York County, VA
Salary:
$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Location :
Yorktown, VA Job Type:
Work-as-Required Job Number:
TD(W)(ETD)-2006 Department:
Office of Economic Development Division:
ETD - Tourism Trolley Ops Opening Date:
07/25/2025 Closing Date:
8/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Drives the Yorktown Trolley along a fixed route that continually travels between the Colonial National Historical Park and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with intermediate stops throughout historic Yorktown. Greets the public and provides information on local attractions. Assists passengers getting in and out of the trolley and operates a wheelchair lift as necessary. Maintains record logs of passengers, mileage, and fuel use. Performs common preventative maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, checking fluid and fuel levels and tire pressures. Cleans interior and exterior of Trolley.
The Trolley operates daily from March through the end of October, with select dates offered in November through February. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent and some experience driving vehicles ranging from 15-passenger vans to 50-passenger trolley buses.
Possession of a valid Class "B" commercial driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with air brakes and passenger endorsements required.
Must be able to work a minimum six-hour shift.
Must be able to work with people of all ages and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
General knowledge of the Yorktown area and business locations, and the ability to provide directions to major points of interest desired.
Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Prior experience as a school bus driver or public transit operator preferred.
Supplemental Information Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, holidays and occasional evenings in support of special events.
Must successfully clear pre-employment checks prior to starting, to include a DMV records check, background check, and drug testing.
Physical Demands Must be physically able to sit in and operate a 50-passenger trolley bus. The job involves walking, standing, stooping, and bending while performing the pre-trip inspection, and when cleaning the Trolley. Gripping of the steering wheel is essential while driving the Trolley. Some climbing is required up the steps into the Trolley. There is pushing and pulling of passengers in wheel chairs occasionally, and pushing and pulling while cleaning the equipment, and pushing of buttons on the passenger counter.
For a more detailed description: There are no benefits associated with this position. 01
Do you have a valid commercial driver's license?
Yes No
02
If you have a valid commercial driver's license, do you have a "K" restriction that prohibits you from operating a vehicle with air brakes? If you do not have this type of license, type "N/A".
Yes No N/A
03
If you have a valid commercial driver's license, please list the State that issued the license, the license classification, and any endorsements or restrictions attached to the license. If you do not have this type of license, type "N/A". 04
Have you been convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence, eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, or manslaughter (voluntary or involuntary) within the previous (60) months?
Yes No
05
Do you have more than two (2) moving violations within the previous twelve months?
Yes No
06
Do you have more than three (3) moving violations within the previous twenty-four (24) months?
Yes No
07
Do you have any record of current revocations or suspensions or previous revocations or suspensions associated with moving violations within the last sixty (60) months?
Yes No
08
Have you at any time in the last two years failed or refused a DOT pre-employment test?
Yes No
09
How many years of experience do you have driving a bus, mini bus, passenger van, tractor trailer, or similar vehicle?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
10
Please list below the type(s) of multi-passenger vehicles you have operated (school bus, public transit bus, etc.) If you have not driven these types of vehicles before, type "N/A". 11
How many years of experience do you have in customer service related work?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
12
Which of the following best describes your ability to give driving directions?
No experience Some experience Experienced Expert
13
Which of the following best describes your familiarity of the street names and building locations in historical Yorktown and the surrounding areas?
None Somewhat familiar Familiar Very familiar
14
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of colonial history and events that took place in Yorktown?
None Basic Intermediate Advanced
15
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Required Question
$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Location :
Yorktown, VA Job Type:
Work-as-Required Job Number:
TD(W)(ETD)-2006 Department:
Office of Economic Development Division:
ETD - Tourism Trolley Ops Opening Date:
07/25/2025 Closing Date:
8/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Drives the Yorktown Trolley along a fixed route that continually travels between the Colonial National Historical Park and American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with intermediate stops throughout historic Yorktown. Greets the public and provides information on local attractions. Assists passengers getting in and out of the trolley and operates a wheelchair lift as necessary. Maintains record logs of passengers, mileage, and fuel use. Performs common preventative maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, checking fluid and fuel levels and tire pressures. Cleans interior and exterior of Trolley.
The Trolley operates daily from March through the end of October, with select dates offered in November through February. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent and some experience driving vehicles ranging from 15-passenger vans to 50-passenger trolley buses.
Possession of a valid Class "B" commercial driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with air brakes and passenger endorsements required.
Must be able to work a minimum six-hour shift.
Must be able to work with people of all ages and effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
General knowledge of the Yorktown area and business locations, and the ability to provide directions to major points of interest desired.
Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively resolve customer complaints and concerns.
Prior experience as a school bus driver or public transit operator preferred.
Supplemental Information Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, holidays and occasional evenings in support of special events.
Must successfully clear pre-employment checks prior to starting, to include a DMV records check, background check, and drug testing.
Physical Demands Must be physically able to sit in and operate a 50-passenger trolley bus. The job involves walking, standing, stooping, and bending while performing the pre-trip inspection, and when cleaning the Trolley. Gripping of the steering wheel is essential while driving the Trolley. Some climbing is required up the steps into the Trolley. There is pushing and pulling of passengers in wheel chairs occasionally, and pushing and pulling while cleaning the equipment, and pushing of buttons on the passenger counter.
For a more detailed description: There are no benefits associated with this position. 01
Do you have a valid commercial driver's license?
Yes No
02
If you have a valid commercial driver's license, do you have a "K" restriction that prohibits you from operating a vehicle with air brakes? If you do not have this type of license, type "N/A".
Yes No N/A
03
If you have a valid commercial driver's license, please list the State that issued the license, the license classification, and any endorsements or restrictions attached to the license. If you do not have this type of license, type "N/A". 04
Have you been convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence, eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, or manslaughter (voluntary or involuntary) within the previous (60) months?
Yes No
05
Do you have more than two (2) moving violations within the previous twelve months?
Yes No
06
Do you have more than three (3) moving violations within the previous twenty-four (24) months?
Yes No
07
Do you have any record of current revocations or suspensions or previous revocations or suspensions associated with moving violations within the last sixty (60) months?
Yes No
08
Have you at any time in the last two years failed or refused a DOT pre-employment test?
Yes No
09
How many years of experience do you have driving a bus, mini bus, passenger van, tractor trailer, or similar vehicle?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
10
Please list below the type(s) of multi-passenger vehicles you have operated (school bus, public transit bus, etc.) If you have not driven these types of vehicles before, type "N/A". 11
How many years of experience do you have in customer service related work?
None Less than 2 years 2 to 4 years 5 years or more
12
Which of the following best describes your ability to give driving directions?
No experience Some experience Experienced Expert
13
Which of the following best describes your familiarity of the street names and building locations in historical Yorktown and the surrounding areas?
None Somewhat familiar Familiar Very familiar
14
Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of colonial history and events that took place in Yorktown?
None Basic Intermediate Advanced
15
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Yes No
Required Question