Zipline Driver Guide - 2027 Season

Denali Park Adventures; Alaska; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Denali Park Adventures is seeking a Driver Guide to safely transport guests to and from our launch site in 14-passenger vans, while delivering excellent customer service and local area information.

Responsibilities include guest check-in, communication with office and management, and strict adherence to safety protocols. Must maintain a clean fleet, be flexible with scheduling, and possess First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have clean MVR and strong communication skills.
• Capable of working on feet for up to 8 hours daily.
• First Aid and CPR certified required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport guests to/from launch site in 14-passenger vans and provide local area information.
• Assist with guest check-in and coordinate with hotel/front desk staff.
• Enforce safety requirements of zipline tours and maintain vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

MVR

Communication

Flexibility

Safety mindset

First Aid & CPR

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As a Driver Guide, you play a key role in shaping each guest’s overall experience. Safely transport guests to and from our launch site in 14-passenger vans while maintaining a high level of professionalism, attentiveness, and guest care. Often serving as the first and last point of contact for our company, you help set the tone for the adventure ahead and leave a lasting final impression at the journey’s end.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Safely transport guests while providing local area information.
• Assist with guest check in.
• Effectively communicate with office and management.
• Understand and enforce safety requirements of zipline tour.
• Track and adapt to updates or alterations to the shuttle schedule.
• Communicate and maintain a positive relationship with hotel front desk staff.
• Memorize and strictly adhere to shuttle pick up schedule.
• Understand and follow all local driving laws.
• Washing, fueling, and cleaning vehicles.
• Safety inspection and documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Ability to work on feet and behind driver seat for up to 8 hours a day.
• Must be willing and able to assist in maintaining a clean fleet.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a “Safety First” mentality.
• Flexibility with scheduling.
• Ability to think calm and critically in high-stress situations.
• First Aid and CPR certified.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years experience in shuttle driving.
• 2-5 years experience in customer service.
• Experience working in seasonal tourism a major plus.
• Familiarity with Denali National Park history, landscape and wildlife.
• Prior visitation to Denali.

Pay is DOE - $20 ($18 hourly base wage + $2 per hour end of season bonus) + TIPS (tips will add at least $3-6/hour!)