Seasonal Tram Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Join an Award-Winning Garden Destination

Lauritzen Gardens—named Best Attraction in the 2025 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards and ranked #3 by USA Today for Top Botanical Gardens in the United States —is a 100-acre urban oasis showcasing the beauty and diversity of the Nebraska landscape.

As a nonprofit organization, we are committed to conservation across the Great Plains, environmentally responsible horticulture, and creating meaningful, inspiring experiences for our community. Our team takes pride in maintaining a world-class destination where people can connect with nature year-round.

At Lauritzen Gardens, your work directly supports a beautiful, mission-driven environment—and we make sure our team is supported too:

• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A unique workplace where your “office” includes stunning outdoor landscapes.

We’re looking for a skilled and dependable Seasonal Tram Driver to transport visitors and guests along a fixed route at the gardens. Key duties include ensuring passenger safety, maintaining schedules, and providing friendly customer service. This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to operate in various weather conditions.

This is a part-time, seasonal position. The schedule includes mostly day hours with occasional night or weekends at 20-25 hours per week.

What You’ll Do

• Driving a tram along designated route while adhering to all safety procedures.
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and assist passengers.
• Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip safety checks.
• Communicate with staff using radios to coordinate operations and report incidents.

• Valid driver's license (required).
• Previous driving or customer service experience is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to sit for long periods, work in outdoor weather conditions, and occasionally bend or lift.

• Part-time (20-25 hours/week) with occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, rain, wind) and high noise levels.

If you’re a person who enjoys variety in your work and wants to be part of something meaningful, this is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to show guests one of the region’s most beautiful and inspiring destinations.

Apply today and grow your career at Lauritzen Gardens.