Work on a glacier in Alaska

Alaska Icefield Expeditions - About 3500 feet above Skagway, Alaska on the Denver Glacier

Posted: Mar 20, 2013

Seasonal Entry Level - Snowcat Driver/Tour Attendant

Join our team of Iditarod, Yukon Quest, and Professional Athletes for the opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. Our passion for mushing and the North Country is exemplified by the personal attention guests receive from our staff.   As an Alaskan Family Owned and Operated Business, we strive to present guests with an authentic Alaskan Experience.  

The job is in a remote location on the Denver Glacier near Skagway Alaska.  Our camp is only accesible by helicopter.  The season runs from the first week of May through the first week of September.  Must be able to work the whole season.

We are looking for Snowcat driver/tour attendant. Job Duties include: driving passengers from camp and designated spot with Haggelands BV-206 snowcat, Grooming trail, Loading unloading passengers and gear from helicopters, Helping to maintain camp, and Possibly handling dogs.

Valid First aid and CPR cards are required WFR,ETT,EMT preferred but not neccesary, Mechanical skill is a must, experience operating equipment, CDL and DOT card and eperience driving large vehicles prefered, must love talking to people you have never met before, the abililty to get along with coworkers is a must (there are 16 people in camp), be a team player, ability to lift 50 lbs., be extemely attentive to surroundings and the safety of others, must love dogs and not be bothered by barking. Must have a positive attitude.

Housing is 2 to 4 people living in vinyl quonset huts.  There is a full time cook on staff to provide all meals. There is no charge for room and board.  One day off a week in town.  We have housing provided there too.  You pay for food in town.