What are the responsibilities and job description for the Railbike Guide position at The Skunk Train?
The world-famous Skunk Train is a standard gage passenger railroad that was founded in 1885, and operates 40 miles between Fort Bragg and Willits, in Mendocino County, California.
Railbikes are two-person, recumbent pedal powered bikes that travel on the rails of the Skunk Train route.
These trips are guided by a trained crew with safety being the highest priority.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist guests with their bike rentals (including checking in via an online reservation system).
- Conduct a safety briefing prior to each departure.
- Conduct a daily written inspection on bikes and make minor repairs to bikes and running gear.
- Clean and sanitize bikes and gear prior to each use.
- Guide guests on bike rides (this means you will be peddling up and down the tracks multiple times per day).
- Turn bikes around for guests.
- Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- A strong and active individual who enjoys working outside in mixed fast paced environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Bike repair/Mechanical skills.
- Knowledge of computers and the ability to navigate the web (using our web-based reservation system).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Multiple bike rides (recumbent style) per day (up to 6 roundtrips which could be up 42 miles).
- Occasional lifting of bikes and other heavy items.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Pre-employment drug screen and background check required prior to hiring.
Employment is seasonal. If employment moves to full time status it would include an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% company paid for employee-only coverage), 401(k) retirement, paid holidays, and paid time off
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 29 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20