Class B CDL Tour Guide - 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.

 

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! This job involves safely operating company equipment in diverse weather conditions and driving for up to 10 hours daily while maintaining professionalism during challenging situations. Responsibilities include loading luggage, providing guest service and interpretive commentary about Yellowstone National Park, leading guided walks, ensuring punctuality, completing required documentation, and representing the company positively. The role also requires a neat appearance, flexibility in assisting with various duties, and may include frequent overnight stays at different facilities both in and outside of the park.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Early April 2027 to Mid November 2027Pay: $26.25/hourly

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintaining professionalism while working outdoors in extreme weather and during vehicle breakdowns.
• Loading and unloading of luggage.
• Providing courteous guest service.
• Providing a 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.
• Leading 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.
• Representing the Company in a positive manner.
• Responsible for a clean and neat appearance in the prescribed uniform.
• Assisting 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.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age and possess 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 (training provided)
• Clean 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.