Raft Pilot- Black Canyon Rafting

Guest Services, Inc.; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a raft pilot to provide an informative narration while guiding an inflatable raft. You will ensure the safety of visitors and protect park resources during each tour.

The role requires maintaining equipment and supplies, performing safety drills, assisting with training new pilots, following environmental policies, and delivering excellent visitor service in varied outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to narrate clearly and concisely.
• Understand safety procedures and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide informative narration while piloting an inflatable raft.
• Ensure visitor safety and protection of park resources during tours.
• Maintain raft supplies (fuel, water, air, first aid kit).
• Operate raft with emphasis on safety and guest experience.
• Maintain knowledge of safety procedures and environmental policies.
• Collaborate with team to ensure cohesive operation.
• Keep rafts clean and equipment organized.
• Assist in training new raft pilots.

Skills

Narration skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's License

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Raft operations

VHF Radio

Water safety equipment

First aid kit handling

Job description

Job Summary

Provide an informative narration while piloting an inflatable raft. Insure the safety of all visitors and the protection of the park resources.

Compensation Amount

17.00 USD Hourly

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep raft appropriately supplied i.e. fuel, water, air, first aid kit etc.


• Deliver the required narration though out the tour.


• Operate the raft to insure visitor safety and raft protection.


• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all safety procedures.


• Work together with the other team members to provide a cohesive operation.


• Keep rafts clean and orderly.


• Clean and fold towels as needed, clean water jug and portable toilets daily.


• Provide excellent visitor service.


• Assist in training new raft pilots.


• Employees are required to perform their work in a manner protective of human health and the environment and to report any deviations of environmental policy to their supervisor.


• Employees are also required to be aware of and participate, where necessary, in the achievement of environmental objectives and implementation of the environmental management system


• Follow Black Canyon/Willow Beach River Adventures wastewater handling, recycling, fuel dock and raft parking procedures.


• Such other and further duties as are required from time to time, as defined by Company Management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Operate rafts in a safe and efficient manner.


• Narrate in a clear and concise manner.


• Must maintain a current CPR/First Aid card.


• Must maintain a current Driver's License.


• Understand security policies within \"secure zone\" of Hoover Dam.


• Understand engine mechanics and perform minor repair.


• Knowledge or ability to be trained in ISO/EMS Awareness.


• Knowledge or ability to be trained in Employee Orientation.


• Knowledge or ability to be trained in Hazard Communications.


• Know ledge or ability to be trained in Hazardous Materials Response.


• Knowledge or ability to be trained in Emergency Response/Respiratory Protection.


• Knowledge or ability to be trained in Recycled Materials.


• Knowledge or ability to be trained in Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Washer/Dryer


• Vacuum


• Raft


• 15 Passenger Van


• Fuel Dispenser


• Cleaning Supplies


• 2 Cycle Oil Dispenser


• Air pump


• Pump-out Equipment


• VHF Radio

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job entails the physical activities detailed below.

• Driving a raft


• Working in Hot Weather


• Bending


• Stooping


• Visual identification of wildlife


• Visual identification of land marks


• Lifting up to 50 pounds


• Standing for short and long periods of time


• Working in sunlight for long periods

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING

• High School diploma, GED or other acceptable experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Recreational Boating experience preferred.


• Prefer to have experience working with the public.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.