Trolley Driver (WAR/Part-Time)

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Location

Yorktown, VA

Job Type

Work-as-Required

Job Number

TD(W)(ETD)-2124

Department

Office of Economic Development

Division

ETD - Tourism Trolley Ops

Opening Date

03/27/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
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Description Provides transportation to passengers along a designated route between the Colonial National Park Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. Provides information to passengers regarding the many attractions along the route including but not limited to, operating hours and pricing of cruise ships, charters, tour bus, Colonial National Park Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and the many restaurants along the route.

Operate a trolley bus over established routes, provide transportation to passengers; points out various attractions along the route, and provide information about the attractions.

Assists passengers getting in and out of the trolley.

Inspects vehicle prior to daily operations for maintenance discrepancies.

Maintains the cleanliness of the trolley, both inside and outside.

Ability to operate various pieces of technology located on Trolley.

Refuels and performs common preventive maintenance checks such as checking fluid levels on oil and other fluids, as well as tire pressure on trolley daily.

Maintains a record log of passengers, mileage, fuel use, and any other related data as needed.

Reports vehicle maintenance problems to supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, and some experience driving vehicles ranging from 15-passenger vans to 50 passenger trolley buses used to transport passengers.

Requires a Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with a minimum of Class B, and a P endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months from hire date.

Incumbent must be able to operate a vehicle with air brakes.

This job is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks to include criminal history, background and DMV record checks.

Prior experience as a school bus driver or public transit operator preferred.

Supplemental Information

Thorough knowledge of highway operating rules and procedures.

General knowledge of the Yorktown area and the ability to provide directions to local points of interest.

Skill in operating all vehicle types from 15-passenger van buses to 50 passenger trolley buses used in transporting passengers. Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate using a two-way radio.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to work with people of all ages

Ability to effectively resolve customer complaints and concerns.

Ability to perform the pre-and-post-maintenance activities required of Trolley Drivers.

Ability to provide some information and narrative while transporting passengers along the route.

The Trolley operates daily from March through the end of October, with select dates offered in November through February.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekdays, weekends, holidays and occasional evenings in support of special events.

Must be able to work a minimum six-hour shift.

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 wheelchairs occasionally, and pushing and pulling while cleaning the equipment, and pushing of buttons on the passenger counter.

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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

Employer York County

Address 224 Ballard Street

P. O. Box 532

Yorktown, Virginia, 23690

Phone 757-890-3687

Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources