Zoo Locomotive Engine Driver (Full Time)

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Zoo Locomotive Engine Driver (Full Time)

Department – Trust Fund Rides

Full-time, Hourly

Hourly Pay Range: $22.03 - $23.34 ($45,822.4 - $48,547.2)

Job Summary

To operate miniature diesel locomotives; to perform necessary repairs and adjustments to the engine, passenger coaches and tracks; to document pertinent information for train operation and provide customer service to zoo patrons.

** The North Shore Bank Safari Train is a favorite experience of zoo guests. Excellent customer service and the ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required to meet our passengers’ needs. **

Job Responsibilities

• Daily Operation of Locomotives - Operate miniature diesel locomotives and work with seasonal employees.
• Repairs and Upkeep - Perform necessary major/minor repairs and adjustments to engines, coaches, tracks, paint coaches, and trucks. Wash and clean locomotives and trucks as needed.
• Customer Service - Interact with customers between train rides and provide information about our miniature railroad. Respond to questions, inquiries about service and handle complaint requests.
• Documentation - Document preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs and adjustments for engines and coaches on a daily basis.
• Maintain parts inventory and complete shop cleanliness.
• Collaborate with Locomotive engineer team to diagnose problems and plan repair.
• Participate in train track inspections and repair planning.
• Operation of Equipment, Tools and Machinery – Ability to safely and properly operate train locomotives, pressure washers, blow torches, grinders, hand tools and various other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current resident of WI
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid State of Wisconsin Driver’s License required.
• Commercial Driver’s License preferred.
• One (1) year or more work experience in Ride Operation, Train Operations, Train Mechanical Services, Fleet maintenance preferred.
• Working mechanical knowledge of diesel engines preferred
• Basic knowledge of use of hydraulics preferred.
• Basic knowledge of use of air compressors preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs.
• Ability to push and pull 100+ lbs.

Note: This Original Examination is open to current residents of the State of Wisconsin. The selection process will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods.

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