes as assigned.
• Ability to work independently over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations while performing tours and satisfying the needs of our guests.
• Ability to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people in a calm and pleasant manner.
• Mental attitude required to handle the stress that goes with this job as described.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English to communicate with coworkers, general public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel and to complete required paperwork correctly.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must complete CDL training within the first two months of employment and obtain a Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driving License with Passenger and Air‑brake Endorsements.
• Acceptable driving record for the past three years.

• Valid DOT physical required.
• Have a passion for entertaining people and making their Boston experience a memorable one.

Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search.

Entry level

Full‑time

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