Taxi Driver/Employee Shuttle Driver - Grand Canyon South Rim

Overview

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We’re hiring Taxi Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this season!

Job Summary:
Provide taxi service in Grand Canyon Village and surrounding areas.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Pay: $15.55 per hour
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?
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 at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• 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:

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Pick up passengers at dispatched location and deliver passengers to requested destination.
• Collect fare from passengers and record trip and fare. Turn in collected fare(s) to the Dispatcher in a timely manner.
• Provide information of services to passengers as requested.
• Contact dispatch via radio after dropping off passengers to receive next assignment.
• Conduct daily safety inspection of taxi, and report any discrepancies to the Dispatcher.
• Fuel the vehicle, check and fill all vital fluids including tire pressure when needed.
• Maintain interior cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Enforce all Xanterra South Rim L.L.C., National Park Service and Department of Transportation rules and policies for transporting passengers.
• Obey all posted speed limits and all other traffic regulations.
• Assist passengers as needed and requested by the passengers and/or Dispatch.
• Respond to pickup requests from Switchboard Operator.
• Use proper radio codes when communicating with Dispatch, other taxi/tour drivers, National Park Service or Fire & Security.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license with a minimal number of moving violations and/or citations having been issued.
• Possess a required Department of Transportation physical exam card.
• Comply with Xanterra South Rim L.L.C. Company Vehicle Policy.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, AM & PM Employee Shuttle, and be on call if needed.
• Good verbal communication skills to conduct radio communication, as well as interact with passengers.
• Able to pass company sponsored defensive driving course, and practice defensive driving at all times while operating vehicle.
• Some previous experience in a “for hire” or shuttle/courtesy transportation driving environment.

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 status as a protected veteran.