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Hatch River Expeditions Jobs
The Hatch River Expeditions warehouse is located in Marble Canyon, Arizona, beneath the Vermilion Cliffs and near Lees Ferry (the put-in for Grand Canyon rafting trips). Hatch is a family-owned business that has been providing commercial river rafting trips since 1929, and in Grand Canyon since 1934. Today, we launch about 60 commercially guided trips per year, each of which goes 188 river miles with guests and up to 90 further miles to the raft takeout point. Our rafting season runs April through September.
As Marble Canyon is located in a remote section of Northern Arizona, having your own transportation is highly recommended. The nearest town is Page, Arizona located 47 miles away. With that being said, the Hatch warehouse is located near many National Parks, so if you love the outdoors and have an adventurous spirit, this opportunity may be right for you.
In addition to river guides based out of Marble Canyon and our office in Flagstaff, Hatch employs warehouse staff, hiking guides, and truck drivers who ensure our trips run smoothly and our equipment gets where it needs to go.
Employment Opportunities
Hatch River Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
We always welcome resumes, even when we are not actively hiring.
River Guide or Swamper
Marble Canyon, AZ
Job Overview:
Experienced and knowledgeable guides must be able to:
- Navigate the river through rapids rated 1-10 (roughly equivalent to Class I-V)
- Provide guests with knowledge about Grand Canyon
- Prioritize guest safety
- Prep and cook meals
- Rig/de-rig the rafts before/after each trip
Positions Overview:
- Motor guides must have prior experience and will drive 35 foot rafts with an outboard motor. See our FAQs page for raft specs.
- Oar powered guides will use our 18 foot rafts; guests do not paddle.
- Those interested in becoming a guide but having little or no prior experience will begin as a swamper (assistant guide).
- All river positions are seasonal employment. Our river season is mid April through the end of September.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
- Stand and walk for each full day on the river, 7-12 days in a row, plus rigging and de-rigging days on either end of each trip
- Work safely with required chemicals
- Must be organized and attentive to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- Manage your time effectively
- Have a positive attitude and solid work ethic
- Pass a preseason drug test
Mandatory Certifications:
Regardless of position, all employees working on the river must have these certifications and they must be current prior to their first trip:
- Wilderness First Responder
- CPR
- Backcountry Food Certification (not just food handler)
- Grand Canyon River Guides and the Coconino County Environmental Health Department provide an online course for Backcountry Food Certification
How to Apply:
Email your resume to owner Steve Hatch at steve@hatchriverexpeditions.com and office manager Katie Nelson at katie@hatchriverexpeditions.com. Please include your experience and certifications with expiry dates and/or anticipated date(s) of renewal. If you do not already have the certifications listed above, your application will not be considered. You can send your resume any time and we will keep it on file. When we’re looking to hire, we will reach out at that time.
Truck Driver – No CDL Required
Flagstaff, AZ
Hatch River Expeditions is looking for an experienced truck driver to drive newer 1 ton diesel pickup trucks with 35’ gooseneck flatbed roller trailers hauling inflated rafts.
Position Overview:
- Part time, seasonal (late April through September)
- No CDL required
- Drives will include 1 overnight stay with a private motel room provided by Hatch
- Minimal loading and unloading required
- Medical card, driving test and log book entries required
- Pick up truck and trailer at 2pm in Flagstaff and return by 2pm to Flagstaff following day. Flagstaff to Pearce Ferry on day one, then to Marble Canyon and back to Flagstaff on day two. 12 hours drive time per round trip.
How to Apply:
Email your resume to owner Steve Hatch at steve@hatchriverexpeditions.com and office manager Katie Nelson at katie@hatchriverexpeditions.com. Please include your experience and certifications with expiry dates. You can send your resume any time and we will keep it on file. When we’re looking to hire, we will reach out at that time.