How to hire a trackless trolley driver

How to hire a trackless trolley driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step trackless trolley driver hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a trackless trolley driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new trackless trolley driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the trackless trolley driver you need to hire. Certain trackless trolley driver roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A trackless trolley driver's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, trackless trolley drivers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of trackless trolley driver salaries for various roles:

   Type of Trackless Trolley Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Trackless Trolley Driver	Bus drivers transport people between various places—including work, school, and shopping malls—and across state or national borders. Some drive regular routes, and others transport passengers on chartered trips or sightseeing tours.	$9-26
   Bus Operator	Bus operators have different roles and responsibilities. These include providing bus driver training, ensuring all drivers have a valid license, and conducting an audit of the bus drivers' performance periodically... Show more	$14-22
   Driver	Drivers are responsible for safely transporting people, packages, or goods from one destination to another. They should be familiar with the different routes that may be taken to reach the desired goal... Show more	$10-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Transport Passengers
   • Passenger Endorsement
   • DOT
   • Trolleys
   • Customer Service
   • Passenger Safety

   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish CDL license with endorsement in doubles/triples.
   • Drive a variety of trolleys types and several different routes originating from Waikiki.
   • Assist physically and mentally challenge individuals with boarding and disembarking para-transit vehicles.
   • Transport guests from parking areas and to the Dollywood park entrance.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your trackless trolley driver job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A trackless trolley driver can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, trackless trolley drivers' average salary in florida is 58% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level trackless trolley drivers 64% less than senior-level trackless trolley drivers.
   • Certifications. A trackless trolley driver with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a trackless trolley driver's salary.

   Average trackless trolley driver salary

   $16.25hourly

   $33,790 yearly

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   Entry-level trackless trolley driver salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a trackless trolley driver job description

   A trackless trolley driver job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a trackless trolley driver job description:

   Trackless trolley driver job description example

   Morro Bay Trolley runs Saturday & Sunday from June 4th to Oct 4th

   Hours of operation are 10am to 5:00pm

   Who You Are:

   As a Driver, you will be responsible for safely operating a transit motor vehicle, providing reliable and efficient public transportation.

   What's In it for YOU:

   • $15.00 per hour training rate / $15 per hour after training completed
   • A fun job in a beautiful coastal town

   Qualifications:

   Driver Minimum Requirements:

   • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.
   • Must have a CDL , VTT, and Passenger Endorsement.
   • Possess excellent communication and decision-making skills.

   We can put you on the road to a great career helping others!

   During the course of employment, employees may receive and have access to confidential information. All employees are expected to respect and maintain the confidentiality of non-public customer and business records and any other information that MV classifies as confidential.

   MV Transportation is committed to as policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

   Where permissible under applicable state and local law, applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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5. Post your job

   To find trackless trolley drivers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any trackless trolley drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level trackless trolley drivers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your trackless trolley driver job on Zippia to find and recruit trackless trolley driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit trackless trolley drivers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new trackless trolley driver

   Once you've decided on a perfect trackless trolley driver candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new trackless trolley driver first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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