Instructor, Driver Safety and Training

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Juneau Transportation

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.

We are a collaboration of Holland America Line and Princess Cruises, innovators in Alaska tourism and advocates for the environment. Our team supports a combined fleet of ships sailing to Alaska each summer, lodges and hotels, motor coaches and domed rail cars for the best Alaska experience available. Our guests experience both comfort and adventure that is truly unmatched.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and enforces Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations, state and local regulations, and company policies. 
• Demonstrates driver-guide techniques and maintenance duties. 
• Evaluates student driver's abilities and training progress and documents student driver's skills progress. 
• Reports trainees progress to management on a regular basis. 
• Maintains records in the appropriate logs. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Must have previous experience as a driver-guide with Holland America/Princess-Alaska or equivalent experience. 
• 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. 
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficient in the use of computer business applications. 
• Minimum age of 21 is required. 
• Must pass a pre-employment background check. 
• Minimum age of 18 years required to reside in company housing, where available.
• Participates in HAP’s sustainability program, aka “Sustain Alaska & the Yukon”, and efforts by actively recycling (where available), reducing waste, and educating guests about our commitment to the environment. 
• Participate in HAP’s safety culture to ensure a safe workplace for all team members and a safe vacation experience for all guests.
• Dedicated to delivering excellent customer service to all guests, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dedicated commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.
• 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:

• Some experience in positions involving vehicle or automotive detailing is normally preferred for this job.
• Ability to prioritize work, maintain attention to time constraints, while working in a team or group environment. 
• You must also have the ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail and accuracy, supervise and manage staff.  
• Ability to work in 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.  
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for minimum of 8 hours per day.  

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.