What are the responsibilities and job description for the Driver Guide position at Holland America/Princess Alaska-Yukon Land Operations?
Driver Guide
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Ketchikan Transportation & Guest Services
Reporting To: Dan Gilles
Description
Our driver-guides create unforgettable journeys through the heart of Alaska.
With every mile, you will share captivating stories, fascinating history, and fun facts that bring the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier to life for our guests. Together you get to experience Alaska in a way you will never forget.
Come be part of the adventure-add a new chapter to the story of your life!
Responsibilities
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Benefits
HAP Alaska Yukon is 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.
Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time
Location: Ketchikan Transportation & Guest Services
Reporting To: Dan Gilles
Description
Our driver-guides create unforgettable journeys through the heart of Alaska.
With every mile, you will share captivating stories, fascinating history, and fun facts that bring the rugged beauty of the Last Frontier to life for our guests. Together you get to experience Alaska in a way you will never forget.
Come be part of the adventure-add a new chapter to the story of your life!
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of customer service and driving tasks.
- Applies knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) Regulations through required documents maintained daily.
- Routinely, drives a motorcoach and provides narrated tours.
- Performs inspections on vehicles and basic mechanical duties.
- Applies knowledge of the area to provide information to passengers.
Requirements
- Current, valid driver's license, with three (3) years clean driving record. Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be requested.
- Must meet Company's clean driver eligibility requirements.
- Current, valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B with an air brake endorsement is required. (May be obtained through Company training course.)
- Must be certified as physically qualified through a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen.
- You will also be entered into our random drug testing program.
- Minimum age of 21 is required for your CDL.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check.
- Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service to all guests, coworkers, and vendors.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States. Holland America-Princess is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-2B status).
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Ability to safely drive a motorcoach while speaking to passengers, answering questions, and providing narration.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and external influences.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving daily goals.
- Ability to support and comply with company policies, procedures and guidelines including support and comply with company health and safety standards.
Benefits
- Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST SEASON!
- Reward for Referral Program
- Experience - Of a lifetime!
- Rewards & Incentives
- Community Service
- Employee Activities
- Professional Growth
HAP Alaska Yukon is 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.