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Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Yellowstone National Park!
Take the scenic route. With over 142 miles of Yellowstone's grand loop, the Transportation Department has the important responsibility of taking guests and deliveries where they need to go.
We’re hiring Class B CDL Interpretive Guides/Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!
Job Summary:
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April 2024 - October 2024
Pay: $24.25 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
Physical Requirements include:
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Yellowstone National Park!
Take the scenic route. With over 142 miles of Yellowstone's grand loop, the Transportation Department has the important responsibility of taking guests and deliveries where they need to go.
We’re hiring Class B CDL Interpretive Guides/Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!
Job Summary:
As part of the transportation team, you're given the amazing opportunity to share the wonders of Yellowstone's greater ecosystem with our guests! All guides are responsible for the safe and proper operation of our company equipment and will be expected to drive in various weather and road conditions throughout the season. You will also help guests load and unload their luggage from the buses and be responsible for developing and maintaining a thorough understanding of the park's natural, cultural, human, and geologic history. We want you to be able to share that exciting information with the guests in an informative and entertaining way!
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April 2024 - October 2024
Pay: $24.25 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.
Life in Yellowstone:
- Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style). Room & Board costs equal to $17.00/day and are deducted bi-weekly (approximately $234.00) from your paycheck
- Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
- Positions based out of Gardiner may live in the bunkhouse with kitchenettes and will be responsible for buying their own groceries, cooking their own meals, and supplying basic kitchen supplies
- No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
- A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
- Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!
Benefits and Perks:
- Free Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
- Employee discounts on retail, food & beverage, lodging, and activities in Yellowstone
- Employee discounts at local gateway communities
- Access to maintained campgrounds and back country campsites inside and around the park
- Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
- Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
- World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
- Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world
- Safe and proper operation of company equipment in all weather conditions
- Up to 10 hours driving (15 hours total work) daily on various types of road conditions
- Maintain professionalism while working outdoors in extreme weather and during vehicle breakdowns
- Loading and unloading of luggage
- Provide courteous guest service
- Provide knowledgeable, interpretive commentary of Park features and history
- Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the natural, cultural, and geologic history of Yellowstone National Park
- Lead guided walks up to a mile or longer in length
- Keeping tours on a time schedule. Must be punctual
- Prompt and correct completion of all required documents and reports
- Represent the Company in a positive manner
- Responsible for a clean and neat appearance in the prescribed uniform
- Assist as needed with duty as Step-On Guide, driving of Step-On Tour Guides, bus washing, assisting with guest services in other departments, and other duties as assigned
- Frequent overnight stays at other facilities both in and outside of Yellowstone National Park is required
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess or be capable of obtaining a Class B, Type 1, Commercial Driver’s License with no Air Brake Restrictions and have a Passenger Endorsement
- Must possess current 1st Aid/CPR certifications
- Good driving record
- Communicate effectively through speech and hearing
- Good reading and comprehension skills to research tour information
- Ability to organize information about Yellowstone National Park into an interpretive thematic tour
- Judgment and leadership to keep your tour on a semblance of a schedule
Physical Requirements include:
- Must meet all DOT physical requirements and pass a DOT physical exam
- Pass all DOT required Drug and Alcohol Screens
- Able to walk up to a mile several times each day at elevations ranging from 5,300 feet to 10,500 feet above sea level
- Simultaneously steer a vehicle, shift its transmission, operate clutch, accelerator, and brake pedals, and provide interpretive commentary while driving in heavy traffic
- Able to bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. simultaneously and repeatedly
- Withstand up to 10 hours of consecutive driving on rough and/or icy roads
- Able to work outdoors in variable weather (including rain, sleet, snow, direct sunlight, high winds, and temperatures ranging from -60 to +100 degrees Fahrenheit).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
