CDL Rafting Driver - Summer 2026

POWDR

5d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor. This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play! Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass Free and discounted friends & family day passes Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more) Employee housing program 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting Discounted onsite daycare Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more) Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts Position Summary The Driver’s main responsibility is to provide transportation of guests and staff to our various river systems. Drivers may be asked to drive buses, transporters, vans, trucks, and bicycles. Depending on the specific trip location, drivers are then required to follow trips and take photos, set up lunch, and shuttle vehicles. At the end of a trip, drivers collect gear, help guides load equipment if needed, and drive guests back to the trip's origination location. Drivers provide information regarding products we sell, services we offer, and regional information, including natural history and local offerings. We encourage our drivers to communicate with our staff and guests and to make each day a fun experience. Safe driving and workplace practices are a high priority.

Requirements

• License/Certifications: Class B CDL with passenger and airbrake endorsement, First Aid/CPR.
• Technical: Basic knowledge of vehicles for inspection and reporting.
• Physical Capabilities: Can be outside in all weather conditions. Must be physically capable of assisting guides and other staff with equipment. Must be able to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds.
• Additional: Able to ride a bike on trails.
• Minimum Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 25+

Responsibilities

• Vehicle pre-trip inspection / clean as necessary / report mechanical issues to Manager.
• Safely drive guests to launch points.
• At Upper Deschutes (Big Eddy) location: Direct guests to launch points and make sure all guests have been handed off to their guides.
• Shuttle guide vehicle and bus to the take-out location.
• At McKenzie/Lower Deschutes locations: Ensuring guests’ food is accounted for and transported properly for a day trip.
• Taking photos.
• Assisting with lunch setup and putting away.
• Assist guides with equipment distribution assistance.
• Providing information to guests about products we sell, services we offer, and the regional area. information, including natural history.
• Clean and fuel the vehicle at the end of the day.
• Clean the shop area.
• Assist with equipment pre-and post-trip.
• Provide input on areas for improvement.
• Assist when asked to help in any area of Sun Country Tours Operations.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
• Free and discounted friends & family day passes
• Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine
• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
• Employee housing program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted onsite daycare
• Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)
• Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED