Alaska Coach Tours

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• Qualified CDL holders begin at $22/hr -- higher depending upon driver/guide experience
• Local Driver/Guides make between $25/hr and $27/hr
• Safety and Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra per hour)
• Guaranteed Driver housing
• $600 travel reimbursement
• $500 - $750 Referral Bonus 

Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.

• Commit to a minimum 90 day contract.
• Clean Driving Record
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop interesting and factual tours with provided materials and to deliver competent spoken tours to groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to pass DOT physical

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Compensation Package:

• $25 per hour
• Safety and Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra per hour)
• Guaranteed Driver housing
• $600 travel reimbursement
• $500 Referral Bonus 

Reports To: Regional Manager Safety and Training

JOB SUMMARY:

This position will be one of the lead trainers at one of our training programs in the lower 48 or Alaska. During the months of January-March position will be located at one of our driver training centers. During the months of April-October position will be in Alaska. This position will report to the Regional Manager of Safety and Training to ensure a successful training program.

RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervise Training program at designated location.
• Instruct student drivers to obtain CDL.
• Coordinate with Regional Manager Safety and Training to ensure overall company compliance.
• Coordinate with Regional Manager Safety and Training to ensure efficient qualification for trainees.
• Recruit and hire seasonal driver trainers.
• Coordinate with leadership team on driver recruitment.
• Minimum 24 months commercial driving experience.
• Previous instructional experience desirable.
• Previous driver training experience desirable.

 

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Create daily dispatches in the office for ship days and work on docks to direct passengers and buses. This is a high activity job that requires a knack for multi-tasking and the ability not to get frazzled (easy on the caffeine!). You must be able to communicate clearly with staff, ship representatives, and vendor partners. There is always something to do, so no downtime to let your mind wander. If you love striving for glory and relish connecting/networking, this is the job for you!

• Pre-employment substance screening & background check required
• Class B CDL or Tourism Experience Preferred
• Clean driving record
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Competent computer skills (Must have experience in Excel)
• Organized and good at multi-tasking
• Dependable and punctual
• Great multi-tasking skills
• Create daily ship dispatches that efficiently map out tours -- departing and arriving at accurate times
• Communicate daily with arriving cruise ships to relay tour information, such as timing, passenger counts, and tour itinerary
• Work closely with tour and operations manager to establish proper logistics and itinerary for all tours
• Act as a leader regarding communications between Alaska Coach Tours and cruise ships. You'll act as the key representative for each division

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• Report directly to operations manager
• Act as an intermediary between guests and driver staff
• Direct guests to the proper destination
• Various office-related duties
• Answer questions from guests and ship staff concerning tours and all aspects of operations
• Collect and maintain ticket counts throughout busy ship day

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• 1st year driver wage of $20/hr
• Paid training provided with winter CDL training program in select regions (full and part time training provided)
• Experienced CDL holders make higher wage
• Local guides receive increase local rate
• Safety and Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra per hour)
• Guaranteed Driver housing
• $600 travel reimbursement
• $500 Referral Bonus 

Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.

• Successfully complete training program.
• Commit to a minimum 90 day contract.
• Paid CDL training available for exceptional individuals currently without CDL
• Clean Driving Record
• 21 years of age by March 1, 2023
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop interesting and factual tours with provided materials and to deliver competent spoken tours to groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to pass DOT physical

Apply Now

General Function:  Perform scheduled services and repairs to equipment including; motor coaches, vans, service trucks, and shop tools and equipment during the operating season.  Perform major repairs to the above equipment during offseason.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience or formal education/training in maintaining and repairing diesel engines, air brakes, chassis, and electrical on heavy equipment and (preferably) motor coaches.  Applicants must provide and use their own basic hand tools. 
• Certified as physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle according to a U.S. Dept. of Transportation physical and NIDA urinalysis drug screen.  Candidates must be willing to submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and just cause drug & alcohol testing.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good, safe driving record (no more than one moving violation or “at fault” accident in the last three years).  DUI, DWI, negligent or reckless driving convictions automatically disqualify the applicant.  Successful applicants will be asked to provide a current (no older than 30 days) copy of his/her Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must be able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.  Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, balance, kneel, crawl, see, talk, and hear.   
• Employees must be able to work in harsh weather conditions for long hours on a variable schedule.

