Mule Farrier & Blacksmith — Live-Onsite at Grand Canyon

XANTERRA TRAVEL COLLECTION; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Grand Canyon National Park pass

Rec Center – Fitness Equipment,Comput1

Paid Day off on your birthday

Discounted mule rides

Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

$350 Referral Bonus Program

The adventure of a lifetime!

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection is hiring a Blacksmith to join the Transportation team at Grand Canyon South Rim. The role focuses on Farrier/Blacksmith operations, primarily shoeing mules, with responsibilities to maintain a safe, clean shop and adhere to all safety policies.

The position includes on-site housing options, meals, and various employee benefits. The job is full-time, year-round, with a typical 40-hour, 5-day schedule; compensation includes hourly pay for non-shoeing work and per-mule

Qualifications

• Zero to three years minimum experience shoeing stock (manually).
• Must have own tools.

Responsibilities

• Shoeing of mules as primary duty.
• Maintain the blacksmith shop in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
• Adhere to safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Maintain supply levels for the blacksmith shop.
• Ensure security of the blacksmith shop, including fire safety.
• Overnight stays at Phantom Ranch may be required; may share accommodations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blacksmithing

Farrier skills

Own tools

Job description

Xanterra Travel Collection is hiring a Blacksmith to join the Transportation team at Grand Canyon South Rim. The role focuses on Farrier/Blacksmith operations, primarily shoeing mules, with responsibilities to maintain a safe, clean shop and adhere to all safety policies.

The position includes on-site housing options, meals, and various employee benefits. The job is full-time, year-round, with a typical 40-hour, 5-day schedule; compensation includes hourly pay for non-shoeing work and per-mule