Tram Driver

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.


Position Summary:

The driver is directly responsible for using the TRAM efficiently and safely on Alcatraz Island. This includes friendly and professional service to visitors, proper maintenance of the TRAM, and expert driving to provide comfort and minimize hazards. The tram driver also manages the boarding lines and all crowd control responsibilities at the Alcatraz dock. Position for July - November.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive tram safely, according to driving guidelines outlined by NPS Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare SEAT for daily operations prior to beginning of the shift
• Assure that all daily maintenance and safety checks are performed and logged, reporting all maintenance requirements to Supervisor, within specified time frame
• Actively monitor and maintain a safe environment for visitors riding the tram and de -boarding
• Maintain, within safety guidelines, SEAT arrival and departure schedules
• Advise visitors, as necessary, of site safety
• Strictly follow driving guidelines outlines in the National Park Service SOP
• Manage the boarding and offloads of departures and arrivals; assure that boats depart in a timely manner
• Complete all training courses deemed appropriate to SEAT Driver job
• Be thoroughly familiar with NPS emergency procedures and respond should an emergency arise.
• Monitor and maintain a safe environment for riders and visitors walking on roadways.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Must have a valid, state-issued Driver's License
• Must have clean driving record
• Preemployment Background - must be cleared
• Must have 2 years customer service experience
• TWIC required
• Must demonstrate good driving skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of another language in addition to English is preferred
• This position conducts random drug screenings
• Open schedule and ability to work any assigned schedule, including holidays and weekends
• Ability to work a shift that may start as early at 8:20 am or end as late as 10:00 pm. Shifts are 8 hours.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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