CDL Driver Guide

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single Room Housing

Job summary

Denali ATV Adventures hires a CDL Driver Guide to transport guests on the Parks Highway, combining safe driving with humor and top-notch service.

The role requires 8-hour days with guests, managing manifests, staying in contact with Tour Reps, pre-trip checks, fuel monitoring, and occasional light sales; must have CDL-P endorsement, clean MVR, First Aid/CPR, and willingness to live in remote Alaska for about 4.5 months. Salary starts at $22–$24/hr with tips and end-of-season bonus.

Qualifications

• CDL with Passenger Endorsement required.
• Clean driving history and MVR.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Positive attitude in all weather conditions and with all personalities.
• Strong communication skills and people skills.
• Flexible scheduling for morning and evening tours.

Responsibilities

• Drive safely and responsibly for up to 8 hours a day with guests.
• Transport guests to and from the ATV site and pickup locations.
• Account for all guests on manifest; communicate changes promptly.
• Maintain constant communication with Tour Reps and Tour Managers via phone/text.
• Know tours and area to answer guest questions confidently.
• Perform walk-around and pre-trip inspection sheet.
• Clean inside and outside of shuttle during and after shift.
• Monitor fuel level and report maintenance concerns to mechanics.
• Assist with participation paperwork, staff transport, courier duties, and light tour sales.

Skills

CDL with Passenger Endorsement

Customer service

Strong communication

Safety-focused

Problem solving under pressure

Job description

Denali ATV Adventures

CDL Driver Guide

$22.00 - $24.00 / hour + tips

Denali ATV Adventures

If there is one thing that’s true for Alaska, it’s that it attracts those who desire a life on the road. Lucky for you, our company needs a person just like that!

We are looking for good spirited, safe, and knowledgeable CDL drivers to transport our guests, all while priming them for the adventure they are about to experience! We believe our tour starts with the first person our guests meet – that’s the Denali ATV Adventures Driver Guide. Your daily office is the beautiful drive on the Parks Highway that winds through a canyon carved by the mighty Nenana River and is flanked by the Alaska Range and Denali National Park. This position requires focus on timing, adapting to pick-up changes, and last-minute adjustments, all while entertaining and engaging guests. Don’t forget to get our guests home with humor, excellent customer service, and a memorable smile! If you want to experience Denali from behind the wheel and with your feet on the ground, be sure to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Ability to drive safely and responsibly for 8 hours a day, with the majority of the time spent with guests. The foundation of our business is providing an experience where safety is prioritized.

Transport guests to and from our ATV site and their pickup locations.

Make sure all guests listed on manifest are accounted for and on the bus. If there are changes, quickly and effectively communicate the updates.

Be in constant communication with Tour Reps and Tour Managers via phone and text.

Knowledge about our tours and the trail area is crucial to your performance. Guests will ask questions, so your understanding of our product and the area is a necessity.

Required to perform walk-around and pre-trip inspection sheet.

Required to clean the inside and outside of your shuttle during and at the end of your shift.

It will be your responsibility to monitor and maintain your fuel level and report any maintenance concerns to the mechanics.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to collecting Participation agreements and paperwork, transporting staff, courier duties, and light tour sales.

Required Qualifications:

Positive attitude while working in ALL weather conditions and with all personalities.

Strong communication skills and even better people skills.

Ability to think calmly and critically in high-stress situations.

Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work a mix of morning and evening tours.

Must be willing and able to assist in maintenance as needed.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement.

Clean driving history and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

First Aid and CPR certified.

iPhone & iPad literacy.

Desire to live and enjoy a relatively remote area of Alaska for about 4.5 months.

Pay is DOE - starting at $24 ($22 hourly base wage + $2 per hour end of season bonus) + TIPS (tips will add at least $4-8/hour)

• Single Room Housing