What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Attendant Seasonal position at Lanier Islands Resort?
Lanier Islands is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Traffic Attendants for the annual Magical Nights of Lights drive-through holiday experience. This is a critical role in ensuring a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience for all our guests during our busiest operating nights.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Traffic Control: Efficiently and safely direct vehicular traffic entering, exiting, and moving throughout the Magical Nights of Lights attraction.
- Crowd Management: Maintain a calm and orderly flow of vehicles, especially during peak hours, and prevent congestion.
- Guest Service: Provide clear, friendly, and helpful directions to guests regarding parking, entrance routes, and general event logistics.
- Safety Enforcement: Monitor assigned areas for potential traffic hazards and communicate any safety concerns immediately to a supervisor.
- Communication: Work collaboratively with other Traffic Attendants, Security, and Event Staff to manage overall traffic flow and respond to changing conditions.
- Post-Event Duties: Ensure the area is clear of traffic and barricades are properly secured at the end of the shift.
- Availability: Must be consistently available to work the required schedule: 3-4 evenings a week including weekends from 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM from mid-November through the beginning of January.
- Communication: Must be fluent and articulate in English to provide clear and precise directions to guests.
- Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 7 hours) in various weather conditions (cold, rain, etc.).
- Skills: Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Attributes: Previous experience in traffic control, security, or customer service is a plus, but not required. Must be friendly, professional, and patient when dealing with the public.
- This position is primarily outdoors and requires working in cold weather during the late fall and winter season. Appropriate winter gear will be necessary.