Transportation Driver - CDL - Grand Teton National Park - Free Housing Provided

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it's your first time seeing the mountains, or you already call them home, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Join the Grand Teton Lodge Company for a season, or stay for a career at one/many of our 40+ resorts. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free access to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Employee housing, free activities, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development program, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.​

Job Summary:

Drive buses in a defensive and courteous manner, never abusing equipment, and handling tickets and luggage for guests.  As the transportation schedule operates from approximately 6:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. daily, drivers will be expected to work short, long, and split shifts, also floating days off are required to meet guests requirements.  Drivers are required to maintain adherence to all safety regulations of the road at all times, must have a CDL license, a clean driving record, and must maintain the cleanliness of the busses that they drive.

Job Specifications:

• Outlet: Jackson Lake Lodge
• Wage: $20.00 / hour
• Skill Level: Advanced

Job Responsibilities:

• Drivers will be required to learn interpretive narration for Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Wildlife Tours, and special charters.
• Drivers are mandated to hold a commercial driver license, and fully comply with all standards and procedures to maintain license and clean driving record.
• Drive bus where and when designated by the manager.
• Obey all laws of the highway and drive in a defensive manner.
• Fill out daily reports and notify the manager of any bus difficulties.
• Drive extra charters and activities when needed.
• Check oil, water, tires and general condition before and after each run and wash and maintain bus cleanliness.
• No buses in employee villages without special permission.
• Never abuse company equipment in any manner, and be sure your passengers obey this rule also.
• Sweep out buses after each completed run.
• Log hours as required by law when traveling outside of 150 air-miles from the Jackson Lake Lodge or leaving the state of Wyoming (i.e. Idaho).
• Assist passengers to ensure they are properly seated
• Handles passenger emergencies and disruptions
• Must be flexible in scheduling as fixed hours and days off are unlikely
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• 2 years prior heavy equipment driving experience, preferably large bus or semi-truck
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B with air brake and passenger endorsement obtained at own expense
• Successful completion of MVR
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Current Medical Examination Report (valid for 2 years)
• Pre-employment drug screen and random drug and alcohol testing as required by state and federal law
• Employment is contingent on a positive driving record check. 
• Knowledge of Grand Teton National Park

What’s In It For You?

• FREE Housing (including linens and all utilities) or Full Hook-Up RV Sites
• FREE National Park Pass to Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park
• FREE Participation in guest activities: Horseback rides, kayak and boat rentals, lake cruises & scenic raft tours, 200 miles of hiking trails and THE greatest perk ever – living in one of the most picturesque national parks!
• FREE WiFi
• $98/week OR FREE Meal Plan (this depending on hourly or salaried position) Meal Plan covers 3 meals/day in the employee cafeteria
• Recreation Program and complimentary use of Rec Halls and Employee Gym at JLL (w/ Climbing Wall)

Before you apply, visit http://www.TetonEmployee.com for detailed information about housing and other information you will find helpful.

 We are committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability through zero waste, energy and water conservation, green dining and retail, volunteerism, and education. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers an amazing place to live and work, as well as staff housing. www.vailresortscareers.com 

The expected pay range is $20.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  501452
Reference Date: 05/06/2024 
Job Code Function: Driving