What are the responsibilities and job description for the Train Driver position at Museum Of Life And Science?
All Aboard! If you've always wanted to drive a real train, and you love kids, the outdoors, and science, the Museum of Life and Science in Durham invites you to apply to be a Part-Time Train Driver. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic and customer focused, with a desire to support the Museum’s mission by providing a safe and engaging ride according to the highest standards of safety while providing excellent customer services to riders and other guests.
Responsibilities:
- Providing a safe and entertaining train ride to all visitors
- Driving the train, ticket taking, loading / unloading guests, answering questions and delivering a scripted safety speech before the ride
- Ensuring the safety of riders through careful train operation
- Being knowledgeable of and adhering to all policies and procedures outlined in the train driver’s manual
- Maintaining mechanical operation of the train by performing daily checklist and immediately notifying the appropriate team members of any problems
- Providing information to visitors about the train, including how and where to purchase tickets and assist with any problems related to ticketing
- Between train rides, assist in other tasks including but not limited to detailing the train, train station, and train plaza
Actual Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Requirements
- An interest in engaging the public and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse, multi-generational audience
- Excellent communication skills
- A pleasant and engaging attitude while being observant and proactive
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies with provided training
- Previous experience operating rides is a plus
- Available to work a flexible schedule with weekday, weekend, and evening availability
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Valid driver’s license and clear driving record
- Physically able to sit for long periods of time and to walk on varied terrain up to 1 mile
- Ability to lift items up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to speak another language is desirable.
This position is part-time and will range from 8 - 24 hours/week.
Salary : $15