Wildland CDL Certified Hiking and Backpacking Guide

Intrepid

71d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid CDL with a passenger endorsement
• Be 21 years or older
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Commercial driving experience preferred (any job where you had to at least occasionally transport passengers)
• Ability to drive and maneuver with a cargo trailer

Responsibilities

• 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, possibly including pulling a trailer
• Llama wrangling (in program areas where llama trips are offered)

Benefits

• Fun, supportive work environment with high-quality people
• Paid training
• Post-trip gratuities
• Opportunities for professional growth into management positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees