CDL Front Country Shuttle Driver - Denali National Park - Doyon Joint Venture

Aramark; Alaska; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned national park where you will play a crucial role in providing safe and friendly transportation services to visitors. As a CDL Front Country Shuttle Driver, you will navigate the breathtaking landscapes of Denali National Park, ensuring guests enjoy a comfortable and memorable experience. This seasonal position offers competitive wages, on-site housing, and a meal plan, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to work in a stunning natural environment. Embrace the chance to connect with nature and people while delivering exceptional service in a vibrant and engaging setting.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Sick Pay

Benefits Stipend

On-site Housing

Meal Plan ($15/day)

Local Discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of CDL driving experience required.
• Valid CDL and minimum age of 23 are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe bus transportation in tourist areas.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to all guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform vehicle inspections.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Blue Bird Bus

Job description

Title: CDL Front Country Shuttle Driver - Denali National Park - Doyon Joint Venture

Requisition #: 547177

Location: Denali National Park, AK, US, 99755

Job Description

The Courtesy Shuttle System serves to transport visitors in a courtesy shuttle bus throughout the entrance area of Denali National Park in a safe, on-schedule and courteous manner. In addition, transportation is provided between hotel properties and designated stops, including transfers to/from the Park railroad depot. Courtesy Shuttle Drivers are frequently the first and last interaction between a visitor and the company. The CS Driver position requires a Commercial Driver's License and 1 year of verifiable CDL driving experience.

About Denali National Park & Preserve and Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture:

Summer days in Alaska stretch nearly endlessly, with up to 20 hours of daylight on the Summer Solstice. Spanning 6.2 million acres, Denali National Park & Preserve is home to Denali, the highest peak in North America, and attracts over half a million visitors annually. Conveniently accessible by road—4.5 hours from Anchorage and 2 hours from Fairbanks.

Doyon Limited and Aramark have teamed up in a Joint Venture as the Denali National Park & Preserve's Concessionaire. Open May to September, our operation manages transportation, retail, guest service and food and beverage concessions with our client; The National Park Service. By road, our 100 Blue Bird Bus Fleet takes guests past the 15-mile public access point daily during summer months, allowing people to hike, view wildlife, climb, and camp where few people have set foot.

This is a seasonal role with ideal dates of April 23 - September 14, 2025.

We offer competitive wages, paid Holidays, Sick Pay and Benefits Stipend. On-site housing and meal plan ($15/day all inclusive!) & local discounts!

Job Responsibilities

• Provide safe and comfortable bus transportation within a congested tourist environment, including transportation along a major state highway as well as slow speed pedestrian congested traffic environments.
• Provide professional level customer service to all customers.
• Record specific ridership information as required by dispatch operations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to specific uniform and grooming standards.
• Responsible for general knowledge of corporate environmental policies and procedures and how they relate to job functions.
• Assist guests with inquiries about the property/area; facilitates guided tours where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness, fuel, and perform inspections on the vehicle.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding emergency and accident procedures and radio protocol.
• Perform all job duties in a safe manner by adhering to all driving regulations, company safety policies and procedures, and DOT regulations.
• Maintain a friendly, efficient, and positive demeanor towards guests, clients, and co-workers.

Qualifications

• One year (non-consecutive) experience as a CDL driver required.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid CDL.
• Minimum of 23 years of age.
• No suspension of driving privileges for moving violations in the past 3 years.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Nearest Major Market: Alaska
Nearest Secondary Market: Fairbanks