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Posted: May 12, 2026

Duck Boat Captain

Ketchikan Duck Tour & Alaska Hummer Adventures

Ketchikan, Alaska

Wages/Pay
$5,500.00 - $6,500.00 / month + tips
Experience Level
Previous experience required
Job Start Date
May 13, 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE BOTH A CDL Driving License with a passenger endorsement and at least a 25 Ton US Coast Guard Captains License.

JOB SUMMARY

Navigate Amphibious vehicles through the city streets of Ketchikan and the Tongass Narrows while conducting 90-minute tours. 5 Month Season (May-September), furnished housing is included.

Responsibilities

A professionally qualified, experienced tradesperson as well as a commander of a vessel. As a captain, your main objectives are to complete a vehicle inspection of the Amphibious vehicles every morning before arriving at the dock, oversee the safety of your passengers and crew, and navigate the roads and narrows of Ketchikan during your assigned tours within the allotted time frame. Be informative, pleasant, and upbeat as you interact with your passengers. Other duties include –but are not limited to giving the safety speech at the onset of each tour, informing passengers of the merchandise sold on board, answering questions, helping passengers onto and off of the Amphibious vehicles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

  • Complete vehicle inspection every morning and every evening.

  • Safely navigate city streets and waterways of Ketchikan and the Tongass Narrows

  • Provide accurate passenger counts and maintain precise ticket counts.

  • Keep open radio communication with management and assist with the departure of the Amphibious vehicles .

  • Convey a sense of professionalism in both demeanor and appearance.

  • Possess excellent customer service skills.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a 25 ton US Coast Guard Master's license and a CDL w/Passenger Endorsement, CPR/First Aid Certification, Medical Examiner's certificate, Marine Radio Operators Permit, & provide a copy of a current DMV Record. Must be able to assist in safety drills and vehicle inspections. Must pass a drug test before employment and at random throughout the entire season.

How to Apply

email resume to info@akduck.com

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Contact Info

Ketchikan Duck Tour & Alaska Hummer Adventures

We are a tour company in Alaska providing unique sightseeing adventures aboard amphibious vehicles and H2 Hummers. Join our team for an epic summer adventure in the Last Frontier!

Location
Alaska
Season
Spring and Summer
Staff size
40
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Shared and/or single employee housing is included
Family housing available
Yes
Single occupancy housing available
Yes
Pet friendly
No
Meals
None
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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