Rocky Mountain - Employee Transportation Driver - Seasonal

Xanterra; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Transportation team at Rocky Mountain National Park as an Employee Transportation Driver. Enjoy a unique work environment at high elevation while ensuring safe transport for employees. This full-time, seasonal role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass

Retail, lodging, and travel discounts

Planned employee trips and activities

15% Verizon service/products discount

The adventure of a lifetime!

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid non-CDL driver’s license with a clean record.
• Ability to work independently with excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company-supplied vans in all weather conditions.
• Transport employees from housing to the store at 12,000 ft.
• Maintain a neat vehicle and perform general housekeeping.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Rocky Mountain National Park!

Working at the historic Trail Ridge Store & Café located high in the Rocky Mountains on Trail Ridge Road – cresting at over 12,000 feet – is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! Xanterra operates a cafe, coffee bar, and retail store which are open seasonally from late May to mid-October. If you love nature, beautiful scenery, and have a passion for working in hospitality, Rocky Mountain National Park should be your destination.

We’re hiring Employee Transportation Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Job Summary:

Safely operate company-supplied vans in all weather conditions. Drive employees from the Estes Park housing facility to the Trail Ridge Store & Café at 12,000 ft. daily.

The Details:

Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal. No full-time year-round positions available.
Season Dates: Mid-May to mid-October
Pay: $19.30/hour
Schedule: Approximately 45 hours/week, 5 days (may include weekends, evenings, holidays)

Why Rocky Mountain National Park?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Rocky Mountain National Park and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Rocky Mountain:

• Dormitory-style housing and on-site meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free Wi-Fi, onsite laundry, and cable TV
• Employee housing in Estes Park with good cellphone service
• Free shuttle within Estes Park
• Small community of coworkers from across the country and world

Benefits:

• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan
• Paid Sick and Safety Time (PSST)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Rocky Mountain National Park pass
• Retail, lodging, and travel discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Perform duties aligned with the Company’s Core Values, Mission, and guest service standards.
• Ensure safe operation of company vehicles, transporting employees in all weather, 22 miles each way. Note: Side road guards are not provided on Trail Ridge Road.
• Make multiple drives per day as scheduled.
• Maintain a neat vehicle and perform general housekeeping of vans as needed.
• Report vehicle issues to management.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and complete inspection reports.
• Follow all company policies, NPS, and DOT regulations.
• Assist with general maintenance and repair tasks if needed.
• Assist in stocking, unpacking merchandise, and cleaning the store.
• Assist in the Café as needed.
• Ensure daily cleaning of employee bathrooms.
• Foster positive communication and teamwork with all staff.
• Work with minimal supervision, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
• Complete background checks, driver’s license verification, and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid non-CDL driver’s license with a clean record.
• Ability to work at 12,000 feet elevation.
• Ability to work independently with excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to drive safely in all weather conditions.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Positive and clear communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and communicate with managers.

Physical requirements include:

• Standing/walking for 8-10 hours.
• Sitting for extended periods (~8 hours).
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Bending, stretching, reaching for extended periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.