Bus Driver (2025 Season)

Nantahala Outdoor Center; Marshall (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Nantahala Outdoor Center team as a seasonal Bus Driver, where you will provide exceptional guest service while transporting visitors to and from adventures on the river. Enjoy the beautiful mountain views and help create unforgettable experiences for guests eager to embark on their journey. Ideal candidates should have a valid Class B CDL and a passion for outdoor activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Strong communication and guest service skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport guests safely to/from the river.
• Conduct daily and pre-trip bus inspections.
• Provide top-notch guest service throughout trips.

Skills

Communication

Guest Service

Enthusiasm for Outdoor Activities

Education

Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements

Job description

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Nantahala Outdoor Center provided pay range

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

For 52 years NOC has led the outdoor industry, taking more guests whitewater rafting and teaching more paddlers than any other outdoor recreation company. NOC also provides top-quality aerial and trail-based adventures, wilderness medicine as well as unmatched retail service, foodservice, lodging, and trip planning services. NOC career opportunities offer a rare combination of work in beautiful locations, a chance to grow skills and to share a passion for active outdoor recreation.

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2025 SEASON

Job Summary

Spend your summer DRIVING adventure! Join the NOC team in providing exceptional guest service to our guests looking for adventure on the river.

Our French Broad Outpost, located in Marshall, NC is looking to hire a Bus Driver to safely transport our guests to and from the river. This job is not your traditional driving position. Enjoy mountain and river views and the excitement of our guests as they get prepared to experience the French Broad River. Leave work knowing that you helped facilitate a day of once in a lifetime experiences for our guests!

Bus Drivers must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements. Current CPR and First Aid certifications are preferred but not required. Due to the nature of this position, we are looking for both part-time and full-time drivers to join us for the season.

The season is from March to October each year. You do not have to be available the entire season to be considered but it is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport guests and guides to and/or from river, adhering to all NOC, DOT, state and OSHA laws, policies and regulations
• Provide top-notch guest service to all guests, before, after, and during their trip, including answering questions about trip specifics and local information
• Daily and pre-trip bus inspections, documenting all inspections and reporting any issues to management
• In some cases, responsible for loading, unloading, and securing rafts, kayaks, or other equipment on bus-tops, as qualified
• Other tasks, such as driving support vehicles, repair and maintenance of gear or facilities, and assisting other NOC departments, as qualified and as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements
  
  

Preferred

• First Aid/CPR certification
  
  

Applicants must

• Have great communication skills
• Have a strong sense of guest service
• Be enthusiastic about sharing outdoor activities with NOC guests
  
  

Physical Requirements And Environment

• Must be comfortable working and driving in varying weather conditions including, but not limited to (heat, wind, rain, cold)
• Must be comfortable driving on winding mountain roads
• Must be able to bend, stoop, twist
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to remain focused in a noisy environment
  
  

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to provide a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change, so too may the essential functions of this position.

Please note that as an employer with over 100 employees, NOC will be required to comply with any OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard should that standard be enacted.

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any and all terms, conditions or privileges of employment including hiring, promotions, termination, training and compensation. The NOC does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic condition or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, where applicable. Furthermore, the NOC is committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment through respecting and valuing the diversity among employees and all those with whom the NOC does business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Management and Manufacturing

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