Trolley Driver​/Tour Guide

JOIN OUR FUN-EMPLOYED FAMILY!

This is a GREAT opportunity to SHINE the spotlight on your ORGANIZATIONAL skills!!!

Come join the ranks of the FUN-employed at Historic Tours of America®

This position must have a good sense of fun and desire to entertain and excellent driving skills as they drive a trolley 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 of the positive things that it represents.

• Competitive pay and paid training: $21 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 and 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!

• Eligibility requirements may apply
• Next Training Class begins on March 3, 2026!

• Drive in a safe, competent manner a non-air-conditioned trolley on busy public streets while entertaining guests by narrating a scripted sightseeing tour up to 4 or 5 times daily.
• Learn the tours, routes, and scripts for the various tours.
• Meet and deal with the general public and diverse company 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.

• Ability to work independently over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations while performing tours and satisfy 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 in order to communicate with co-workers, general public, law enforcement, and emergency personnel and to complete required paperwork correctly.
• Ability to learn new duties, policies and procedures, and adjust to new situations encountered on the job within a reasonable amount of time.

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid California Class C or higher CDL with passenger endorsement (will train to acquire a CDL. Must obtain a CDL in the first month of employment)
• Acceptable driving record for the past three years

• Must pass pre-employment MVR/background check and substance abuse testing.
• Valid DOT physical required
• Have a passion for helping people and making their San Diego experience a memorable one.