What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trolley Driver (Part-Time/On-Call) position at Lanier Islands?
SUMMARY
The Legacy Trolley Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently operating transit vehicles, ensuring safe and timely transport of passengers. This involves picking up and discharging passengers at assigned stops and helping passengers, especially those with disabilities, when necessary, thereby enhancing guests' overall experience at Lanier Islands.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates a shuttle or trolley along an assigned route, following the approved schedule, in a safe, timely and courteous manner, picking up and discharging passengers at assigned stops and other safe locations along the route.
- Exhibits a positive, professional and collaborative attitude with all customers.
- Assists passengers with disabilities on and off the vehicle, which may include pushing an individual in a wheelchair and assisting a person who has difficulty walking or carrying parcels; assists in the application of safety straps once the passenger is in place.
- Observes all speed limits and traffic laws; practices defensive driving techniques.
- Contacts Resort Management in the event of any problem that may significantly delay or change the schedule.
- Observes proper protocol during two-way radio communication.
- Immediately reports any incidents or accidents occurring to the vehicle or to any passengers.
- Conducts routine pre-and-post-trip safety inspections of the vehicle and completes a daily vehicle inspection report. Reports any actual or anticipated mechanical issues to the appropriate supervisor as soon as possible.
- Always maintains the assigned vehicle in a clean and safe manner.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be 16 years of age with a valid Driver's license and satisfactory MVR.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR.
- CDL Class B license with passenger endorsement.
- Brake certification (for repair) is a plus but not required.
- Must be able to pass the Federal DOT physical examination.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Less than high school education; or up to one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of US currency and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but varies.
