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Railbike Guide

Salary

$31k - $39k

Location

Unity or United States

JobType

full-time

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Description

Revolution Rail Co. is seeking dynamic & energetic people  for our Rail Bike Guide position. Those who enjoy interacting with  people and like working outdoors are the ideal candidate. They will work  closely with our management team to provide guided rail bike tours,  support the customer experience, and gather occasional content for  social media. 


Ideal candidates will have experience in  hospitality and outdoor excursions. The ability to learn new skills, a  friendly and outgoing disposition and a strong work ethic are more  important than previous experience. Guides who display initiative and  ability to contribute will have the opportunity to develop and grow with  a rapidly expanding national organization. 


Responsibilities: 

  • Assist  with daily station operations: check-in customers arriving for rail  bike tours, answer phones and respond to emails, book reservations over  the phone and in-person, etc.
  • Chat with walk-in customers: answer any questions they may have, provide an overview of the rail bike tours, etc.
  • Assist  with the station gift shop: process transactions via cash/card, restock  merchandise, maintain cleanliness and organization
  • Assist with daily and weekly tasks to maintain a clean and attractive station environment
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with other rail bike guides regarding customer flow
  • Create a fun & memorable experience for customers 
  • Lead groups on railbike tours 
  • Develop an understanding of the RevRail customer experience, our excursions, and environmental awareness 
  • Ensure the safety & wellbeing of all participants.
  • Deliver safety briefings and history talks (will train) 
  • Make minor repairs and adjustments to rail bikes (will train) 
  • Provide first aid and emergency response as needed (will train)
  • Fulfill other duties set out by management

Requirements

  • Physical fitness:  ability to team-lift two-seat and four-seat rail bikes (180-220lbs) with  assistance and pedal a railbike for 2-hour time blocks 3-4 times a  shift
  • Love of nature and being outdoors
  • Have excellent people and communication skills
  • Provide professional, friendly customer service in all interactions
  • Have a great attitude
  • Strong, consistent work ethic; team player
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
  • Ability to speak in front of medium/ large groups 
  • Work well in a busy and dynamic work environment 
  • Valid Driver's License (preferred)

About the company

Provides guided pedal-powered rail bike tours on historic tracks.

Skills

communication skills
customer service
emergency response