Seasonal Trolley Driver

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and benefits for FT & PT employees; including PT PTO and holiday premium pay. Employees also receive free live racing admission, perks of special events and a variety of local & Canterbury Park discounts.

Job Summary:

This position provides safe, reliable, and professional trolley and company van service for special occasions, events, catering, weekly grocery runs, and other transportation needs at Canterbury Park. The role requires flexibility, excellent customer service, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment for all guests. Responsible for supporting the Company's mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads by example
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, and inspires collaboration.
• Safely operate the trolley and company van for various events, special occasions, general transportation needs, and weekly grocery runs, ensuring all guests are welcomed in a clean, professional, and safe environment
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of assigned vehicles, including sweeping and cleaning prior to initial departure
• Complete daily logs, paperwork, and reports as required
• Report any accidents, incidents, or damage to vehicles or property immediately, and communicate repair or maintenance needs to the Guest Services Supervisor or Vehicle Shop Supervisor
• Respond to on-call assignments as scheduled, demonstrating flexibility and professionalism for all types of events and special occasions
• Assist guests as needed with boarding, unloading, and ensuring safety protocols are followed
• Perform routine vehicle inspections, including checking fuel, oil, and other basic maintenance items, to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Class C commercial driver's license with passenger and air break endorsement
• Ability to interact with guests and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park's pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, Drug Screening, and Canterbury Park Safe Driving Policy.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous driving and customer service experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

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 functions.

• Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include nights and weekends.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule; including nights, early mornings, weekends and holidays as dictated by the event calendar.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the position involves frequent standing, walking, and wrist and hand use.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.