Shuttle Driver/Water Taxi Crew for Fat Bear Lodge & Katmai Water Taxi

The Role

As a Shuttle Driver and/or Crew Member for Katmai Water Taxi, you will play a critical role in the daily transportation of guests and the smooth operation of our water taxi service and lodge support systems. This position combines guest shuttle driving, on-water crew responsibilities, and light lodge support duties during downtime.

The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment. You should enjoy guest interaction, take pride in maintaining vehicles and equipment, and be willing to jump in where needed to keep operations running smoothly.

Duties

Shuttle Driver Responsibilities

• Pick up Katmai Water Taxi and lodge guests from designated locations

• Transport guests to Lake Camp or Fat Bear Lodge

• Ensure guest lunches for unguided Brooks trips are loaded into the van and transferred to the Water Taxi at Lake Camp

• Keep shuttle vans fueled with diesel

• Wash and clean vans as needed, inside and out

Water Taxi Crew Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain with anchoring and docking

• Help navigate into and out of the river channel by identifying and calling out markers

• Assist with loading and unloading passengers

• Assist passengers with bags as needed

• Help clean the interior of the boat at the beginning and end of each day

• Assist in locating missing passengers at Brooks Camp if they do not arrive for their scheduled run

• Deliver cancellation notices to the Brooks Camp Visitor Center and campground when necessary

Lodge Support (During Downtime)

When there is downtime between shuttle runs, you’ll assist with light lodge and property support tasks that help keep operations running smoothly. All duties are clearly outlined on a laminated checklist so expectations are straightforward and organized.

Compensation

• $3,000 per month

• House tips shared

• Food and housing provided at $15 per day

  • If the full season is completed, this amount is returned to you

Housing

Housing is provided on-site in shared accommodations.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a valid driver’s license and is comfortable driving vans

• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented

• Comfortable working flexible hours in a dynamic environment

• Willing to assist both on land and on the water

• Enjoys working with guests and as part of a small, close-knit team

• Has CPR/First Aid/AED training

To Apply

Please email employment@fatbearlodge.com and include BOAT CREW in the subject line.