Tour Operator Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

We design, build, tour, and operate Special Event Vehicles for mobile product marketing tours, mobile education and training, workforce development, incident command & control, disaster relief, mobile medical, and more.

Our clients are cool.  Our culture is awesome.  Our vehicles are amazing.  Our people are pure gold.

Who We Want

SPEVCO is looking for a full-time, program-specific Class A CDL Tour Manager who will travel with this program full-time in the state of Texas.  As a CDL Tour Manager, you'll partner with SPEVCO's Event Operations team and a Brand Ambassador partner to produce exciting and engaging Workforce Development events at schools around the state of Texas.  It is a requirement that you live in, and are a resident of, the state of Texas.  You must also hold a Class A CDL from the state of Texas.  Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words, so check out the link below for some video information on this amazing program.

Be Pro Be Proud Program Video

Positive energy, passion, and a high level of integrity are critical for this role.

This program is called "Be Pro Be Proud", and this specific tour will run solely in the state of Texas, primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.  Be Pro Be Proud aims to engage high school students, helping them explore careers in various skilled trades such as commercial driving, welding, heavy equipment operation, and more.  Maybe you have a story to tell that will resonate with high schoolers looking for the next chapter in their life.  Do you have a background working with and/or educating high schoolers?  Are you able to engage young people in a positive way?  Do you have a high-energy, positive, patient, and encouraging personality?  Do you have an impeccable commercial driving record?  If yes, then we need to talk.  

What You'll Be Doing

The fundamental goal of this position is to engage and excite high school students about skilled trade careers.  But, a lot goes on behind the scenes to achieve this...

• We'll train you to set up this custom, double-expandable trailer and to operate all of the various interactive stations and simulators onboard the trailer
• You'll travel the state of Texas, primarily the Dallas/Fort Worth area, typically Monday - Friday
  • Specific schedules may vary from week to week, and between school districts
  • Tour breaks are built around the school schedule, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Summers
    
• As a licensed Class A CDL driver, you will drive the event Tractor/Trailer (what we call the "Mobile Workshop") to each event/school site to set up for the day
• Execute the day's event, and pack up for the next day's event in partnership with a Brand Ambassador
• You'll ensure the event trailer and all interactive exhibits and simulators are clean, safe, operational, and event-ready
• You'll be expected to occasionally assist in delivering the Be Pro Be Proud message (in partnership with the Brand Ambassador) to all of the students during these events and assist them with the interactive components of the trailer (approximately 25-30 students per class onboard the event trailer, generally about 150 students per day)
  
• Tear down the trailer and pack exhibits each day at the end of the event
  
• While tour stops are pre-planned, you'll need to work with your point of contact at each school/event site to ensure the day's events are properly planned for
  
• Full training will be provided, including safe operation of the event trailer, operation of all simulators and technology aboard the trailer, talking points, ELDs, and more

What You Get Paid

Compensation is a competitive salary and is dependent on your experience in our unique industry.  In addition to salary, our Tour Managers receive per diem while on the road.

SPEVCO also offers a great host of benefits from Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision, voluntary Disability and Life Insurance, FSA or HSA, 401k with match, PTO plan, and 9 paid holidays.

The Nitty Gritty Requirements and Preferences

• Leadership, Integrity, and Positive Energy always come first
  
• Must be the safest of drivers over-the-road
  • Strong safety mindset and desire to be part of, and promote our safety culture
• Must be a resident of Texas (ideally the Dallas/Fort Worth area) and currently live in that state
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
• Desire to work with high school-aged students (it helps to be "young at heart", regardless of your age)
• Ability to engage and create excitement around careers in various skilled trades
  
• A valid Class A CDL driver's license with a clean driving record and a valid DOT Medical Certificate is required
  • 2 years of Class A driving experience, operating 53' trailers, preferred
  • Must hold a Class A CDL from the state of Texas
• Clean criminal and motor vehicle background (again, you're working with young people on school property)
  • Some schools and/or school systems may require that you consent to additional background checks before arriving on-site
    
• Experience with moving and setting up custom expandable event trailers, strongly preferred
  
• Comfortable with limited public speaking in front of small groups and interacting with students between the ages of 13 to 18
• Strong client service skills and a desire to help our clients achieve their goals and make a positive impact in your community
  
• Pleasant and positive customer service skills (simply communicating in a kind way)
  
• Comfortable troubleshooting mechanical and technology problems with SPEVCO’s expert support
• Ability to self-manage, to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer skills – Ability to use a tablet computer (Android-based), email, MS Suite, various Web-Based applications, ELDs, etc
• Willingness to maintain a "show-ready" clean and safe vehicle and exhibit
  

Physical & Mental Requirements

Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations.  Required to frequently lift and move 50-100 pounds.  Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, lift, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.

How To Apply

If you would like to be part of our team and learn more about SPEVCO and the Be Pro Be Proud program, please fill out this brief application and attach a current resume.

SPEVCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

You can also find this job posting and others at https://spevco.bamboohr.com/jobs/