*Driving Position with Windstar: where Fun, Family, & Flexibility Live. Top 25% of Full-Time Drivers earn an average of $85,000 per year. *
Interested in a driving career? How about a career where you can travel to tourist attractions, collegiate sporting events, competitions, and more? When you drive a motorcoach for Windstar Lines, opportunities arise, including:
* Traveling to tourist attractions
* Driving to professional, collegiate, and high school sporting events
* Taking groups on vacations or to competitions
* Meeting a wide variety of new, intriguing people
* Exceptional pay and benefits
As a motorcoach driver, your circle of friends will grow, not only with your fellow drivers and Windstar employees, but with our customers. Customers often request drivers repeatedly, as lifelong friendships grow from these relationships.
*Company Overview:*
Windstar Lines is one of the largest and most capable motorcoach companies in the area. Our family owned and operated business is based in Carroll, IA, a small town of 10,000 based in Western Iowa. From this small town, Windstar has grown and opened locations in 11 other cities across the country. The owners are hands-on in day-to-day operations, and even drive during peak times of the year. Ownership and management have a deep appreciation for what our professional motorcoach operators do every day, and that appreciation shows in the family culture and fun working environment. Our *mission* is to lead the way, by providing unrivaled safety and service, while maintaining operational simplicity.
We use _Core Values_ of *D.R.I.V.E.* updated this year to help continue to build our business in the future.
D - Dedication - Committing to exceed our customer's expectations
R - Reliability - Striving to be on time, every time, and deliver worry-free service
I - Integrity - Doing the right thing, whether anyone is watching or not
V - Versatility - Recognizing that change is normal and having the flexibility and desire to adapt.
E - Excellence - Aspiring to provide exceptional serve by being an innovative, industry-leading organization.
*Requirements & Qualifications:*
1. A Class B or A CDL with an air brake and passenger endorsement (CDL assistance available in some instances).
2. Individuals must be at least 22 years old
3. A professional and neat appearance
4. Individuals must be able to lift 75 lbs. from time to time
5. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference checks. Must be willing to participate in our random drug and alcohol testing program
6. High moral character, and a flexible attitude
7. Willingness to travel and be gone overnight
8. Good driving record
*Position Summary:*
What is a day-in-the-life like? Motorcoach drivers arrive at the shop and perform DOT required pre-trip inspection, travel in the motorcoach to pick up your group, and then the adventure begins! Trips can be as short as a two-hour airport transfer, to a day trip across town or across the state, or even an overnight or multi-day trip where you truly get to know your group. Give us a call and let us tell you more about what driving a luxury motorcoach is like. We have unique opportunities at each of our 12 locations across the United States with something for everyone – including you!
Positions are available full and part time. Full time drivers earn up to $85,000 per year plus gratuities based on working 5 days a week. Part-time drivers need to be able to work an average of 10 days a month including most weekends. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off for holidays and vacations, 401K with company match, bonuses, and much more.
Position is located at our office in Des Moines, IA at 1805 NE 58th Ave. Please call or text Jackson at (515) 750-0239. Email him at jackson@gowindstar.com, or stop by the office. You can also contact us via our website at https://www.gowindstarsafety.com/thank-you-for-your-interest/
We’d love to have a conversation and see if we are the right fit for your next step in your career!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Night shift
License/Certification:
* CDL (A or B) (Required)
* Passenger Endorsement (Required)
* Air Brake Endorsement (Required)
Work Location: In person