Train Driver

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.