Rail Technician (Anchorage)

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise after first season

Referral program

Experience – Of a lifetime!

Rewards & Incentives

Community Service

Employee Activities

Professional Growth

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line in Anchorage seeks a Rail Technician to support rail services maintenance. The role features on-the-job training and a pivotal behind-the-scenes position ensuring safety and operation standards for rail cars.

The successful candidate will perform nightly FRA-compliant checks, assist with repairs, track parts, and maintain clean, safe workspaces while operating scissor lifts and related equipment.

Qualifications

• One year of maintenance-related experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to participate in random alcohol and drug testing.
• Pass pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age 18 to reside in company housing.
• Eligible to work in the United States (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Assist senior mechanics with repair and maintenance of domed rail cars.
• Perform nightly checks and repairs per FRA regulations.
• Use software to track parts inventory and repairs.
• Routinely clean and service HVAC-R equipment.
• Maintain workspaces and promote shop safety.
• Test electrical circuits and related components using testing equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Safely operate scissor lifts, ATVs, and forklifts.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Teamwork

Time management

Safety awareness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Job description

Rail Technician (Anchorage)

Department: Maintenance

Employment Type: Seasonal - Full Time

Location: Rail Services

Description

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.
In this position, based in Anchorage, you will receive ample on-the-job training that will be useful in many different maintenance fields! As a Rail Maintenance Assistant, you will help ensure our cars stay up to the required safety and operating standards. This behind-the-scenes position is a pivotal role in our daily operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist senior mechanics with the repair and maintenance of domed rail cars.
• Perform nightly checks and repairs per FRA regulations and compliance.
• Use software program(s) for tracking parts inventory and repairs.
• Routinely cleans and services HVAC-R equipment.
• Maintain workspaces and promote shop safety by cleaning work areas and removing hazardous materials such as oil, coolant, and other fluids.
• Test electrical circuits and other related components using electrical testing equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Safely operate scissor lifts, ATVs, and forklifts.

REQUIREMENTS

• One year of experience in positions involving maintenance.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to be part of our random alcohol and drug testing program.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Minimum age of 18 years is required to reside in company housing, where available.
• 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 organize and prioritize work, and 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.
• Ability to stand/walk/work on feet for a 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.