• Tram Driver RPT

    New York Botanical Garden (Bronx, NY)


    This opportunity is available to Internal Applicants

    Position Summary

    Tram drivers operate tram vehicles in a safe and professional manner as outlined in the Tram Driver training manual. Emphasis will be placed on customer service and vehicular safety. Tram drivers provide narration for the tour of the Garden grounds, collections, and exhibits, when necessary.

     

    Specific Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Maintenance of vehicle; including fueling and cleaning

    + Safely transport passengers through Garden grounds while providing narrative explanation

    + Observance of all institutional and departmental policies and procedures

    + Keep up-to-date and knowledgeable on all Garden events, programs, and current exhibitions; inform visitors about all areas of the Garden

    + Conduct transactions in accordance with policies and procedures set forth by the Visitor Experience department

    + Act as a Visitor Experience Attendant and/or perform other duties as needed

    Qualifications

    + Must have a valid driver’s license for a minimum of (1) years

    + Must have good communication skills

    + Available to work weekends, weekdays, and holidays

    + Previous customer service experience desired

     

    Physical Demands and work environment

     

    + Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and to be outdoors,

    + Ability to stand and or walk for long periods

    + Ability to move up to 50lbs.

     

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

     

    Pay Rate : $21 per hour

     

    Baseline schedule : 9am – 6pm Thursday – Sunday

     

    If you require an accommodation for any part of the application process, please notify the Human Resources department at [email protected] . EOE/BIPOC/F/Persons with disabilities/Veterans