Saint Louis Zoo · 3 days ago
Railroad Engineer
Saint Louis Zoo is seeking a Railroad Engineer to provide a welcoming environment and ensure a safe recreational and educational experience on the Zooline Railroad and employee shuttles. The role involves light maintenance, cleaning, driving the train and shuttles, and assisting guests during their experience.
Museums and Historical Sites
Responsibilities
Assisting guests boarding and disembarking trains
Driving or serving as conductor on trains
Inspecting trains and shuttles for safety
Pulling and parking trains and shuttles for storage
Cleaning trains to maintain a first-class appearance
Selling tickets and cash handling may be required
Other duties as assigned as they pertain to the Visitor Services department
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
strong communications skills
maintain a valid class E driver's license
pass a yearly physical
available most weekends and holidays
work outdoors in various weather conditions
withstand the physical stress of getting on and off trains frequently
able to maneuver guests using wheelchairs on and off trains
able to stand for long periods of time
able to drive shuttles in city traffic
people skills to considerately handle guest issues within guidelines of Zoo policies
undergo a criminal background check
pass a drug test with a negative result
Company
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together.
Funding
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