Conner Prairie Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Principal Function:The Tram Driver is responsible for providing guests with safe transportation from one historic area to another while enhancing the museum experience by providing necessary and helpful information about Conner Prairie.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Performs daily maintenance and safety checks on Conner Prairie trams.
2. Cleans tram seats, floors, and driver area on a daily basis.
3. Drives tram continuously to designated tram stops per schedule.
4. Performs host/hostess duties at Tram stops by greeting all guests as they board and answering questions. Assists guests boarding and exiting tram as needed.
5. Provides information to guests regarding special events, daily activities, upcoming events, education programs and Conner Prairie history.
6. Directs additional visitor questions to Guest Services for detailed information. Provides guests with Comment Cards as needed.
7. Directs unresolved questions and/or concerns to the appropriate supervisor for follow-up. Keeps the tram supervisor informed of all issues involving tram and visitors.
8. Operates tram following all outlined and necessary safety regulations and procedures.
9. Safely operates thetram. The tram driver operates from a compact cab of a tractor.
10. Must be available to drive for special events in the evenings and on holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:Must be a minimum of 17 years of age; high school or college and/or graduated or obtained GED.

Other Skills and Abilities:The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

• The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.
• Driving record acceptable for position.
• Valid state Driver's License

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees at Conner Prairie should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance; Manages difficult or emotional customer situations focusing on listening without interrupting and keeping ones emotions under control; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Maintains confidentiality and meets commitments; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality/Quantity - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to promote and improve quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity and works quickly.
• Safety/Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and events on time; Follows instructions; Responds to management's direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan.

Job-related Competencies - To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee occasionally will sit; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and must be able to assists guests as needed.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to working in outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

While the offices of Conner Prairie are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, this position is predominantly weekend work to include Friday, Saturday and Sunday.