Yellowstone Park Service Stations Inc.

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Do You Have Automotive Skills and Want to Spend the Summer Living and Working in Yellowstone National Park?

Yellowstone Park Service Stations (YPSS) offers some of the best summer jobs in Yellowstone National Park. Working as an Automotive Technician at one of our four automotive repair shops provides you with a truly unique experience. Under the supervision of a location manager, our Auto Techs perform a wide variety of mechanical and technical repairs on passenger cars, pickup trucks, and motor homes belonging to members of the public. In addition, Technicians are trained in the operation of our service trucks and tow truck units. As an Auto Tech you are on the front line of contact with park visitors, providing exceptional customer service and presenting a positive image of both YPSS and Yellowstone. If hired for this position, you must provide proper documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States. YPSS will perform a mandatory motor vehicle license and background check to determine if our insurance carrier will allow you to be added to our policy.

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Skills, Abilities, Experience, & Training Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Successful completion of one (1) year of automotive mechanical training beyond the high school level and/or at least one (1) year working at some level in the automotive mechanical/technical field.
• A valid driver's license, issued by any state, is a prerequisite. A Commercial Drivers License is not required to operate YPSS tow trucks; however, additional consideration is given to applicants who do have a CDL.
• Ability to drive large trucks on winding, narrow public roadways in a variety of road and weather conditions, including operating vehicles with a manual transmission.
• Must provide your own hand tools as YPSS supplies minimal hand tools and specialty equipment.
• The ability to always work with the public with courtesy and tact is nearly as important as the mechanical/technical knowledge and skills involved. YPSS provides a service to customers who are having vehicle concerns; therefore, enthusiastic and helpful customer service is a priority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, location management, and main office personnel.
• Ability to work adaptively in varying levels of business, from periods of fast-paced & high-volume customer traffic to slower times when individual initiative is required to complete mandatory daily shopkeeping and vehicle maintenance tasks.
• Comfortable operating computer-based systems including point of sale registers, programs including Microsoft Excel and Word, and using online services to order parts and diagnose vehicles.
• Basic math skills are required to accurately calculate the labor, service fees, and parts charges on customers’ bills.
• Ability to work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, sometimes for lengthy periods during vehicle towing and recovery operations.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds or more and to physically stand or drive for periods up to four hours long or more.
• Ability and willingness to learn and politely share accurate park information with visitors.

Daily Job Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Interact professionally and positively with park visitors from around the world in a busy, sometimes hectic environment, including the ability to patiently communicate through language barriers.
• Quickly, accurately, and independently diagnose mechanical and technical problems, without internet and with a bare minimum of test equipment during roadside service calls (diagnostic tools are available in the shops).
• Advise customers of possible solutions to their vehicle’s problems and make necessary repairs or adjustments as requested after determining what repairs are required.
• Thoroughly, accurately, and legibly fill out and complete service request (work) order forms for each vehicle.
• Operate tow trucks including towing disabled vehicles of all sizes, performing roadside service, and recovering vehicles from motor vehicle accidents. Operation of rollbacks, wreckers, and service vehicles will occur after proper training. Tow truck operation requires evening "on-call" duty for which the technician will be paid a percentage of revenues generated.
• Perform sales transactions by cash (including accurate cash handling), credit card, or company charge via point of sale system.
• Answer telephones and direct calls appropriately.
• Clean dormitories, sales & service areas, and exterior of work and living areas.
• Clean, wash, and maintain company service vehicles and tow equipment.
• Perform daily opening and closing duties including counting cash drawers, recording sales figures, and completing reports, and counting inventories.
• Share knowledge of Yellowstone's history, policies, and issues with park visitors.
• Undertake additional opportunities and duties as assigned.

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Room and Board:

Subsidized housing at our dorms in Yellowstone is only $7.50 per day and includes free laundry facilities, utilities, and WiFi. Most housing is in shared rooms. Limited private rooms and RV sites are available. All work locations are within walking distance from dorm housing. An optional meal plan including three meals per day at the Employee Dining Rooms (EDRs) is available for only $12.20 per day. Contact us for more details.

Compensation and Hours:

The 2024 wage for entry-level technicians is $20.00 per hour. Wages will be incrementally higher based on the applicant’s amount of training and practical experience, including consideration of ASE and/or WreckMaster certification(s). The basic work-week at the repair service facilities consists of five eight-hour days. Since our facilities are open seven days per week throughout the season, there is no premium pay for Sunday or holiday work. A person's days off may fall on any two consecutive days of the week. For any hours worked in excess of forty-eight per work-week, overtime is paid at the rate of time-and-a-half. 

