Transportation Driver
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Shanty Creek Ski and Golf Resort LLC
Bellaire, MI, US
Summary
The Transportation Driver is responsible for safely transporting guests to and from designated resort locations while providing excellent customer service. This role also includes assisting guests with luggage and maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle.
Job Description
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS!!
About Shanty Creek Resorts
Shanty Creek Resorts is committed to providing our guests a unique Up North experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding environment allow us to grow our business.
About the Role
The Transportation Driver plays an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable guest experience at Shanty Creek Resorts. This position is responsible for transporting guests to and from designated resort locations in a safe, timely, and professional manner.
The Transportation Driver also assists guests with luggage, provides helpful information when appropriate, and ensures the vehicle remains clean, organized, and operational. This role requires strong customer service skills, safe driving habits, and the ability to represent the Resort in a friendly and professional manner.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely transport guests to and from designated resort locations.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules while maintaining flexibility based on guest and operational needs.
- Assist guests with luggage, belongings, and entry or exit from the vehicle when appropriate.
- Provide friendly, professional service and answer guest questions when possible.
- Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the vehicle.
- Conduct routine vehicle checks and report maintenance, safety, or operational concerns promptly.
- Follow all traffic laws, resort policies, and safety procedures.
- Keep accurate records of trips, mileage, fuel usage, or other required transportation logs.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, dispatch, and resort staff.
- Support a positive guest experience through safe, courteous, and reliable transportation service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Valid chauffeur’s license, or ability to obtain one prior to operating Resort transportation vehicles.
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior driving experience preferred, especially in hospitality, tourism, recreation, or guest transportation.
- Ability to safely operate assigned vehicles.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of local roads, resort areas, and nearby attractions.
- Previous experience in a customer service or guest-facing role.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
Skills and Abilities
- Safe and responsible driving habits.
- Strong understanding of traffic laws and vehicle safety expectations.
- Friendly, professional, and guest-focused communication.
- Ability to manage time and follow schedules.
- Ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional in changing traffic, weather, or guest-service situations.
- Attention to detail when completing vehicle checks and transportation records.
- Ability to provide helpful resort or local-area information to guests.
With four distinct villages, five championship golf courses, 42 downhill ski runs on Schuss Mountain, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, multiple dining options and over 36,000 sq ft of conference facilities, Shanty Creek has always been a favorite Up North Michigan destination.
Shanty Creek Resort strives to provide an environment in which talented and devoted individuals thrive. We value our employees’ talents, skills, and abilities and we seek to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic team. At Shanty Creek we are working together to achieve our company commitment of creating memorable guest experiences while providing our employees with unwavering support.
Mission & Values:
Shanty Creek Resort is committed to providing our guests a unique Up-North Michigan experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding natural environment allow us to grow our business.
Vision Statement:
To welcome and connect our guests with the natural magnificence of northern Michigan, inside and out, and do it better than anyone else.
Guiding Principles:
- The guest is our #1 priority.
- Moral/ethical behavior is the foundation of all our actions.
- Create lasting value by listening and learning.
- Building relationships and friendships.
Founded
1963
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bellaire, MI
With four distinct villages, five championship golf courses, 42 downhill ski runs on Schuss Mountain, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, multiple dining options and over 36,000 sq ft of conference facilities, Shanty Creek has always been a favorite Up North Michigan destination.
Shanty Creek Resort strives to provide an environment in which talented and devoted individuals thrive. We value our employees’ talents, skills, and abilities and we seek to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic team. At Shanty Creek we are working together to achieve our company commitment of creating memorable guest experiences while providing our employees with unwavering support.
Mission & Values:
Shanty Creek Resort is committed to providing our guests a unique Up-North Michigan experience. Our friendly, caring staff welcomes guests with exceptional service and old-fashioned hospitality. We believe honest, long-lasting relationships with our guests, employees, neighbors, and our surrounding natural environment allow us to grow our business.
Vision Statement:
To welcome and connect our guests with the natural magnificence of northern Michigan, inside and out, and do it better than anyone else.
Guiding Principles:
- The guest is our #1 priority.
- Moral/ethical behavior is the foundation of all our actions.
- Create lasting value by listening and learning.
- Building relationships and friendships.
Founded
1963
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Hospitality
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Bellaire, MI