I grew up just 3 miles from an Oscar Mayrer meat processing plant where most of my classmates' parents worked. My dream as far back as I can remember was to one day get a summer job driving the iconic Wienermobile. That dream never came true for me, but it could for you... unless driving the NUTmobile seems like a better option.
Illinois teens, brace yourselves: this summer's hottest job hunt isn't for lifeguards or smoothie slingers. It's for the ultimate in mobile advertising glory -- piloting the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile or Planters NUTmobile. Yes, you could be driving a literal sausage or a peanut down I-90, waving to stunned minivan passengers.
Let's relish the details. Wienermobile drivers, or "Hotdoggers," get to glide through summer in a 27-foot-long rolling frankfurter. It's the perfect job for those who've always wanted to be the big dog in town. Your duties? Spread "meat joy," toss wiener whistles like confetti, and basically become a legend at BBQs everywhere.
But don't crack just yet, peanut lovers. The NUTmobile chauffeurs -- or "Peanutters" -- get a similar thrill in their shell-on-wheels. You'll be slinging puns like "That's nuts!" at every rest stop, and the uniform? Let's just say it doesn't involve ketchup or mustard.
So, how do you choose? Are you the type to relish a crowd or prefer to stay grounded in nutty wholesomeness? One's a hot dog, the other's salty -- but both come with cross-country adventures, PR stardom, and memories guaranteed to make your college essays go viral.
Either way, teens, these summer gigs are bun-believable. Apply now, and let Illinois be the home of the next great Wienermobile or NUTmobile legend. You've got nothing to lose except a boring summer job at the mall.
Click the above links for Wiener and NUT mobile driver requirements and online applications.