What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Washer - Yellowstone National Park position at Xanterra Travel Collection?
Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our team of Drivers in Yellowstone National Park!
Overview:
Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As a Driver, you will be a proud steward of the park and support various operations behind the scenes each and every day.
We operate 9 lodging facilities across 6 locations throughout Yellowstone. From delivery truck drivers to snow blowers, we’re hiring drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer in iconic Yellowstone National Park!
Job Summary: In this role you will be responsible for cleaning and minor servicing of company vehicles that operate inside and outside of Yellowstone National Park. You will also assist with chauffering interpretive guides and potentially other employees around the park as needed.
The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2024 - October 2024
Pay: $15.50/hr
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
- 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
- Cleaning summer/winter Transportation vehicles (including bus rest rooms) as needed for tours or other departmental transportation needs
- Driving Guides to and from various locations in and out of the Park where they meet tours or end tours
- Answering the telephone and taking messages
- Cleaning non-company busses
- Cleaning the interior of buildings, as needed, including break rooms and rest rooms
- Driving all equipment onto wash pad
- Responsible for a clean and neat appearance in the prescribed uniform
- Assisting as needed with guest services in other departments, and other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Able to work without close supervision
Physical Requirements include:
- Must meet all DOT Physical requirements and pass a DOT physical exam
- Able to reach high, grasp the handle of cleaning brushes, stand, walk around both the inside and outside of busses, and bend to sweep floors
- Able to work for up to 10 hours outdoors in variable weather (including rain, sleet, snow, direct sunlight, high winds, and temperatures ranging from -60° to 100° Fahrenheit)
- Able to bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. simultaneously and repeatedly
- Simultaneously steer a vehicle, shift its transmission, operate accelerator and brake pedals, and give commentary while driving in heavy traffic.
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.
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