Tour Bus Driver

We’re Big Bus Tours, the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours.We inspire the spirit of adventure across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific with a vision to be the number one thing to do in every world-famous city. Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours offer a flexible way to city discovery with a first-class customer experience. A Big Bus Tour turns tourists into explorers and leaves every passenger with a story to tell.Having started our journey in 1991 with only three buses, today we have a global fleet of over 400, carrying more than 5 million passengers every year. And we’re not slowing down, we continue to grow within our existing cities and through expansion into new locations across the world.Opened in 2014, Big Bus New York quickly became a frontrunner in the local tourism and transportation industry. With key acquisitions and partnerships with renowned brands across the city, today Big Bus New York is the largest of our US operations. The local team are ready to expand further, explore the exciting opportunity detailed below.Benefits & CompensationStarting rate: $31.00 to $34.42 per hour depending on experience and TWU SeniorityMedical, Dental & Vision – 60% employer contribution401K ParticipationPTOEmployee PerksKey Areas of ResponsibilityReport on time to the depot as scheduled in required uniformPerform a Pre-trip inspection of your assigned bus including checking fluids, fuel bus, ensure bus is clean and ready for passengersFollow the given route as scheduled under the direction of the dispatcherStop at every bus stop on the route (regardless of whether or not passengers are present)Maintain the safety of the bus and passengers at all times during the tourFollow all state and Federal traffic and DOT laws rules/regulationsReport any incidents or accidents immediately per company policyMaintain a professional driving style, presentation and demeanor whenever in uniformProvide customer service to passengersTo carry out any other task as reasonably requestedKnowledge/Skills/CompetenciesKnowledge of greater New York streets & highwaysKnowledge of Big Bus Tours products and attractionsCDL with air brakes and passenger endorsementDOT Medical certification and drug tested19A QualifiedAt least two years of driving experience-Insurance RequirementReliability and accountabilityAttentive to detailCustomer Engagement and customer serviceCommunication ProficiencyWork HoursMust be available to work a variety of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidaysPhysical RequirementsJob requires employee to sit and drive for continuous periods of time without being able to leave the work areaJob requires lifting, carrying or pushing/pulling up to 20 lbsJob Type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr