Red Bus Tour Driver - Glacier National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it. Our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to all our guests. 

 

We’re hiring Red Bus Tour Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

 

Job Summary:Conduct tours, prioritize safety through thorough vehicle inspections, weather preparedness, and adherence to protocols while delivering engaging commentary and maintaining professionalism in appearance and conduct. 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Starting between early-May and Mid-June and ending between mid-September and early-October 2027 (dates vary by location and position)

Pay: $16.95/hr

Schedule: Typical schedule is 45-50 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

 

Life in Glacier National Park

• Employee housing (dormitory-style, shared cabin, or RV site) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, employee shuttle service, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program

Benefits:

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here.  

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in a safe and proper operation all weather conditions.
• Maintain professionalism while working outdoors in extreme weather and during vehicle break-downs. 
• Provide a knowledgeable, interpretive commentary of Park features and history.
• Lead guided walks up to a mile or longer in length.
• Assist passengers in and out of buses.
• Complete all required reports in a prompt and accurate manner.
• Responsible for a clean and neat appearance in the prescribed uniform.
• Responsible for cleaning, fueling and ensuring vehicle is safe before and after each shift.
• Must accurately complete all daily DOT paperwork and reports each shift and file them according to policy.

Qualifications

• Previous driving experience NOT required! Training is provided. 
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid U.S. CDL Driver’s License (training provided) and clean driving record. Must meet all DOT physical requirements and pass a DOT physical exam including a pre-employment drug screen and federally required random screens throughout the season and comply with the Xanterra Driver Safety Program and Policy. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be knowledgeable and courteous in giving interpretive commentary of Park features and history; and have strong reading and comprehensive skills to research tour information.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, through oral presentation, an accurate and informative narrative of the park.
• Must practice courteous guest service while keeping tours on a time schedule, and remaining punctual.  
• This position may drive up to 10 hours driving (12 hours total work) on various types of road conditions.

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to walk up to a mile several times each day at elevations ranging from 3,500 feet to 6,700 feet above sea level.
• Simultaneously steer a vehicle, shift its transmission, operate accelerator and brake pedals, and give commentary while driving in heavy traffic and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. simultaneously and repeatedly.
• Ability to roll the canvas bus top back and forth without assistance.
• Withstand up to 10 hours of consecutive driving on rough and/or icy roads.
• Ability to work outdoors in variable weather (including rain, sleet, snow, direct sunlight, high winds, and temperatures ranging from 0 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.