Alaska Coach Tours
Alaska Coach Tours
Currently recruiting for the season from April 1st, 2026 to October 1st, 2026.
We are an independent and Alaskan-owned business with 20 years experience of delivering quality tour experiences to travelers from all corners of the globe. Our aim is for our driver guides to succeed in reaching both their professional and personal goals. No where else will you be able to reach for your dreams than right here in Alaska.
Join our teams in Sitka, Juneau, Ketchikan, Anchorage, or Skagway.
- Location
- Alaska
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- 90 full time employees during the summer season
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Good
About Alaska Coach Tours
We're hiring for 2026! Experienced CDL holders receive premium pay. We provide CDL training in Utah, Idaho, and Alaska.
Our company believes that our driver guides are the foundation of our success. If you're looking for a company that values professionalism and compensates appropriately, apply now and head North to Alaska!
We provide:
- Paid CDL training for the right applicant and great pay for 1st year drivers
- Premium pay for CDL holders
- Safety/Contract Bonuses
- Relocation assistance
- Employee Housing Guaranteed
- Referral bonus...refer a friend and make extra $
Please note that all applicants applying for our Driver/Guide positions must be 21 or older.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Alaska Coach Tours was formed in 2004 for the purpose of providing ground transportation and tour services for Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Regent, NCL, Viking, Un-Cruise and Lindblad Expeditions/National Geographic in Southeast Alaska. We operate in Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, and Skagway during the summer season from May through October. Our company owns and operates over 100 motorcoaches in these locations - providing Southeast Alaska with one of the youngest motorcoach fleets available.
Keep up with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alaska.Coach.Tours/
The Employee Experience
Alaska Coach Tours is an Alaskan-owned and operated company. We provide a work environment that focuses on integrity, teamwork, and having positive experiences that make for fond memories. As a driver/guide, your primary objective is to conduct narrated bus tours and transfers, while representing our 4 core values: Safety, Quality, Teamwork, and Environmental Responsibility.
Because we view our employees vital to our ongoing success and growth, we strive to make their experience as enjoyable and rewarding as possible with unique opportunities for recreation, team building, and networking. Positive, high- performing employees make our team stronger – especially when they return for multiple seasons and/or advance within our growing company.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for people who:
- Have a safe driving record
- Enjoy providing customer service
- Are comfortable speaking to the public
- Work well in a team setting
- Are 21 and over (driving and dispatch positions)
These four aspects are an integral part of the Driver Guide position with Alaska Coach Tours.
Room and Board
Alaska Coach Tours offers employee housing for driver/guides in Alaska
Please note: there are multiple individuals in each residence and everyone has a roommate.
What is NOT covered is cable/internet service and anything you would normally purchase for your own house such as your basic necessities, groceries, cleaning supplies, sheet/towels, etc.
We do provide each house with basic furniture including pots/pans, dishes, single twin beds, couch, dining table.
Employee Perks
Driver guides receive a contract completion bonus equaling $1/per hour for all hours worked.
Driver guides receive a $1/per hour safety bonus at the successful completion of their contract.
Driver guides receive a travel reimbursement to assist with relocation.
Driver receives up to $750 per driver referral
Discounted tours with tour partners!
Getting Here and Getting Around
It is the employee's responsibility to make their own travel arrangements to/from their division of employment.
Once at the division, it is the employee's responsibility to get themselves to/from work on time.
It is highly recommended that consideration is given to bringing a bike or driving a car up to Alaska. Once in your division, some drivers pull their money to purchase a used car for the summer season to assist with their transportation needs.
For Fun
Alaska is definitely the land of outdoor fun - whether it is kayaking through the pristine waters, hiking gorgeous trails through the Tongass National Forest or enjoying a softball game under the midnight sun. There is always time to get out and enjoy the natural beauty of this great land - and you should take those opportunities when in Southeast Alaska.
As a tourism employee, you will have the chance to participate in multiple tours throughout the summer. Most operators provide industry rates or space available seating for our employees. Enjoy an afternoon of whale watching, zip line courses, dog sledding, floatplane trips, railroad tours, go-karts, helicopter tours, guided hikes, biking tours, river rafting, kayaking, and many other excursions.
