Rail Technician: Free Cruise After First Season & Hands-On Maintenance

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cruise

Referral rewards

Lifetime experience

Rewards program

Community service

Employee activities

Professional growth

Job summary

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line in Healy, Alaska, is seeking a Rail Technician to support our rail services team. You will assist senior mechanics in repairing and maintaining domed rail cars, perform nightly checks per FRA regulations, and help keep our facilities safe and compliant.

This seasonal full-time role offers on-the-job training, opportunities to work across maintenance tasks, and a chance to contribute to reliable operations in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in positions involving maintenance.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Willing to participate in random drug testing.
• Background check must be passed.
• Minimum age 18 to reside in company housing where offered.
• Eligible to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship 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.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on buildings and grounds.
• Safely operate scissor lifts, ATVs, and forklifts.

Skills

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Policy compliance

Stamina

Job description

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line in Healy, Alaska, is seeking a Rail Technician to support our rail services team. You will assist senior mechanics in repairing and maintaining domed rail cars, perform nightly checks per FRA regulations, and help keep our facilities safe and compliant.

This seasonal full-time role offers on-the-job training, opportunities to work across maintenance tasks, and a chance to contribute to reliable operations in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.