Gray Line Seattle

Tour Bus Operator, Hop-On, Hop-Off

Start Date : TBD
Work Hours : Full & Part Time Hours Available (Seasonal)
Wages : Competitive Hourly Wage
Department : Operations

The premier sightseeing business in Seattle, operating both the City Sightseeing and Gray Line Seattle brands, is looking to hire new stars to join its Hop-On, Hop-Off City Sightseeing team. Do you have a passion for showing off Seattle to visitors from around the world? Are you a self-driven, outgoing individual who enjoys working in a team-oriented culture? Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License and would describe yourself as professional and helpful – then we want to meet you.  

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE :

  • Driving a Double Decker bus on a fixed, scheduled route around Downtown Seattle in a safe manner 
  • Driving safely and efficiently to keep on schedule to posted route timing 
  • Providing exceptional service to guests 
  • Performing daily pre and post-trip inspections 
  • Conduct tasks to ensure safe, clean, cost-effective, and consistent on-time operating performance 
  • Promoting partner attractions and online reviews 
  • Effective and professional communication over radio/phone  
  • Ability to adapt quickly and efficiently to changing traffic patterns, street closures or detours 
  • Accurately perform credit transactions using point of sale iPads 
  • Professionally handle guest queries and concerns 
  • Available to work a full-time schedule over the peak summer touring months 

WHAT WE’LL LOVE ABOUT YOU :

  • You have a friendly + outgoing personality with a guest first focus 
  • You possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or Class B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsement, and a clean driver abstract 
  • You can pass a DOT drug test and enroll in the DOT Clearinghouse 
  • You possess a professional attitude and appearance 
  • You have the flexibility to accommodate a changing schedule, available to work any day of the week, and an average shift length of 8-10 hours per day 
  • You have previous experience working in a customer service role  
  • You can work well both independently with minimum direction, and as part of a team  
  • You are fluent in English, written and oral. Ability to speak a second language is a bonus 
  • You are legally entitled to work in United States of America  

SOME OF THE AMAZING PERKS WE OFFER :

  • You can work 8-10 months a year with excellent earning potential taking winter months off  
  • Paid training 
  • A central Seattle office with easy access to all transit routes 
  • Referral program reward – get your rockstar professional colleagues to join the team