Bee Line Shuttle Driver Position

OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for driving the 11-passenger Bee Line Shuttle safely around Three Mile Drive and providing excellent customer service to Landscape Arboretum members and visitors. Bee Line Shuttles operate Thursdays-Sundays, April-October each year.

This is a temp/casual 67-day seasonal appointment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

100% Shuttle Driver
* Drive the Toro cart with 11 passenger trailer safely around Three Mile Drive, adhering to posted speed limits.
* Greet passengers, offer recommendations for attractions at each stop, adhere to a schedule to minimize wait times, and assist visitors in wheelchairs on and off the shuttle.
* Maintain radio communication with other shuttle drivers regarding location at all times
* Communicate issues to supervisor and vehicle maintenance staff as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

* High School diploma/GED
* Must have a valid driver's license
* Ability to lift 20 - 30 lbs
* Age 19 or older
* Ability to work as a team or individually and follow directions
* Must have good customer service skills and the ability to interact with guests of all ages
* Requires the ability to sit or stand for up to 4 hours continuously

Preferred Qualifications:

* Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in various settings
* Familiarity with Minnesota Landscape Arboretum programs, grounds, and buildings.

Pay Range: $18.00/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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