Interpretive Guide/Driver - 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:

This job involves safely operating company vehicles under various weather conditions while providing excellent guest service and leading informative tours in Yellowstone National Park. Responsibilities include loading and unloading luggage, maintaining a punctual schedule, delivering interpretive commentary, and completing necessary reports. Additionally, the role requires a professional appearance, flexibility to assist in various capacities, and frequent overnight stays at different facilities.

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: Mid April 2027 to Late October 2027Pay: $16 to $18.25/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) 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Frequent overnight stays at other facilities both in and outside of Yellowstone National Park is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license, and clean driving record
• Must possess current 1st Aid/CPR certifications (training provided if needed)
• Communicate effectively through speech and hearing
• Good 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

Physical Requirements include:

• Must meet all DOT physical requirements and pass a DOT physical exam
• 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.