Seasonal Tour Bus Driver - Grand Canyon South Rim

Seasonal Tour Bus Driver – Grand Canyon South Rim

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Grand Canyon National Park! Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests!

As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top‑notch hospitality.

Job Summary

This position is accountable for driving tour buses as well as providing taxi service as needed in the Grand Canyon Village area.

The Details

• Position type:
  Seasonal (must agree to work 5–6 months)
• Start date:
  
  February 2026
• Pay: $25.50 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)
• Housing:
  Private room in a shared apartment for $267.00 per month, which includes basic utilities

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?

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 at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim

• Low-cost housing and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth)
• 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

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free Wi‑Fi
• Paid day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Provide Grand Canyon National Park guests a narrated, thematic experience that allows guests to make personal connections to the resources of the Park while safely transporting guests on a DOT‑regulated Tour Bus.
• Use established Primary Park Themes to provide guests of Grand Canyon National Park and Grand Canyon Railway with a compelling link between the tangible and visible resources along the Grand Canyon South Rim with the intangible meanings found within those resources in a way that allows guests to make their own connections to the place.
• Use effective interpretive techniques and thematic narrative to assist the National Park Service in imparting the mission, vision, purpose, and goals of Grand Canyon National Park to our guests.
• Provide knowledgeable, accurate, and resourced information on Xanterra South Rim services and facilities to passengers, guests and visitors as requested.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance in the prescribed uniform.
• Ensure safety of all clients and adhere to all risk‑management policies while performing tasks.
• Drive village taxi service as scheduled by dispatch.
• Utilize proper radio communications at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
• Conduct pre‑trip/post‑trip inspections of the assigned vehicle, including oil, radiator fluid levels, plug‑in cords, and tires.
• Report any vehicle maintenance or performance problems to Tour Bus Manager or Dispatcher on duty immediately.
• Comply with all Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.
• Successfully complete the Xanterra Defensive Driving Course.
• Report any motor vehicle accident, regardless of how minor, immediately to Dispatcher on duty.
• Continuously improve identified areas of the Interpretive Tour Guide audits performed by Xanterra South Rim LLC and NPS.
• Assist co‑workers with tasks and share commentary information.
• Operate company equipment safely and properly in all weather conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications…