Transportation/Interpretive Guide Positions - Yellowstone National Park

Overview
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 Interpretive Guides 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! Please see below for more specifics depending on the position.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: April/May 2024 - October 2024
Pay: $15.25 - $24.10 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

Responsibilities
Non-CDL Tour Guide/Driver - $15.25

• Safe and proper operation of company equipment in all weather and road conditions
• Maintaining professionalism while working outdoors in extreme weather and during vehicle breakdowns
• Loading and unloading of luggage
• Providing courteous guest service and knowledgeable, interpretive commentary of Park features and history
• Leading guided walks up to a mile or longer in length
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the natural, cultural, and geologic history of Yellowstone National Park
• Keeping tours on a time schedule. Must be punctual
• Prompt and correct completion of all required reports

CDL Tour Guide/Driver - $24.10/hour

• Safe and proper operation of company equipment in all weather and road conditions
• Maintaining professionalism while working outdoors in extreme weather and during vehicle breakdowns
• Loading and unloading of luggage
• Providing courteous guest service and knowledgeable, interpretive commentary of Park features and history
• Leading guided walks up to a mile or longer in length
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the natural, cultural, and geologic history of Yellowstone National Park
• Keeping tours on a time schedule. Must be punctual
• Prompt and correct completion of all required reports

Qualifications
Non-CDL Guide/Driver:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Must meet all DOT physical requirements and pass a DOT physical exam.
• Pass all DOT required Drug and Alcohol Screens.
• Must be able to drive for up to 10 hours with occasionally 15 hours of total work per day.
• Must possess current 1st Aid/CPR certifications (training is provided).
• Communicate effectively through speech and hearing.
• Strong reading and comprehension skills to research tour information.
• Able 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.
• Able to work without close supervision

CDL Tour Guide/Driver:

• In addition to all qualifications above:
• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a Class B, Type 1, Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements

Physical Requirements include:

• 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 accelerator and brake pedals, and give 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.