Job Posting for SEASONAL TRAIN DRIVER at City of Fort Smith

Train Driver - Creekmore Park

Job Description: The incumbent under the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the Creekmore Trains.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Note: All City of Fort Smith positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees, and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Must show cooperation and respect to fellow employees and supervisors at all times.

1. Operate diesel train and electric train.
2. Perform and complete safety checklist prior to the operation of the train each day.
3. Ensure track and train shed are free of trash and debris.
4. Handle money from citizens riding the train.
5. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED is required and a minimum three years related work and customer service experience.

Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are also required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. The incumbent must also reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The ability to adjust focus is also required.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.