Train Engineer - Visitor Service (Park)
Starting pay: $7.25/hour (Part Time)

Nature of Work

Effective immediately the Zoo has a requirement for a Train Engineer. The Train Engineer performs a variety of tasks related to the safe operation of the Zoo's train ride. A Train Engineer is expected to learn minor maintenance that would require inspection of the train prior to operation. The Train Engineer reports to the Supervisor of Visitor Services – Park.

Essential Functions:

• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relations with fellow employees.
• Constantly exhibit a customer service attitude, a smile, and an obvious interest in visitor comfort and service.
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and assist visitors with questions and directions to various areas of the Zoo. Address the visitor - do not wait to be asked.
• Remove trash and debris from public areas; i.e. pick up litter whenever you see it.
• Take ride tickets from the public.
• Assure the train and all related equipment is kept neat and clean.
• Wash train.
• Assure rider safety by taking necessary measures to assure a train rider's behavior does not endanger themselves, zoo employees, or other train passengers.
• Assist with light maintenance including checking fluid levels, pressure gauges and making necessary adjustments.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

• Ability to speak clearly.
• Ability to operate the train and equipment safely.
• Ability to deal with the public in a polite manner.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions in English.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional after-hour assignments.
• High school graduate or GED certificate.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Experience with narrow gauge trains preferred..

To apply for this opening please send resume and cover letter to:

San Antonio Zoo
Attn: Human Resource Department
3903 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 734-7291 Fax

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