Current Job Openings
- Start at $26 per hour with potential for year-round employment with benefits
- Safety and Contract bonus (Equals $2/hr extra per hour)
- Guaranteed Driver housing
- $600 travel reimbursement
- $500 Referral Bonus
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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, 2025
- 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
- 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.
- 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 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 Shop Foreman, Operations team, and drivers.
- 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 normal schedule (vehicle breakdowns, assisting operations, etc.).
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.
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.
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.
Assist as needed to fill in for driver/guides on tours or transfers as needed
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.).
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Anchorage
Diesel Mechanic
Job Description
Position: Mechanic – Anchorage, Alaska
Reports to: Shop Foreman - Juneau
Status: Seasonal
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.
· 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:
· 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 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 Shop Foreman, Operations team, and drivers.
· 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…).
Pay / Benefits:
· Starting wage negotiable based on experience/talent. Overtime pay during summer season.
· 401K retirement, health insurance w/ dental & vision, paid vacation leave, and $150 per/month tool allowance available for full-time employees working over 30 hours per week.
Resumes can be submitted directly using the contact info below to Matt Ernst, VP of Fleet Operations, or on our website: www.alaskacoachtours.com
Ph) 907.523.1905
Fax) 907.463.5500
CDL TRAINER
CDL Trainer
Compensation Package:
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 and/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:
Juneau
Dispatch/Logistics
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!
Dock Representative
Driver/Guide
Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.
Mechanic
Position: Mechanic – Juneau Division
Reports to: Shop Foreman
Status: Seasonal or Full-time
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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:
Duties / Responsibilities:
Resumes can be emailed 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
Tour Operations Manager
JOB TITLE: Manager, Tour Operations
LOCATION: Juneau, Alaska
PAY: Hourly OR Exempt Salary with seasonal bonus and health/retirement benefits (dependent on experience)
SCHEDULE: Beginning seasonal and then possibly leading to year round employment. Average 30-40 hours during the off-season. During the peak season (May-September) an increase in workdays and hours are expected.
Reports To: Juneau Division Manager and Regional Manager, Southeast Tour Operations
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will oversee all aspects of our tour operations in Juneau including cruise line and transfer customer interaction at the pier. The position will also be the direct contact for our 3rd party vendors in Juneau. During the off-season this position will assist maintaining the employee and tour manuals and under the Regional Manager of Tour Operations and the coordination/customer interaction for our small ship luxury lines. This position works closely with the Motocoach Operations and Logistics Managers to ensure a safe and highest level of customer service of product delivery.
RESPONSIBILITES & DUTIES:
Include but aren’t limited to:
· Supervise seasonal dock rep team and coordinate with Logistics Manager on daily dispatches for motorcoach operations.
· Work closely with the Juneau Motorcoach Operations Manager to have accurate driver/guide counts and other daily operation details associated with scheduling.
· Tour manual – updated yearly, make sure codes and descriptions are accurate.
· Work closely with our contracted small cruise ships developing products specific to their customer base.
· Keep Tour Templates on file for all ships and update yearly for changes.
· Employee Manual – Assist with updating yearly with new policies or changes.
· Keep file of 3rd party Vendor contracts with pricing and mins – update yearly, send out and collect signature.
· Cost of Sales – keep updated spreadsheet on COS for 3rd party vendors.
· Track 3rd party counts including glacier and other attractions in tour packages.
Ketchikan
Diesel Mechanic
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:
Duties / Responsibilities:
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
Driver/Guide
Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.
Klawock Driver/Guide
Driver/Guide
Seasonal Driver/Guide -- Local Only
Sitka
Dock Representative
Driver Guide
Safely drive 40-45 foot motorcoaches while providing guided tour to visiting cruise passengers.
Skagway
Dock Representative
Mechanic
Job Description
Position: Mechanic
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:
Duties / Responsibilities:
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.
*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.
*Assist as needed to fill in for driver/guides on tours or transfers as needed
*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
How to Apply
Please complete our online application.
We hope you will consider joining our team in Alaska!
Contact Info
- Jason Keedy
- jason@alaskacoachtours.com
- (907) 612-0348
- www.alaskacoachtours.com
