Winter 2026 Snowcoach Driver/Guide - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!

Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests.

We're hiring Snowcoach Drivers/Guides at Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Gardiner, MT. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone – an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!

Job Summary:

This multifaceted role combines tour guiding, driving, and equipment operation in all weather conditions. The position requires extensive knowledge of the park, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to safely operate and maintain vehicles. Candidates must be flexible, professional, and able to work long hours in challenging outdoor environments while representing the company positively.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal

Season Dates: December 2025 - March 2026

Pay: $15.75/hour

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/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:

Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at a low cost

Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included

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:

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Learning and Development Program

Perks:

Free Yellowstone National Park pass

Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)

Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.

Employee discounts at local gateway communities

100+ miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)

Outdoor ice skating rinks

Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts

$350 Referral Bonus Program

The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

Safely operate wheeled and tracked company vehicles in all weather conditions, including up to 10 hours of driving on rough or icy roads

Maintain professionalism and provide courteous guest service while working outdoors, including during extreme weather and vehicle breakdowns

Perform daily vehicle service tasks: refueling, adding fluids, cleaning, and minor mechanical repairs for company and private vehicles

Load and unload luggage and ski equipment; operate vehicles for tours and other operational needs

Deliver knowledgeable, accurate interpretive commentary on Yellowstone National Park’s natural, cultural, and geologic features

Ensure punctuality by keeping tours on schedule and promptly completing all required reports and documentation

Represent the company positively with a clean, neat appearance in the prescribed uniform and maintain safe work practices at all times

Frequently stay overnight at various facilities inside and outside Yellowstone National Park and perform other duties as assigned, including Winter Dispatch Office Assistant responsibilities when needed

Qualifications

Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Must possess current 1st Aid/CPR certifications (training provided if needed)

Winter driving skills with a good driving record

Able to communicate effectively through speech and hearing

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues within designated time lines

Good reading and comprehension skills to research tour information relating to Park history and features

Able to organize information about Yellowstone Park into an interpretive thematic tour

Knowledge of National Park Service, Company and Departmental policies and procedures

Physical Requirements include:

Must meet all DOT physical requirements and be able to pass a DOT physical exam

Able to bend, twist and lift up to 50lbs simultaneously and repeatedly

Able to withstand up to 12 or more hours consecutive driving on rough and/or icy roads

Able to work outdoors in variable weather (including rain, sleet, snow, direct sunlight, high winds, and temperatures ranging from -60 degrees to +50 degrees Fahrenheit)

Ability to operate company vehicles at an expert level with full use of both hands and feet

Able to walk up to a mile several times each day at elevations ranging from 5,300 feet to 10,500 feet above sea level

Ability to sit for extended periods of time

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.