Xanterra Travel Collection

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 Columbia Falls, the gateway to Glacier National Park!

At Glacier National Park Lodges, we depend on our team members to be highly motivated, committed, share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee. 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 all our guests.

We’re hiring an Assistant Automotive Mechanic to Live. Work. Explore. in Columbia Falls, Montana!

Job Summary:

Perform routine maintenance on assigned company fleet equipment with emphasis on safety and cost control.

The Details:

Position Type: Seasonal

Season Dates: June through early-October 2025

Pay: $17.50/hr

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40-45 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Housing: Employee housing is not available

About Columbia Falls:

Just west of Glacier National Park lies a collection of communities who proudly welcome millions of visitors each year to the Glacier Gateway area. Columbia Falls - a lively Montana town with many locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, and summer farmers markets - is the ideal home base for exploring Glacier National Park and the 2.4 million acres in Flathead National Forest.

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Perks:

• Free Glacier National Park pass
• Free Red Bus Tours (if available)
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• 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
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on assigned company fleet equipment with emphasis on safety and cost control.
• Diagnose vehicle problems and perform corrective maintenance.
• Contribute insight and suggestions into vehicle maintenance program.
• Complete accurate work orders showing labor and materials used to perform each job and input work order into the company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Maintain cleanliness of shop and work area.
• Assist in other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid U.S. driver's license (CDL preferred).
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs. on a periodic basis.
• Must be able to stand, stretch, and bend for up to a 10 hour day.
• Must be able to work in sub-zero weather for a short period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces (i.e. under vehicles) or in strenuous positions.

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 veteran status.