Train Engineer

Dewberry Farm Operations LLC

Job Title: Train Engineer
Location: Dewberry Farm – Brookshire, TX
Season: Fall Festival
Employment Type: Part-Time, Seasonal

About Dewberry Farm:

Dewberry Farm is a seasonal agritourism destination in Brookshire, TX just west of Houston, offering unforgettable farm fun with attractions, rides, food and family-friendly events. Since opening in 2002, it has grown into a popular seasonal venue featuring a Fall Festival with a massive corn maze and pumpkin patch, “BOOriffic Nights,” with several haunted attractions, A Berry Merry Christmas celebration, and Spring Fest. We rely on an enthusiastic and dependable team to help create a magical, memorable experience for every guest. If you love working with people, enjoy the outdoors, and want to be part of a fun, festive environment, we’d love to meet you!

Position Overview:

We’re seeking Train Engineers who will be a key part of a team, turning our Dewville Express train ride, on a 2’ narrow gauge classic style locomotive, into a memorable experience for all ages. Your can-do attitude will inspire those around you to provide smiles, friendliness, and great service to our guests. You are passionate about our farm, its history and potential. You do all you can to keep the train and the train station clean, safe and operating smoothly. You are what makes Dewberry Farm special! Thumbs up. All clear! Ready to enjoy the ride?

What You’ll Do:

• Safely operate the train and ensure a safe ride experience for all guests and fellow team members.
• Provide superb guest-centered service in a high-volume and fast paced environment
• Ensure guest safety by assisting guests with boarding, riding, and disembarking the locomotive and passenger cars
• Perform all aspects of Ride Operation in accordance with Dewberry Farm procedures
• Help drive our Guest Satisfaction results through positive, fun and plentiful enthusiasm
• Communicate with supervisors about any issues, concerns, or maintenance needs.
• Help support other farm areas as needed during peak times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, vibrant team environment
• General knowledge or willingness to learn various aspects of operating a small scale passenger train.
• Meet the physical demands of the job, including walking long distances, standing for long periods of time, lifting, etc. with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to sufficiently see and hear clearly while operating the locomotive during various weather and lighting conditions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Friendly, outgoing personality, and the desire to interact with guests to make their visit special
• 1 years+ experience in rides, train operation, or theme park industry preferred, but not required
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral format
• Be flexible and adaptable to change, as well as the ability and willingness to assist in other aspects of general ride operations (including but not limited to the ability to be cross-trained and/ or learn other rides/ attractions as required)
• Ability to work in all outdoor conditions for extended periods of time, as well as shorter periods of time in the engine, which includes high temperatures.
• Be willing to wear themed railroad costume/ attire.
• May perform other duties beyond scope of above as necessary to support the farm as a whole
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to the Dewberry Farm Service Basics (FARM) and Four Keys.
• Must work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays. 

Perks:

• Fun, festive work environment with a team-focused culture
• Complimentary farm admission and employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling – great for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone looking for seasonal income
• Potential for rehire in future seasonsd