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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for river rafting guide in Colorado is $16.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.89 and $15.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A River Rafting Guide is responsible for leading rafting trips on rivers, ensuring the safety and enjoyment of participants. They navigate the raft, provide safety instructions, and educate guests about the river environment. Guides must be skilled in paddling techniques, swift water rescue, and first aid. Their role also includes assessing river conditions, managing risks, and creating a fun and memorable experience for rafters.

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River Rafting Guides often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing weather or water conditions, ensuring the safety of guests with varying experience levels, and responding effectively to emergencies on the river. Working long hours outdoors, guides must also manage group dynamics and provide engaging commentary about the environment. These challenges require quick decision-making and strong communication skills. The ability to stay calm under pressure and foster teamwork ensures both guest safety and a memorable adventure for all participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the River Rafting Guide position, and why are they important?

Success as a River Rafting Guide requires strong knowledge of river navigation, safety procedures, first aid, and swimming, often backed by certifications such as CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and swiftwater rescue. Guides commonly use technical equipment like rafts, paddles, safety ropes, personal flotation devices, and communication radios. Exceptional interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to remain calm under pressure enable guides to provide clear instructions and a positive experience for diverse groups. These qualifications and qualities are essential to ensure both guest safety and enjoyment while managing the unpredictable nature of outdoor river environments.

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Commercial Painting Field Lead (Durango)

Mountain Pro

Durango, CO • On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Commercial Painting Field Lead - Durango, COMountain Pro

Durango, CO

Full-Time | Year-Round Work

Lead Painting Crews in Southwest Colorado

Mountain Pro is hiring a Commercial Painting Field Lead to guide crews on commercial, resort-area, and high-end residential painting projects throughout the Durango, CO area.

This is a hands-on field leadership opportunity for an experienced painter who can keep a crew organized, productive, safe, and focused on quality. You will partner closely with production leadership, help make daily jobsite decisions, and support professional painting results across Southwest Colorado.

About Mountain Pro

Mountain Pro is an established painting contractor serving Colorado's mountain and resort communities, with operations in Durango, Vail, Summit County, and surrounding areas. For more than 20 years, we have delivered professional painting services for luxury homes, commercial properties, and resort-area projects.

Our team is known for reliable work, clear communication, quality finishes, and a strong crew culture built around respect, accountability, and pride in the trade.

Learn more at: https://mountainpropainting.com/

What You'll Do
  • Lead and support painting crews on commercial and high-end residential jobsites
  • Set daily priorities and help keep projects safe, organized, and on schedule
  • Assign work based on crew strengths, project needs, and deadlines
  • Oversee surface preparation, masking, interior painting, exterior painting, detail work, and final touch-ups
  • Maintain high standards for prep, cleanliness, finish quality, and jobsite presentation
  • Communicate with Production Managers about materials, timelines, staffing, progress, and project needs
  • Adjust daily work plans when needed to protect schedules and quality
  • Troubleshoot jobsite issues and make practical field decisions
  • Support a respectful, hardworking, drama-free crew environment
  • Represent Mountain Pro professionally with clients, contractors, and property managers
  • Help deliver a finished product the whole team can be proud of
What You Bring
  • 2-3+ years of professional commercial painting experience preferred
  • Experience with interior, exterior, prep, and finish painting preferred
  • 2+ years of crew leadership, team lead, foreman, or field supervision experience preferred
  • Strong communication and crew management skills
  • Ability to plan daily work, solve problems, and keep jobs moving
  • High standards for preparation, detail, cleanliness, and final results
  • Professional attitude with clients, coworkers, managers, and contractors
  • English fluency required
  • Spanish language skills are a plus
  • Valid driver's license
  • Local to the Durango area or willing to relocate for the right opportunity
What We Offer


  • Full-time, year-round work, including winter season projects
  • Steady commercial, resort-area, and high-end residential painting projects
  • Paid training and professional development
  • Opportunities to grow within the company
  • Supportive, close-knit team culture
  • High-quality projects throughout Southwest Colorado
  • Work in a region known for skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, rafting, and year-round outdoor recreation
Grow Your Career in Durango

Joining Mountain Pro means leading professional painting crews in one of Colorado's most desirable mountain communities. Durango offers access to trails, rivers, ski areas, mountain biking, hiking, and year-round outdoor recreation, while giving you the opportunity to grow with an established painting contractor.

Apply today to join Mountain Pro as a Commercial Painting Field Lead and help deliver high-quality painting projects across Southwest Colorado.

Visit us at: https://mountainpropainting.com/