How to hire a tram driver

How to hire a tram driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tram 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 tram driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tram 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 tram driver you need to hire. Certain tram driver roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a tram driver to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a tram driver that fits the bill.

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

   Type of Tram Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Tram 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.	$9-28
   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
   School Bus Driver	A school bus driver is responsible for students' safe transportation during school days or any related events. Aside from ensuring that the students get to their destination on time, a school bus driver must ensure to abide by the traffic laws and regulations at all times and follow particular routes for picking-up and dropping off students... Show more	$14-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • CDL
   • Guest Service
   • Safety Rules
   • Crowd Control
   • Air Brakes
   • Safety Regulations
   • Traffic Control
   • Safety Procedures
   • Customer Service
   • Guest Satisfaction
   • Traffic Flow
   • Transport Passengers
   • Safety Equipment
   • Traffic Regulations

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   Responsibilities:

   • Respond to medical emergencies include administering first-aid and relay requests for services and transportation of patients to medical emergencies or appointments.
   • Transport guests from parking areas and to the Dollywood park entrance.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, tram drivers' average salary in florida is 60% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level tram drivers 66% less than senior-level tram drivers.
   • Certifications. A tram 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 tram driver's salary.

   Average tram driver salary

   $35,174yearly

   $16.91 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tram driver salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a tram driver job description

   A tram 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. To help get you started, here's an example of a tram driver job description:

   Tram driver job description example

   The Tram Operator/Driver safely transports guests and employees in designated areas on property.
   
   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
   
   + Safely operates Guest and Employee Trams on and near the Fantasy Springs Resort and Casino.
   
   + Maintains trams in a clean and litter free condition
   
   + Reports any mechanical problems to appropriate persons and fills out required paperwork.
   
   + Completes a Driver Safety program for operation of vehicles
   
   + Follows all property procedures and regulations.
   
   + Sets the standard for adherence to 10-5 rule
   
   + Assist Bellstand as needed or called upon.
   
   + Maintains communication with PBX and Property via proper use of Radios/Phones
   
   + Other Duties as assigned.
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   To perform this job successfully, the Tram Operator must be able to perform each individual job duty satisfactorily.
   
   + High School diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; or one to three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   + The Tram Operator must be competent in oral and written communication and reading comprehension using the English language; bi-lingual ability in Spanish is a plus.
   
   + The Tram Operator must communicate in a professional and appropriate manner with personal while in person or via radio/phone.
   
   The following competencies are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   + Customer Service - Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is an organization in the hospitality industry. As such, the ability to conduct business in a positive and friendly manner - both with guests and staff and within negative situations - is a requirement of the position. This position requires a dynamic outgoing personality that is kind, polite and energetic. This employee is first to greet and make guests and employees happy to be here.
   
   + Driving Record - Must prove and maintain a good driving record and posses a valid California Drivers License.
   
   + Task management - Must be able to handle multiple tasks of varying priority and deadlines simultaneously.
   
   + Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.
   
   + Ethics - The Tram Operator must honor all applicable laws regarding discrimination prohibitions, such as but not limited to discriminations based on race, gender, sexual preference, age, nationality and creed.
   
   + Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures of the organization. Performs job functions in a manner consistent with organizations goals and values.
   
   + Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction. May be required to work overtime as needed. Arrives at work and appointments consistently and on time. Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
   
   + Self Presentation - Must be able to follow all property policies in regards to grooming and uniform standards. Maintains uniform in a clean and crisp presentation. Maintains name tag and displays it properly while at work.
   
   + Physical Demands - The Tram Operator is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, as well as speak and hear. Employee may be required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
   
   Work Environment:
   
   Employees working the Casino or Bowling Center may be exposed to second-hand smoke and moderate levels of noise.
   
   The Company provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision care, life insurance and a 401(k) Retirement Plan. In addition to these benefits you are entitled to paid time off (PTO), an employee assistance program (EAP) and more!
   

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5. Post your job

   To find the right tram driver for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with tram drivers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit tram drivers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tram driver job on Zippia to find and recruit tram 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 tram 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 tram driver

   Once you've decided on a perfect tram 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new tram 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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