Duties / Responsibilities: 

• Through training and leadership, gain an understanding of systems and maintenance needs for all vehicles in the fleet, in order to facilitate the safety of passengers, and high levels of operation for the equipment. 
• Routine duties will include but are not limited to changing oils, fluids, and filters, conducting lube jobs, and minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tires, repairing leaks, etc.
• Work with shop foreman to establish a routine system to identify mechanical defects in equipment and implement repairs as needed.  Prioritize and perform year-round maintenance and repairs to include diesel engine repair, air brakes, air suspension, chassis, electrical systems, transmissions, air conditioning systems, body repairs, etc.
• Review the daily vehicle reports submitted by drivers; troubleshoot and repair any issues that arise in day-to-day operation.  Work with drivers in gaining an understanding of general systems of all equipment, so that they may facilitate safety and achieve high levels of operation for the equipment that they operate.
• Gain an understanding of pertinent Federal and State DOT regulations and integrate routine compliance into all aspects of work.  Complete all related paperwork in a professional, accurate, consistent, and timely manner.
• Maintain open, clear, and positive communication regarding all aspects of vehicle maintenance and safety with the Fleet Manager, Operations team, and drivers.
• Work with Shop Foreman to appropriately handle all aspects of assigned projects on motor coaches, vans, and other company equipment.  Aspects of projects include competitive procurement of parts, supplies or sub-contractors, performing work, ensuring that all work will be completed in a timely manner and within the approved budget. 
• Work with management to quickly assess situations and work with the operations team to relay information via proper channels in the event of circumstances out of the normal schedule (vehicle breakdowns, assisting operations, etc…). 

 

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Position:          Mechanic – Ketchikan Division                                                    

Reports to:      Lead Mechanic- Ketchikan, Shop Foreman - Juneau

Status:             Seasonal / Full-Time

 

Note:  A current Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with Passenger and Air Brake preferred; Alaska Coach Tours may provide CDL training to applicants if needed. 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

General Function:  Perform scheduled services and repairs to equipment including; motor coaches, vans, service trucks, and shop tools and equipment during the operating season.  Perform major repairs to above equipment during off season.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience or formal education/training in maintaining and repairing diesel engines, air brakes, chassis, and electrical on heavy equipment and (preferably) motor coaches.  Applicants must provide and use their own basic hand tools. 

• Will need to be certified as physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle according to a U.S. Dept. of Transportation physical and NIDA urinalysis drug screen.  Candidates must be willing to submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and just cause drug & alcohol testing.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good, safe driving record (no more than one moving violation or “at fault” accident in the last three years).  DUI, DWI, negligent or reckless driving convictions automatically disqualify the applicant.  Successful applicants will be asked to provide a current (no older than 30 days) copy of his/her Motor Vehicle Record.
• Able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.  Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, see, talk and hear.  Frequently they will need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

• Employees must be able to work in harsh weather conditions for long hours on a variable schedule.

 

Duties / Responsibilities: 

 

1. Through training and leadership, gain understanding of systems and maintenance needs for all vehicles in fleet, in order to facilitate safety of passengers, and high levels of operation for the equipment. 

 

• Routine duties will include, but are not limited to changing oils, fluids and filters, conducting lube jobs and minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tires, repairing leaks, etc.

 

• Work with Fleet Manager to establish a routine system to identify mechanical defects in equipment and implement repairs as needed.  Prioritize and perform year-round maintenance and repairs to include diesel engine repair, air brakes, air suspension, chassis, electrical systems, transmissions, air conditioning systems, body repairs, etc.

 

• Review the daily vehicle reports submitted by drivers; troubleshoot and repair any issues that arise in day to day operation.  Work with drivers in gaining understanding of general systems of all equipment, so that they may facilitate safety and achieve high levels of operation for the equipment that they operate.

 

• Gain understanding of pertinent Federal and State DOT regulations and integrate routine compliance into all aspects of work.  Complete all related paperwork in a professional, accurate, consistent and timely manner.

 

• Maintain open, clear and positive communication regarding all aspects of vehicle maintenance and safety with Fleet Manager, Operations team, and drivers.

 

1. Work with Lead Mechanic and Fleet Manager to appropriately handle all aspects of assigned projects on motor coaches, vans and other company equipment.  Aspects of projects include: competitive procurement of parts, supplies or sub-contractors, performing work, ensuring that all work will be completed in a timely manner, and within the approved budget.  

 

1. Assist as needed to fill in for driver/guides on tours or transfers as needed

 

1. Work with management to quickly assess situations and work with operations team to relay information via proper channels in the event of circumstances out of the norm (tour deviations, passenger incidents or injuries, etc.). 

 

Resumes can be submitted directly to Matt Ernst, VP of Fleet Operations, or on our website: www.alaskacoachtours.com

Ph) 907.523.1905

Fax) 907.463.5500

matt@alaskacoachtours.com

Apply Now

Create daily dispatches in the office for ship days and work on docks to direct passengers and buses. This is a high activity job that requires a knack for multi-tasking and the ability not to get frazzled (easy on the caffeine!). You must be able to communicate clearly with staff, ship representatives, and vendor partners. There is always something to do, so no downtime to let your mind wander. If you love striving for glory and relish connecting/networking, this is the job for you!

• Pre-employment substance screening & background check required
• Class B CDL or Tourism Experience Preferred
• Clean driving record
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Competent computer skills (Must have experience in Excel)
• Organized and good at multi-tasking
• Dependable and punctual
• Great multi-tasking skills
• Create daily ship dispatches that efficiently map out tours -- departing and arriving at accurate times
• Communicate daily with arriving cruise ships to relay tour information, such as timing, passenger counts, and tour itinerary
• Work closely with tour and operations manager to establish proper logistics and itinerary for all tours
• Act as a leader regarding communications between Alaska Coach Tours and cruise ships. You'll act as the key representative for each division

Apply Now

• Report directly to operations manager
• Act as an intermediary between guests and driver staff
• Direct guests to the proper destination
• Various office-related duties
• Answer questions from guests and ship staff concerning tours and all aspects of operations
• Collect and maintain ticket counts throughout busy ship day

Apply Now

• 1st year driver start at $20/hr
• Paid training provided with winter CDL training program in select regions (full and part time training provided)
• Higher wages for CDL holders with experience
• Safety & Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra per hour)
• Guaranteed Driver housing
• $600 travel reimbursement
• $500 Referral Bonus (refer a friend and you make $500)

 

Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.

 

• Successfully complete training program.
• Commit to a minimum 90 day contract.
• Paid CDL training available for exceptional individuals currently without CDL
• Clean Driving Record
• 21 years of age by March 1, 2023
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop interesting and factual tours with provided materials and to deliver competent spoken tours to groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to pass DOT physical

Apply Now

Wage: Starting at $22/hr (more upon experience)

End of Season Bonus

Housing Assistance Offered

Description:

Create daily dispatches in the office for ship days and work on docks to direct passengers and buses. This is a high activity job that requires a knack for multi-tasking and the ability not to get frazzled (easy on the caffeine!). You must be able to communicate clearly with staff, ship representatives, and vendor partners. There is always something to do, so no downtime to let your mind wander. If you love striving for glory and relish connecting/networking, this is the job for you!

• Pre-employment substance screening & background check required
• Class B CDL and/or Tourism Experience Preferred
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Competent computer skills (Must have experience in Excel)
• Organized and good at multi-tasking
• Dependable and punctual
• Great multi-tasking skills
• Create daily ship dispatches that efficiently map out tours -- departing and arriving at accurate times
• Communicate daily with arriving cruise ships to relay tour information, such as timing, passenger counts, and tour itinerary
• Work closely with tour and operations manager to establish proper logistics and itinerary for all tours
• Act as a leader regarding communications between Alaska Coach Tours and cruise ships. You'll act as the key representative for each division

Apply Now

JOB TITLE: Ketchikan Operations Supervisor

LOCATION: Ketchikan, Alaska

Reports To: Ketchikan Division Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Alaska Coach Tours is hiring a Ketchikan Operations Supervisor that will assist our Division Manager in overseeing motorcoach operations -- including supervising Driver/Guides and acting as a main point of contact for motorcoach operational related queries. This is a seasonal, full-time position from mid-April through October 2023. This is an opportunity to grow, with potential to become a year-round position with recruiting, hiring, and training duties during the winter. 2+ years of experience in Alaska tourism and a Class B CDL is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES (include, but are not limited to):

• Work directly with the Ketchikan Division Manager to ensure division success
• Oversee daily operations for a team of Driver/Guides
• Assist in the coordination of dock operations and office management
• Work directly with Dispatcher to ensure Driver/Guide availability and plan daily logistics
• Maintain communications with Ketchikan Mechanic for fleet status
• Maintain relationships with local vendors and ensure customer service expectations are met
• Ensure Driver accreditations/certifications up to date and valid
• Check Driver/Guide logs for accuracy
• Responsible for operations startup and shutdown at beginning and end of season
• Possible opportunity to work in training and recruitment department during off season

Pay is based upon experience. Season-end bonus and travel reimbursement are included in compensation package.            .

We are an equal opportunity employer. Federal & State laws, and our own company policy prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

 

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• 1st year drivers begin at $20/hr
• Paid training provided with winter CDL training program in select regions (full and part time training provided)
• CDL holders with experience make higher wages
• Safety and Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra for every hour worked)
• Guaranteed Driver housing
• $600 travel reimbursement
• $500 Referral Bonus (refer a friend and you make $500)

 

Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.

 

• Successfully complete training program.
• Commit to a minimum 90 day contract.
• Paid CDL training available for exceptional individuals currently without CDL
• Clean Driving Record
• 21 years of age by March 1, 2023
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop interesting and factual tours with provided materials and to deliver competent spoken tours to groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to pass DOT physical

Apply Now

Job Description

 

Position:          Mechanic – Sitka                                                                                    

Reports to:      Shop Foreman - Juneau

Status:             Seasonal

 

Note:  A current Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements preferred; Alaska Coach Tours may/will provide CDL training to qualified applicants if needed. 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

General Function:  Perform scheduled services and repairs to equipment including; motor coaches, vans, service trucks, and shop tools and equipment during the summer operating season. 

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience or formal education/training in maintaining and repairing diesel engines, air brakes, chassis, and electrical on heavy equipment and (preferably) motor coaches.  Applicants must provide and use their own basic hand tools. 

• Certified as physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle according to a U.S. Dept. of Transportation physical and NIDA urinalysis drug screen.  Candidates must be willing to submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and just cause drug & alcohol testing.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good, safe driving record (no more than one moving violation or “at fault” accident in the last three years).  DUI, DWI, negligent or reckless driving convictions automatically disqualify the applicant.  Successful applicants will be asked to provide a current (no older than 30 days) copy of his/her Motor Vehicle Record.
• Able to lift and move a minimum of 50 lbs.  Employees are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, see, talk and hear.  Frequently they will need to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 

• Employees must be able to work in harsh weather conditions for long hours on a variable schedule.

 

Duties / Responsibilities: 

 

1. Through training and leadership, gain understanding of systems and maintenance needs for all vehicles in fleet, in order to facilitate safety of passengers, and high levels of operation for the equipment. 

 

• Routine duties will include, but are not limited to changing oils, fluids and filters, conducting lube jobs and minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tires, repairing leaks, etc.

 

• Work with Shop Foreman to establish a routine system to identify mechanical defects in equipment and implement repairs as needed.  Prioritize and perform year-round maintenance and repairs to include diesel engine repair, air brakes, air suspension, chassis, electrical systems, transmissions, air conditioning systems, body repairs, etc.

 

• Review the daily vehicle reports submitted by drivers; troubleshoot and repair any issues that arise in day to day operation.  Work with drivers in gaining understanding of general systems of all equipment, so that they may facilitate safety and achieve high levels of operation for the equipment that they operate.

 

• Gain understanding of pertinent Federal and State DOT regulations and integrate routine compliance into all aspects of work.  Complete all related paperwork in a professional, accurate, consistent and timely manner.

 

• Maintain open, clear and positive communication regarding all aspects of vehicle maintenance and safety with Fleet Manager, Operations team, and drivers.

 

1. Work with Shop Foreman to appropriately handle all aspects of assigned projects on motor coaches, vans and other company equipment.  Aspects of projects include: competitive procurement of parts, supplies or sub-contractors, performing work, ensuring that all work will be completed in a timely manner, and within the approved budget. 

 

1. Assist as needed to fill in for driver/guides on tours or transfers as needed

 

1. Work with management to quickly assess situations and work with operations team to relay information via proper channels in the event of circumstances out of the norm (tour deviations, passenger incidents or injuries, etc…). 

 

Resumes can be submitted directly to Matt Ernst, VP of Fleet Operations, or on our website: www.alaskacoachtours.com

Ph) 907.523.1905

Fax) 907.463.5500

matt@alaskacoachtours.com

Apply Now

Create daily dispatches in the office for ship days and work on docks to direct passengers and buses. This is a high activity job that requires a knack for multi-tasking and the ability not to get frazzled (easy on the caffeine!). You must be able to communicate clearly with staff, ship representatives, and vendor partners. There is always something to do, so no downtime to let your mind wander. If you love striving for glory and relish connecting/networking, this is the job for you!

• Pre-employment substance screening & background check required
• Class B CDL or Tourism Experience Preferred
• Clean driving record
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Competent computer skills (Must have experience in Excel)
• Organized and good at multi-tasking
• Dependable and punctual
• Great multi-tasking skills
• Create daily ship dispatches that efficiently map out tours -- departing and arriving at accurate times
• Communicate daily with arriving cruise ships to relay tour information, such as timing, passenger counts, and tour itinerary
• Work closely with tour and operations manager to establish proper logistics and itinerary for all tours
• Act as a leader regarding communications between Alaska Coach Tours and cruise ships. You'll act as the key representative for each division

Apply Now

• Report directly to operations manager
• Act as an intermediary between guests and driver staff
• Direct guests to the proper destination
• Various office-related duties
• Answer questions from guests and ship staff concerning tours and all aspects of operations
• Collect and maintain ticket counts throughout busy ship day

Apply Now

• 1st year drivers start at $20/hr
• Paid training provided with winter CDL training program in select regions (full and part time training provided)
• CDL holders with experience make higher wage
• Safety & Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra for every hour worked)
• Guaranteed Driver housing
• $600 travel reimbursement
• $500 Referral Bonus (refer a friend and you make $2500)

 

Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.

• Successfully complete training program.
• Commit to a minimum 90 day contract.
• Paid CDL training available for exceptional individuals currently without CDL
• Clean Driving Record
• 21 years of age by March 1, 2023
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to develop interesting and factual tours with provided materials and to deliver competent spoken tours to groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to pass DOT physical

Apply Now

JOB TITLE: Skagway Operations Supervisor

LOCATION: Skagway, Alaska

Reports To: Skagway Division Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

Alaska Coach Tours is hiring a Skagway Operations Supervisor that will assist our Division Manager in overseeing motorcoach operations in Skagway -- including supervising Driver/Guides and acting as a main point of contact for all motorcoach operational related queries. This is a seasonal, full-time position from mid-April through September 2023. This is an opportunity to grow, with potential to become a year-round position with recruiting, hiring, and training duties during the winter. 2+ years of experience in Alaska tourism and a Class B CDL is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES (include, but are not limited to):

• Work directly with the Skagway Division Manager to ensure division success
• Oversee daily operations for a team of Driver/Guides
• Assist in the coordination of dock operations and office management
• Work directly with Dispatcher to ensure Driver/Guide availability and plan daily logistics
• Maintain communications with Skagway Mechanic for fleet status
• Maintain relationships with local vendors and ensure customer service expectations are met
• Ensure Driver accreditations/certifications up to date and valid
• Check Driver/Guide logs for accuracy
• Responsible for operations startup and shutdown at beginning and end of season
• Possible opportunity to work in training and recruitment department during off season

Pay is salaried based upon experience. Season-end bonus and travel reimbursement are included in compensation package.            .

We are an equal opportunity employer. Federal & State laws, and our own company policy prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

Apply Now