Call: 1-800-789-RAFT
1-800-789-7238
Alaska Whitewater Rafting at Denali National Park
Bus drivers must possess an Alaska Class C Commercial Drivers License with Passenger
endorsement (Class C CDL with P endorsement). Due to insurance requirements,
Denali Paddlesports requires that its new hires for bus drivers have five years
driving experience, a clean driving record, and qualify quickly for the Alaska
Class C CDL with P endorsement. The license fees are approximately $150.00. Drivers
are responsible for paying their own fees. We will assist with bus training in
addition to providing a bus for your road test. Driver training and bus rental
fees are waived as long as the applicant/employee successfully completes a full
season of work. In the event of termination prior to the end of the season, individuals
are responsible for reimbursing Denali Paddlesports for the costs of their training
as well as paying any bus rental fees. Federal Law subjects all CDL drivers to
pre-employment, random, probable cause and post accident drug and alcohol testing.
Denali Paddlesports adheres to all applicable local, state and federal laws regarding
commercial vehicles operation.
Bus drivers who have any expectations of becoming whitewater guides are encouraged
to have up to date certifications in advanced first aid and SRT (Swiftwater
River Technician). Each year in the spring Nenana Raft Adventures offers classes
allowing
candidates to obtain these certifications. The advanced first aid class is
one approved by the State of Alaskas Division of Emergency Preparedness
and is a class leading to Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification.
Candidates
from the Lower 48 frequently substitute Wilderness First Responder certification
for the ETT certification. Candidates who select the in-house Nenana Raft training
must pay for their ETT and SRT training. Normally the combined cost of both
these classes is just under $500.
Typical duties for bus drivers:
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections.
Clean bus, gas up bus.
Drive bus from Healy to Denali hotels, pick up guests, help them into
the bus,
provide them with a positive first experience with the company.
Distribute release forms to guests and assure that each guest has signed
a release
form.
Drive bus from Denali hotels to the Nenana Raft Adventures office.
Help guides fit guests with drysuits and PFDs and assist them with this
gear.
Assure that each guest's personal gear is put in to the right bus.
Follow whitewater trip and at various locations leave the bus to observe
the
raft trip.
Treat all guests with courtesy, remembering whose vacation it is.
Maintain friendly, positive attitude towards guests and coworkers.
Be a team player. Display good judgment. Be dependable, punctual, willing
to
abide by Denali Paddlesports criteria for employment.
Be willing to assist mechanic staff with basic repair and maintenance
of buses,
vans, trailers, and other vehicles.
Other duties as assigned.