In addition to normal business hours, each Automotive Technician is required to be "on call" several nights each week to provide emergency wrecker and road service during the hours when the repair facility is closed. Employees providing this service are paid a percentage of the revenue generated during this period. There is no pay for this duty unless the employee is actually called on to provide the emergency service. For additional details, please contact us.

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Working as an Automotive Technician with YPSS at one of our automotive repair shops in Yellowstone is an experience unlike working at any other repair shop! Where else can you meet people from all over the country and world, while working in the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park, where wildlife including bison, elk, and bears can wander by your shop at any time? With YPSS you’ll gain valuable mechanical and towing experience all while getting to spend the summer living in the world’s first national park - Yellowstone! Please contact us with any questions!

Take the first step in your Yellowstone Summer Adventure and APPLY TODAY!

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If you are a returning YPSS employee please complete application. Work references are not required unless new employment history has occurred since employment with YPSS.  Personal references are also not required if employed by YPSS within the last two years.  Questions? Contact us before completing. 

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Meet People from All Around the World while Living and Working in the Heart of Beautiful Yellowstone National Park!

Yellowstone Park Service Stations (YPSS) offers some of the best summer jobs in Yellowstone working as a Retail Associate (cashier) at one of our seven gas station/convenience store locations. Retail Associates are primarily responsible for the quick, efficient, friendly, and accurate check out of our customers. As a Retail Associate you are on the front line of contact with park visitors, providing exceptional customer service and presenting a positive image of both YPSS and Yellowstone. If hired for this position, you must provide proper documentation establishing your identity and eligibility to be legally employed in the United States and be willing to undergo a background and employment reference check.

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Skills, Abilities, Experience, & Training Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• One year of experience beyond the high school level is required.
• Exceptional customer service skills including a professional and pleasant attitude both on and off duty with visitors and team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with customers, co-workers, location management, and main office personnel.
• Ability to work adaptively in varying levels of business, from periods of fast-paced & high-volume customer traffic to slower times where individual initiative is required to complete mandatory daily tasks.
• Retail and cashiering experience are not required but preferred.
• Comfortable operating computer-based systems including touchscreen point of sale registers and programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work outdoors for short periods in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to physically stand for periods up to four hours long.
• Ability and willingness to learn and share accurate park information with visitors.

Daily Job Activities, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Interact professionally and positively with park visitors from around the world in a busy, sometimes hectic environment, including the ability to patiently communicate through language barriers.
• Perform sales transactions by cash (including accurate cash handling), credit card, or company charge via touchscreen point of sale system.
• Actively sell snacks, drinks, alcohol, tobacco products, and other retail items.
• Assist station management with inventory control.
• Answer telephones and direct calls appropriately.
• Assist with loading and unloading of warehouse delivery trucks & other vehicles.
• Restock snacks, drinks, and other retail items regularly.
• Clean public restrooms, dormitories, sales & service areas, and outside gas pumps.
• Pick up litter around the station and empty trash and recycling bins.
• Work varied shifts from possibly as early as 5:30am to as late as 11pm.
• Answer repetitive questions from visitors in a cheerful manner.
• Perform daily opening and closing duties including counting cash drawers, recording sales figures, and completing reports.
• Share knowledge of Yellowstone's history, policies, and issues with park visitors.
• Undertake additional opportunities and duties as assigned.

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Room and Board:

Subsidized housing at our dorms in Yellowstone is only $7.50 per day and includes free laundry facilities, utilities, and WiFi. Most housing is in shared rooms. Limited private rooms and RV sites are available. All work locations are within walking distance from dorm housing. An optional meal plan including three meals per day at the Employee Dining Rooms (EDRs) is available for only $12.20 per day. Contact us for more details.

Compensation and Hours:

The 2024 entry level pay rate is $17.20 per hour. An incentive-based location operations bonus is payable to those who satisfactorily complete the terms of the employment agreement. This is a seasonal, full-time position working 40 hours per week. Work weeks consist of 5 days of 8-hour shifts with two consecutive days off. Since our facilities are open seven days per week throughout the season, there is no premium pay for Sunday or holiday work. A person's days off may fall on any two consecutive days of the week. For any hours worked in excess of forty-eight per work-week, overtime is paid at the rate of time-and-a-half. For additional details, please contact us.

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Working as a Retail Associate with YPSS at one of our gas stations/convenience stores in Yellowstone is an experience unlike working at any other gas station! Where else can you meet people from all over the country and world, while working in the natural beauty of Yellowstone National Park, where wildlife including bison, elk, and bears can wander by your station at any time? With YPSS you’ll gain valuable work experience in a busy tourist destination all while getting to spend the summer living in the world’s first national park - Yellowstone! Please contact us with any questions!

Take the first step in your Yellowstone Summer Adventure and APPLY TODAY!

Apply Now