What are the responsibilities and job description for the SAFARI TRUCK DRIVER position at Six Flags Great Adventure?
Do you like driving and want to get paid for it? How about driving a big open-air military vehicle, seeing animals from around the world but not leaving the country? Join our Safari team as a truck driver! Youll be paired with our truck trainers and learn about our trucks while driving guests around our 350-acre Safari with 70 different species from 6 continents. See animals that are playing, giving birth, growing up, and even animals that are extinct in the wild. You will never make the same trip twice! With your tour guide you will provide memories that will stay with guests for a lifetime while making memories of your own. The safari season is from March-November with training starting in February. Applicants that do not meet qualifications will not be considered for this position but may be considered for other positions at Six Flags.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Safely operate a large military vehicle in an off-road situation, while providing animals the right of way.
- Safely secure wheelchairs to the trucks.
- Familiar with the animals that are in safari (information provided)
- Interact with guests in a professional manner and help as needed
- Report any animal abnormalities or abnormal / unsafe park conditions to the Safari Wardens
- Use daily logs to check assigned vehicles for any abnormalities and report to supervisors
- Maintain clean and sanitary vehicles and work areas
- Respect Six Flags property, equipment, trainers, team members, and supervisors
- Adhere to all Six Flags and departmental policies including but not limited to attendance, punctuality, and dress code.
- Effectively and professionally communicate over the radio, maintaining clear and concise transmissions.
- Work well in a team environment
- Be a team player and help in other areas of the Safari Department
- Cross train with other departments performing tasks essential for daily operation including but not limited to gate guarding, rides attendant, and station operator.
- Support our 'Save an Icon' conservation initiative by promoting the program with guests
Qualifications :
Physical Demands :
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Note : This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Team Members may perform other related duties as required, meeting the on-going needs of the company.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is North Americas largest regional amusement-resort operator with 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Focused on its purpose of making people happy, Six Flags provides fun, immersive and memorable experiences to millions of guests every year with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks, resorts and a portfolio of beloved intellectual property such as Looney Tunes, DC Comics and PEANUTS.
What's in it for you?
Other Functions : All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole.? While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.
Six Flags is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug Free Work Place.
