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Imagine spending your workdays traveling through some of the world’s most scenic places. As an Alaska driver-guide in our Transportation division, you will explore Alaska’s coastal ports to its rugged interior while delivering an educational and entertaining tour to our guests. Through our paid training program, you can earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and gain skills and experience that can set a solid foundation for your future. Join our team and enjoy a friendly, supportive work environment plus valuable benefits.

WORK IN THE TRANSPORTATION DIVISION IN ALASKA

As a motorcoach or shuttle driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting guests while delivering informative and entertaining tours. The Alaska driver-guide job plays a vital part in creating memorable experiences for our guests. Our tours range from short day excursions to extended adventures throughout Alaska and the Yukon.

Drivers usually operate from their home base, though some itineraries require overnight shifts when driving to our other locations.

WHY WORK AS A DRIVER-GUIDE DIVISION

Working as a driver-guide offers many long-term benefits. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about Alaska’s history, culture, and environment while developing your public speaking and customer service abilities — two skills that will serve you well in virtually any career. Best of all, each day you’ll meet and talk with new people from around the world; ensuring a memorable Alaska experience they will remember all their lives. You will earn a competitive seasonal wage while working for a company with a team-oriented, supportive culture that cares about its employees.

Many of our properties are located in remote areas near some of the world’s most remarkable outdoor recreation areas. This allows you to experience Alaska’s wilderness during your free time.

Other benefits include:

Reimbursement for half the cost of the CDL licensing fee
Three transferable college credits for Driver-Guides and Shuttle Drivers
Travel assistance for Driver-Guides and Shuttle Drivers-either a round trip air ticket from Seattle to your point of hire or a $550 relocation bonus that is paid at the end of the season after completing the employment agreement
Cruise and travel privileges for you and your family

Driver jobs are in high demand across Alaska. These positions offer you independence, competitive pay and benefits, a variety of experiences, and the chance to meet and educate guests about the wonders of Alaska.

The most popular driver jobs are:

CDL Shuttle Driver
Motorcoach Driver-Guide
Luggage Truck Driver

See our current openings for Transportation Driver-Guide Jobs

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To be hired for a transportation job in Alaska, you will need:

A clean driving record
A willingness to learn
Strong social and interpersonal communication skills

Never driven a motorcoach or luggage truck before? No problem. We’ll teach you! Our comprehensive, paid commercial driver training program combines classroom lessons and behind-the-wheel instruction to ensure you get the skills to succeed. When you complete the course, you’ll earn a Class B Commercial CDL (with passenger endorsement and air brake restriction lifted), giving you valuable and marketable skills. Aside from driving, you will also be tasked to perform safety and maintenance inspections at the beginning and end of each shift. Here are a few ways you can prepare for your interview as a driver-guide. Our Alaska driver-guide jobs are more customer-focused than most driver jobs, so if you enjoy getting to know people, you’ll love the social nature of the work. Aside from these qualifications, here are a few other characteristics of a great driver-guide.

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Alaska Tour Jobs connects applicants with exciting job opportunities across Alaska and the Yukon. We offer a variety of jobs in Transportation and can’t wait for you to find your perfect fit. Apply today for the experience of a lifetime.

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