Wet Planet is looking for a CDL Bus Driver & Maintenance Manager!
Our bus drivers enjoy short, easy drives taking guests to and from the river, and often find that it’s a nice change of pace from long school bus or ski shuttle routes. In between trips, our lead driver has time to do basic care and maintenance of our vehicles, as well as small facility and gear repairs as needed.
Wet Planet
Each year, many of our guests and team members return to enjoy the abundance of beautiful rivers we raft and kayak in Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Our headquarters is located on the banks of the White Salmon River in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, surrounded by a whitewater paradise and an incredible community of boaters. It's the perfect location for raft guides and kayakers to work and play in the Pacific Northwest.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Handy with tools, and able to perform light repairs
- Enjoys the dynamic of working in seasonal outdoor industry
- Good communication skills, can work in a team as well as independently
- Commercial Class B Drivers License in good standing, with passenger endorsement and air brake endorsement
Availability:
- Full-time, full season: April 1st through Oct. 1st
- Full-time, peak season: June-August
- Part-time, peak season: June-August
Wet Planet Perks:
- Access to free trips and courses, and discounted professional training (river rescue courses, medical courses, ACA instructor course, etc.)
- Cross training for other job areas & opportunities within Wet Planet
- Discounts on food, drinks, and merchandise in the Wet Planet store and espresso bar
- Industry Pro Purchase program
- Free rafting and kayak courses for friends & family
- Annual multi-day staff trip (Main Salmon or Owyhee rivers)
- Regular staff dinners (SND – Saturday Night Dinner)
- Access to local housing options
- Connections for winter job opportunities
- Accrued Sick Leave
- Retirement plan after two years of employment
Compensation:
- Hourly, starting at $19
- Simple IRA savings plan option after 2 years
Combine your desire to play outside with your professional skillset and experience – join our team!