Trolley Driver / Tour Guide - Signing Bonus!

JOIN OUR OLD TOWN TROLLEY FAMILY!

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

• From $20/hr Base Pay PLUS Gratuities*
• $3,000 Signing Bonus ($1,000 at tour certification, $1,000 90 days after that, and the remaining $1,000 at season's end!)
• Paid Training at $20/hr.
• Holiday Pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)
• Two weeks' vacation the first year and paid sick leave (5 days)
• Choice of HRA or Traditional Healthcare Plan:
• • Employer pays 82% of HRA premium of employee**
  • Employer pays 73% of Traditional Healthcare Plan of employee**
• Teledoc - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone/computer for employee & their dependents
• • Employer pays 100%
• 401K Plan
• Fun & Supportive Environment
• Discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions
• Flexible Scheduling
• Established & Financially Stable Company
• Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Key West, Nashville, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah and Washington, DC since 1980

Start your new Career Today!



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Our ideal Tour Guides have a passion for helping people and making their vacation experience a memorable one.
• A Commercial Driver's license (CDL) is not required - we hire for personality. We will put you through our paid CDL training course and prepare you for the CDL Testing.
• Tour Guides must be able to drive a non-air-conditioned vehicle, on busy public streets 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.
• Must pass annual Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) checks as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
• 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must pass a DOT physical upon employment.
• Must have a valid MA Driver's License with an acceptable and verifiable driving record of at least three consecutive years.

Successful candidate must undergo a drug test and a background search

*Gratuities vary with the season, some of our Drivers & Tour Conductors may earn over $100 per day in Gratuities.

**Calculated with employee participating in voluntary wellness program.

Key Words: CDL, Commercial Driver's License, Tour Guide, Guide, History, Historian, Hospitality, Docent, Guest Service, Storytelling, Reenactor, Fun and Entertainment.