Overview

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

Take the scenic route. With over 142 miles of Yellowstone's grand loop, the Transportation Department has the important responsibility of taking guests and deliveries where they need to go.

We’re hiring a Manager of Transportation Services to Live. Work. Explore. in Yellowstone! 

The Details:Position Type: Full-Time Year-Round 

Pay: Will be discussed during the interview process Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours per week, (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real 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 Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
• Health, life and other insurance benefits
• Free Access to our Employee Recreation Program (hiking, photography, camping, wildlife watching, and more!)
• Discounts in and around Yellowstone
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

Responsibilities

• Understand and operate in accordance with Xanterra Parks & Resorts Mission and Core Values
• Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing the operations of the Transportation Maintenance and Transportation and Interpretation Departments
• Work closely with the shop foreman to schedule and assign vehicle maintenance to maximize productivity and efficiency in the Transportation Maintenance operations
• Staff selection, employee training and development, effective use of labor force
• Administration of the Transportation Maintenance department under the terms of the company’s collective bargaining agreement
• Development and implementation of Preventive Maintenance Programs for fleet vehicles
• Continually analyze Transportation Department tours and activities for the purpose of adding, deleting or modifying new products
• Development of department rates and schedules and maintenance for summer and winter Transportation Department operations
• Analyze expenditures and other financial information in order to develop plans, policies, and budgets for increasing profits and improving services
• Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets
• Administer multi-Park DOT program
• Assure departmental compliance of all reports and logs applicable to federal Department of Transportation regulations
• Administer the Electronic Logging Device program for Department of Transportation compliance purposes
• Interacts with the National Park Service interpretive and concession management staffs to assure client satisfaction with interpretive programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Basic accounting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of DOT regulations
• Understand and promote a safe work environment and safe driving practices
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills, with emphasis on the ability to effectively produce and distribute information across different units within and outside the company
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good time management abilities
• Excellent decision-making ability
• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers

Physical Requirements include:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in a higher altitude environment
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to lift boxes of materials of 30 – 75 lbs
• Ability to walk, reach, stand, as necessary to perform job duties as noted

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