Job: Trolley Driver

Job Description

Job Type: Part time Seasonal, Hourly

Wage: $19.50/hr.

Location: Trinidad, CO.

Job Description:

This position assists with coverage hours necessary to keep the Colorado Welcome Center open per State requirements and is responsible for conducting general operations in the absence of the Welcome Center Manager.

CULTURAL VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

The mission of every employee at the City of Trinidad is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life to all our citizens.  Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the city’s core value of Pride which is delivered through Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Dependability and Excellence.  As a City we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity for all citizens and recognize that it is a privilege to serve the citizens of Trinidad, Colorado.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required.  The City of Trinidad retains the right to modify or change the essential duties and additional functions of the job at any time without notice. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

• Greets and welcomes visitors to the tour. Provides information about the history of Trinidad and directs customers to restaurants or services that might be of interest to them.
• Applicant must be proficient in the driving of twenty-passenger vehicles, exercising proper care in maneuvering in traffic.
• Applicant must be at least twenty-one.
• Applicant must possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Drivers’ License with Class S or P endorsement with air brakes from the State of Colorado at their own expense.
• Applicant must be able to establish and maintain a good working relationship with the general public.
• Observes and follows established City policies and procedures in the daily conduct of the job.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Local attractions, events and tourism services available.
• Governmental structures, operations, policies and procedures.

Skilled in:

• Solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Generating creative ideas and continuously look for ways to improve.

Ability to:

• Listen to, read, understand and communicate the English language so that others are able to understand. This must be done both orally and in writing, at the level appropriate for the position held.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of sound, independent judgment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, volunteers, City officials, media, and the general public.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.

SUPERVISION

Received:  Works under the general supervision of the Welcome Center Manager

Exercised:  May provide assistance to volunteers.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid current state-issued driver’s license and not be under suspension, revocation or denial nor have any prior alcohol and/or drug related driving offenses within the last five years. A driving record search will be conducted on all applicants prior to employment and will be subject to observation throughout their employment.
• Successful candidates must pass a background investigation and physical examination in accordance with job duties prior to employment.
• Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and may be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment as per City policy.
• CPR and First Aid training required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a professional position where work is most often performed in an office setting and where conditions are controlled, and where noise and job hazards are minimal; however, the employee will regularly work outside the office where they will be exposed to outside and sometimes extreme weather conditions, traffic, loud noises and walking on uneven and sometimes cluttered surfaces, such as construction areas and abandoned or vacant buildings.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to perform sedentary office work. Ability to navigate indoor and outdoor over uneven ground and construction areas.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.