A Zoo to You is in need of an additional driver!
Do you love animals? Are you on a career path/school for veterinary, animal care or related field? This is an excellent opportunity to get real hands on experience with a variety of hoofstock animals and exotics. We do many outreach events throughout the year and offer unique experiences for people of all ages. High preference to outgoing individuals that can comfortably do educational shows/programs and good with animals and kids. Must be able to lift 50lbs.
We are currently seeking a highly qualified and highly motivated individual to be a lead driver at A Zoo to You! You will be one of 4-5 drivers for our road crew and assist the President and Assistant Manager with any and all duties for animal care and traveling jobs. See below on how to apply and job description!
Job Title
Lead Driver
Reports to
President and Assistant Manager
Status
Regular Part-Time/Full Time
FLSA
Non-exempt
POSITION DETAILS
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the daily care of all animals including cleaning, feeding, restraining, and assisting with veterinary procedures. Support the Assistant Manager or President in gathering necessary animals needed for each mobile job. Responsible for driving fellow employees to and from each job with a company truck and trailer. Clean enclosure during each job and educating guests on all the animals or any other questions that may arise. Responsible for putting up and taking down temporary fencing, laying straw, putting up a canopy, setting up the pony wheel, saddling all ponies, hoof picking, and brushing.
Primary Duties
1. Daily care of all of farm and exotic animals including feeding, cleaning, and habitat maintenance.
2. Assist in loading animals for each mobile job.
3. Educating and communicating with customers of varying ages and abilities for each and every job.
4. Building and taking down temporary panel fencing for each mobile job.
5. Monitoring all animals before, during, and after each mobile job for behavior and health status.
6. Assist in handling exotic animals during exotic educational shows.
7. Cleaning trailers and equipment weekly.
8. Help build and repair habitats.
9. Conduct veterinary procedures, as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position is responsible for supervising part-time, non-exempt employees.
Number of individuals supervised: 1-3
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications, and Experience
Required :
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- At least two years of related experience, including at least one year in a team leadership or supervisory capacity of animals or people
- Experience using basic hand tools and power tools
- Daytime, evening, and weekend availability
- Must have valid driver's license and meet A Zoo to You’s insurance requirements
- Position is subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by company policy
- Ability to operate a pick-up truck and towing a trailer up to 24 feet long safely and efficiently (Preferred)
Preferred :
- Bachelors of Science in Biology, Zoology, Veterinary Science, or a related field, or working towards a degree.
- 1 year animal experience with hoofstock, mammals, birds, and reptiles.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors
Required :
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Leadership
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Enthusiastic
Preferred :
- Animal care/handling
- Operating Pick-up truck and towing trailers
How to Apply!
Send Resume and Cover Letter
If you would like to know more about the company visit www.zoosareus.org
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.50 - $15.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Education:
Experience:
- Trailer towing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
