Fair Oaks Management

Position Title: Bus Driver

Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

This position will ensure each guest is greeted warmly, provided a safe and enjoyable bus experience, and offers proactive information via a script about our Dairy & Pig Farm Adventures. This will be done by offering interesting facts as well as answering any questions our guests may have.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proactively greets guests, groups of people, and schools within earshot with a warm welcome.
• Fully explain what guests of the Dairy/Pig Adventure will experience during their bus tour utilizing script.
• Guide guests on what activities to do after their bus tour experience utilizing script.
• Ensure buses are clean, functional, and safe.
• Ensure that the HUDS and other barn exhibits are running properly.
• Obtain and share accurate dairy/pig knowledge with guests and co-workers.
• Solve problems as they occur.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, being engaged, present and attentive to all guests.
• Professionally, politely, and positively communicate to guests and co-workers.
• Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from company standard operating procedures and/or management.
• Command attention and take the lead with group leaders and teachers.
• Stay organized in manner, with materials, and company property.
• Stay in constant communication with other departments, informing them of guests’ activities and their requests.
• Multitask and anticipate the needs of guests.
• Communicate departmental improvement ideas or safety concerns to management.
• Communicate effectively with Legacy Farms when issues arise.
• Comfortable working with all ages and demographics.
• Any other duties in addition to these in the normal course of the organization’s operation.

Job Requirements:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B or higher.
• Any and all endorsements/requirements required for safe, legal operation of tour busses. (i.e. Passenger & Current DOT Physical)
• Minimum 2 years experience in driving commercial vehicles.
• Minimum 2 years in a customer service type position.
• Able to perform pre-trip inspection on buses and record.
• Superior listening and communication skills, including public speaking.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Moderate technical expertise.
• Ability to gain knowledge of company products and farm procedures.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, outgoing, and polite demeanor and appearance.
• Able to handle a moderate activity level and maneuver quickly.
• Manages time effectively and adapts quickly to changing priorities.
• Team player who works productively with a wide range of people.
• Able to think and work independently with some directions.
• Capable of following written instructions and documented procedures.
• Good organizational skills and flexible availability.
• Weekend work is required.
• Follow SOPs in department you are assigned to that day.