Wildland CDL Certified Hiking and Backpacking Guide

Wildland CDL Certified Hiking and Backpacking Guide

At Wildland Trekking our mission is to be a global leader in adventure travel by providing exceptional hiking adventures, in a responsible sustainable way, which promotes the conservation of both natural and human communities. Share your passion of nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors! We are now seeking CDL certified guides to lead trips across the Sierras
, one of California’s most stunning regions.

Location:

California, United States.

• Guest email correspondence before the trip
• Gear and food preparation
• Pre‑trip orientation meeting
• Assist guests in learning basic skills (backpack adjusting and putting up tents, etc.)
• Natural and human history interpretation
• Risk management, first aid, cooking and clean‑up
• Gear repair in the field
• Meaningful post‑trip wrap‑up with guests, post‑trip gear de‑issue and trip debrief
• Drive groups to and from the trailhead as required, including pulling a trailer
• Guide multi‑day trips (3–7 days, 5–12 miles per day)
• For llama trips, serve as a trained llama wrangler and assume all llama‑related responsibilities

• Valid CDL with passenger endorsement
• 21 years or older
• 1–2 years of significant multi‑day guiding experience in the backcountry
• Willingness to run any trip type barring physical restriction discussed and accommodation made upon hire
• Successfully complete WTC Guide Training Course, shadow trip, and all applicable trainings
• Competence in backcountry travel and living skills
• Current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Technician (WEMT) and Adult CPR certification
• Backcountry Food Handlers or Serv Safe certification
• Pass a background investigation and motor‑vehicle investigation
• Pass a drug test (California only)
• Ability to carry a heavy backpack (45–65 lbs) for multiple hours or days
• For front‑country trips, ability to lift and move heavy loads and carry a moderate backpack (25–35 lbs)
• Guide at least two trips monthly during peak season
• Commercial driving experience preferred; ability to drive and maneuver with a cargo trailer

• Fun, supportive work environment with high‑quality people
• Paid training
• Post‑trip gratuities
• Opportunities for professional growth into management positions
• Flexible work arrangements; work from home and work from anywhere 4 weeks a year
• A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families and close friends
• 5 extra days of leave per year for use on Intrepid trips
• Minimum 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and other leave provisions
• Access to e‑learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
• 20 hours of volunteer leave each year
• Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 counselling service for you and your family

Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognize that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.