Transportation Bus Driver- Part Time, Walt Disney World
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Job Description
Walt Disney World Resort seeks part-time Transportation Bus Drivers to ensure guest safety and enjoyment while traveling between parks and resorts. Responsibilities include operating buses and vans, conducting vehicle inspections, greeting guests, providing safety information via microphone, navigating various routes (subject to change), assisting guests with boarding and accessibility needs (wheelchairs, ECVs), maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and managing crowd control. A valid Florida driver's license is required initially; the company provides paid CDL training and reimbursement upon hiring. Candidates must meet DOT physical standards and have 5+ years of continuous US driving experience. The role involves prolonged standing and exposure to various weather conditions.
Must have:
- 5+ years US driving experience
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Excellent communication skills
- Safety-conscious operation of vehicles
- Ability to follow DOT regulations
- Available Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays
Good to have:
- Florida CDL Class A or B with Passenger Endorsement
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Prior bus driving experience
Perks:
- Paid CDL training & reimbursement
- Cast-exclusive discounts
- Tuition assistance through Disney Aspire
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Job Summary:
The Walt Disney World Resort is recruiting Transportation Bus Drivers who are positive, careful, and passionate about maintaining the safety of our guests as they travel throughout multiple routes within our parks and resorts! As a part of our hardworking team, you would be expected to observe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and other state and local traffic laws and meet Department of Transportation Physical Standards.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is not needed to be considered for the Transportation Bus Driver role but will be required if hired into the role. If selected, you will receive paid training to acquire your CDL and the cost of the CDL will be reimbursed by the company. Those interested must acquire/have a valid Florida Driver’s License to begin the CDL process.
At the Walt Disney World Resort, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.50 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is not needed to be considered for the Transportation Bus Driver role but will be required if hired into the role. If selected, you will receive paid training to acquire your CDL and the cost of the CDL will be reimbursed by the company. Those interested must acquire/have a valid Florida Driver’s License to begin the CDL process.
At the Walt Disney World Resort, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.50 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
Responsibilities:
- We maintain the safety of our guests while operating vehicles, including buses and passenger vans, and we take ownership during emergency situations
- We handle the vehicle inspections, which include a high level of memorization, and we safely drive in various environments including pedestrians, wildlife, and other guest vehicles in different lighting scenarios & inclement weather
- We greet and provide a warm smile to our guests as they board the vehicle
- We spiel and communicate with guests over a microphone to provide safety and other information
- Knowledge of all routes & roadways to all destinations within the Walt Disney World Resort including theme parks, water parks, resort hotels, and Disney Springs
- Routes often change with short notice due to Guest demand
- Assist guests with boarding
- Operate an accessibility lift as well as push & pull wheelchairs
- Involves lifting, bending, stooping, and twisting while using belts and straps to secure the guests to provide a safe ride
- Load/unload Electronic Convenience Vehicle (ECV) and folding strollers
- Interact with a professional motor vehicle software system
- Ability to climb to varying heights
- Responsible for keeping vehicles clean and presentable at all times
- Prolonged standing to perform and maintain crowd control during peak operational hours in outdoor settings during different weather conditions
Basic Qualifications:
- At a minimum, qualified Candidates must have at least 5 years of current valid licensed operating experience which must be continuous and last three years must have been in the United States. If license was held in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, or any US Territory, a valid US Driver’s License from the continental United States including Hawaii and Alaska must be currently held for 1 year
- Must be at least 21 years of age due to licensed driving requirements
- Part-Time Bus Drivers will need to be FULLY available for the first 8-12 weeks after their start date.
- Part-Time Bus Drivers would need to select one day from the following options: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Their second and third day can be any other day they wish, but one of their three available days MUST be one of those three listed days.
- Ability to communicate both verbal and written information in English to guests and Dispatch Operators
- Proven record of following state and federal motor vehicle regulations
- Must meet Department of Transportation Physical Standards and Regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Florida CDL Class A or B with Passenger Endorsement
- Related Bus Driver experience
- Bilingual
Additional Information:
SCHEDULE AVAILABILTYOur theme parks and resort hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Schedules and start times are subject to vary.
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About The Company
From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!
The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…
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