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    Wildland CDL Certified Hiking and Backpacking Guide

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    United States
    Posted
    3 weeks ago

    Job Description

    Share your passion of nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors!

    We are now seeking CDL certifed guides to lead trips across the Sierras, one of California’s most stunning regions.

    As a Guide, you will enhance the lives of our guests by doing everything in their power to lead and facilitate a safe, fun, positive, unforgettable outdoor adventure experience while fostering a respect and appreciation for the special places we travel in.

    Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 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. Some trips require guides to drive groups to and from the trailhead, possibly including pulling a trailer. Multi-day trips with Wildland Trekking range from 3-7 days with mileages that range from 5-12 miles per day.:

    In program areas where we offer llama trips, guides are trained as llama wranglers in addition to our guide training, and assume all llama related responsibilities in addition to guide duties described above.

    Benefits include a fun, supportive work environment with high-quality people, paid training, post-trip gratuities, and opportunities for professional growth into management positions. Imagine working a job where many of America's premier hiking destinations are your day-to-day lifestyle.:

    To be considered you must:

    Must possess a valid CDL with a passenger endorsement to be considered.

    Be 21 years or older, as required by insurance to drive

    Successfully complete WTC Guide Training Course, shadow trip, and all applicable trainings

    Obtain/maintain a Backcountry Food Handlers or servSafe certification

    Pass a background and motor vehicle investigation

    Pass a drug test (CA only)

    For front country trips, the ability and willingness to pick up and move heavy loads and carry a moderate backpack of 25-35lbs

    Willing and able to guide at least two trips monthly during peak season

    Additional preferred but not essential qualifications:

    Must have significant personal and/or professional multi-day guiding experience in the backcountry 1-2 years Willingness to run any trip type barring physical restriction discussed and accommodation made upon hire Competence in backcountry travel and living skills Hold/Maintain current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Technician (WEMT) and Adult CPR certification

    Ability and willingness to pick up and carry a heavy backpack (45-65 lbs) for multiple hours/days For Driving: commercial driving experience preferred (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers); ability to drive and maneuver with a cargo trailer

    All fields are required for applications to be reviewed.

    Share your passion of nature, travel, and adventure while introducing guests to the magic of the outdoors!

    We are now seeking CDL certifed guides to lead trips across the Sierras, one of California’s most stunning regions.

    As a Guide, you will enhance the lives of our guests by doing everything in their power to lead and facilitate a safe, fun, positive, unforgettable outdoor adventure experience while fostering a respect and appreciation for the special places we travel in.

    Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 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. Some trips require guides to drive groups to and from the trailhead, possibly including pulling a trailer. Multi-day trips with Wildland Trekking range from 3-7 days with mileages that range from 5-12 miles per day.:

    In program areas where we offer llama trips, guides are trained as llama wranglers in addition to our guide training, and assume all llama related responsibilities in addition to guide duties described above.

    Benefits include a fun, supportive work environment with high-quality people, paid training, post-trip gratuities, and opportunities for professional growth into management positions. Imagine working a job where many of America's premier hiking destinations are your day-to-day lifestyle.:

    To be considered you must:

    Must possess a valid CDL with a passenger endorsement to be considered.

    Be 21 years or older, as required by insurance to drive

    Successfully complete WTC Guide Training Course, shadow trip, and all applicable trainings

    Obtain/maintain a Backcountry Food Handlers or servSafe certification

    Pass a background and motor vehicle investigation

    Pass a drug test (CA only)

    For front country trips, the ability and willingness to pick up and move heavy loads and carry a moderate backpack of 25-35lbs

    Willing and able to guide at least two trips monthly during peak season

    Additional preferred but not essential qualifications:

    Must have significant personal and/or professional multi-day guiding experience in the backcountry 1-2 years Willingness to run any trip type barring physical restriction discussed and accommodation made upon hire Competence in backcountry travel and living skills Hold/Maintain current Wilderness First Responder (WFR) or Wilderness Emergency Technician (WEMT) and Adult CPR certification

    Ability and willingness to pick up and carry a heavy backpack (45-65 lbs) for multiple hours/days For Driving: commercial driving experience preferred (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers); ability to drive and maneuver with a cargo trailer

    All fields are required for applications to be reviewed.

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