NW Navigator operators in white uniform shirts and ties, standing in front of the company's coaches, mini buses and vans
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Careers at NorthWest Navigator

Driving, maintenance, sales and office careers with the luxury motorcoach company for all seasons in the Northwest — nearly two decades on the road, from Portland and Bend.

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Why work at NWN

Nearly two decades of setting the bar

NW Navigator Luxury Coaches has carried discerning groups across the Pacific Northwest since 2008 — operating from Portland and Bend, across eleven western states and Canada.

18 yearsof continuous growth
Inc. 50002025 honoree — 91% three-year growth
Twooperations — Portland and Bend
FirstGreen Certified motorcoach company on the West Coast
Nine NW Navigator operators in white uniform shirts and ties, standing in front of a line of coaches
Nearly two decades

A national leader in the charter bus industry

NW Navigator Luxury Coaches has carried discerning groups across Oregon and Washington since 2008, and grown every year since — a second full operation in Bend, and in 2025 a place on the Inc. 5000, the ranking of America's fastest-growing private companies, on 91% revenue growth over three years. Fortune 500 companies, NCAA programs, school districts and tour operators book this fleet. That reputation was earned one trip at a time, and it's held the same way.

One of NW Navigator's motorcoaches
Environmental stewardship

The greenest way there is to move a group

NW Navigator was the first motorcoach company on the West Coast to earn Green Certification — an independent, third-party eRating from the Certification for Sustainable Transportation, built on the Green Coach Certification research standard developed at the University of Vermont with the American Bus Association and the United Motorcoach Association. The arithmetic behind it is plain: a motorcoach returns over 200 passenger miles per gallon against 27 for a single-occupancy car, and one full coach takes as many as 55 cars off the road.

An NW Navigator coach inside the maintenance shop with technicians and staff alongside it
All in on safety

Career operators, certified shops

NW Navigator holds the FMCSA's top safety rating and treats it as the floor, not the achievement. Every vehicle runs a documented preventative maintenance program at Oregon DOT- and FMCSA-certified full-service facilities in Portland and Bend, and Extreme Triple Clean — our layered cleaning, sanitizing and protection standard — is applied before every trip. Operators here are career professionals, trained and certified on an ongoing basis, with technicians on call 24/7 while they're over the road.

What we stand for

Service. Safety. Professionalism. Reliability. Luxury.

The mission, in five words — and the standard every Navigator is held to.

  • Providing world-class client experiences
  • Pursuing innovation in luxury transportation solutions
  • Setting the bar for professionalism and excellence
  • Operating with integrity
  • Providing unequaled safety and reliability
  • Seeking internal growth, excellent communication and shared responsibility
  • Sharing our passion for excellence and the Northwest Navigator brand
NW Navigator operators standing beside a long line of coaches under a blue sky
Life at Navigator

What it's like being a Navigator

Behind the wheel, in the shop, on the phone with a client, or in the office — it's the same work from different seats: moving people in state-of-the-art luxury motorcoaches maintained to the highest standard. Fortune 500 companies, NCAA programs, wedding parties, tour groups. Nobody out there is on their own.

Technicians on call 24/7 for operators over the road

The crew and the fleet

Careers

Open positions

Explore current openings and upcoming opportunities by city. Pay, schedule and requirements are stated up front — no ranges you have to interview to decode.

  • Now hiringDriving

    Astoria Fixed Route Motorcoach Operator

    Astoria, OR — Oregon Coast $150/Route, up to $300/Day Full-time or part-time, split schedule
    Fixed route between Astoria and Portland Class B CDL or higher, passenger endorsement
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  • Now hiringDriving

    Motorcoach Operator

    Portland, OR 97203 Up to $600/Day Full-time, varying schedule
    Regular overnight travel Class B CDL or higher, passenger endorsement
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  • Now hiringDriving

    Full-Time Shuttle Operator

    The Dalles, OR 97058 $390/Day Monday–Friday, one shift a day, up to 13 hours
    Home every night Class B CDL or higher, passenger endorsement
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  • Now hiringMaintenance

    Automotive Washer & Detailer

    Portland, OR 97203 $20.00/Hour Full-time or part-time, grave shift, 8:00PM–4:00AM
    Overnight shift, no travel HS diploma/GED, 1 year cleaning or detailing experience
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FAQ

Common questions

What kinds of roles does NW Navigator hire for?
Driving, maintenance, sales and office/corporate roles, based out of our Portland and Bend operations. Each location houses an Oregon DOT- and FMCSA-certified full-service maintenance facility alongside administrative offices.
Do all positions require a CDL?
No — a CDL is required for driving positions only. Requirements for each role are listed on its job posting.
What's NW Navigator's safety culture like?
We go all in on it. NW Navigator holds the FMCSA's top safety rating, runs a documented preventative maintenance program at certified facilities in Portland and Bend, and puts every operator through ongoing training and certification. Extreme Triple Clean — our layered cleaning, sanitizing and protection standard — is applied before every trip.
What is NW Navigator doing on sustainability?
We were the first motorcoach company on the West Coast to earn Green Certification — an independent, third-party eRating from the Certification for Sustainable Transportation, built on Green Coach Certification research developed at the University of Vermont with the American Bus Association and the United Motorcoach Association.
Is NW Navigator active in the industry?
Yes — we belong to the International Motorcoach Group, the National Tour Association, the American Bus Association, the United Motorcoach Association and the Student Youth Travel Association, as well as Travel Oregon, Travel Portland, the Central Oregon Visitors Association and the Washington County Visitors Association.
What's the application process?
Apply directly from a job posting. Applications are handled through our secure application partner, and you'll finish your application on their site.
Do driving positions require a drug screen or background check?
Yes — post-offer drug screening and a background check are required for driving positions, in line with DOT and FMCSA rules.
What benefits are offered?
Benefits vary by position and are listed on each job posting — check the specific role you're applying for.
Where is NW Navigator based?
Portland and Bend, Oregon. From those two operations we charter across eleven western states and Canada.