Instructor, Driver Safety and Training

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel - FREE CRUISE AFTER YOUR FIRST季

Reward for Referral Program

Experience – Of a lifetime!

Rewards & Incentives

Community Service

Employee Activities

Professional Growth

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line in Fairbanks is seeking an Instructor, Driver Safety and Training to lead classroom and hands-on driving instruction for aspiring professional motorcoach drivers. You will enforce DOT and company regulations, evaluate trainee progress, maintain logs, and deliver comprehensive safety training.

You will collaborate with Transportation teams to ensure high standards of guest service and safety on every journey, while supporting career development for

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in business computer applications.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize work and supervise staff.
• Ability to work both in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and enforces DOT, state/local regulations and company policies.
• Demonstrates driver-guide techniques and maintenance duties.
• Evaluates student drivers' abilities and training progress; documents progress.
• Reports trainees' progress to management on a regular basis.
• Maintains records in the appropriate logs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer applications

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Instructor, Driver Safety and Training

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Fairbanks Transportation and Guest Services

Description

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

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

Are you ready to take your road-tested experience in a new direction? As a Instructor, you'll do more than teach—you’ll shape careers, build confidence, and inspire the next generation of professional motorcoach drivers.

Drawing on your expertise, patience, and commitment to safety, you’ll lead students through both classroom learning and hands‑on driving instruction. Every lesson is an opportunity to help future drivers develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed behind the wheel and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Join us and turn your experience into a legacy—because the next great adventure could be the chapter you help someone else begin.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates and enforces Department of Transportation (DOT) 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.
• Must be certified as physically qualified through a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen.
• Minimum age of 21 is required.
• 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

• Possess good verbal and writing communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of computer business applications.
• 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.