Commercial Bus Drivers - Winter 2026/27
Powdr · Bend · $24.73/hr (stated in the posting)
Location: Bend, Oregon
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)
- Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
- Discounted daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
- 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
*** Multiple Schedules Available***
Winter Full-Time & Summer Part-Time
Winter Part-Time & Summer Part-Time
Winter Part-Time (Winter Seasonal)
Position Summary
To perform the duties assigned, including pre-tripping and post-tripping of vehicles used. Transporting staff and/or guests around the mountain, to and from Bend, to and from Sunriver, and/or to and from La Pine.
Essential Duties & Major Responsibilities
Maintain a commercial driver's license and Department of Transportation medical card.
Complete driver's vehicle inspection report before operating vehicle.
Complete post-trip inspection report at the end of each day’s vehicle use.
Report any vehicle deficiencies on the inspection report to the manager or supervisor, and vehicle maintenance shop in a prompt manner.
Transport guests and staff from one destination to another in a safe manner at a reasonable time interval.
Job Scope
Your primary function is to ensure that the bus and/or transport vehicle you are operating is in a safe and functional condition. Transportation of guests and staff from Point to point in a safe and timely manner. Understand and follow federal regulations, state regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Secondary Function
Exercise customer service skills when applicable to engage guests and make them feel welcome. Also share knowledge of the resort services and future events appropriate for public disclosure.
Professionally and politely, inform guests of needed corrective action. Such as having guests move to an appropriate parking space so as not to block bus lanes.
In extreme emergencies, drivers may be directed to drop passengers off and support Emergency operations; drivers will never be asked to do anything that is high risk.
Interpersonal Contacts
Guests, fellow employees, & ski instructors.
Specific Job Skills
License/Certification: Commercial driver's license, passenger endorsement, current DOT medical card.
Technical: An understanding of police terminology and classification of crimes/incidents. Can look up ORS # and understand. Report Writing. Testifying in Court.
Physical Capabilities: Must be able to bend, Crouch, and stretch in a manner that allows proper inspection of a commercial vehicle. The ability to climb at least 4 steps and spend periods of time in a seated position behind a steering wheel for up to 4 hours at a time.
Additional: First Aid/CPR/AED preferred.
Education/Related Experience
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Minimum time in related position: 1+ year in commercial driving capacity.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Such accommodation requires an interactive discussion with the Human Resources Department before such accommodation can be made.
In addition to the specific conditions below, every position at Mt. Bachelor requires the ability to shovel snow and walk on steep and uneven surfaces.
Current Hiring Range: $24.73/hr
Minimum Age Requirement: 25+
Come Work Where You Play!
Please be aware incomplete applications will not be accepted or reviewed. Mt. Bachelor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mt. Bachelor is committed to creating a quality work environment which makes full use of the talents and contributions of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship status, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability or military status.