Raft Pilot- Black Canyon Rafting

Guest Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires operating boats, maintaining safety procedures, and delivering excellent visitor service. A high school diploma and recreational boating experience are preferred, with CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Recreational boating experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Keep raft appropriately supplied (fuel, water, air, first aid kit, etc.).
• Deliver the required narration throughout the tour.
• Operate the raft to ensure visitor safety and raft protection.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of all safety procedures.
• Work with team members to provide cohesive operation.
• Keep rafts clean and orderly.
• Provide excellent visitor service.
• Assist in training new raft pilots.
• Follow environmental policies and recycling procedures as required.

Skills

Narration

Safety procedures

Team player

Customer service

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

VHF Radio

Job description

Compensation Amount: 17.00 USD Hourly

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

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

• 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-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.