Position Summary – Tour Motorcoach Driver
The role of the Tour Motorcoach Driver is to provide safe transportation for guests and their luggage throughout the interior of Alaska. Tour Motorcoach Drivers are responsible for all aspects involving the operation of the motorcoach. Tour Motorcoach Drivers share the responsibility with the Tour Director of ensuring a safe, fun, and informative tour experience for guests traveling to Alaska. Motorcoach Drivers also have the responsibility to provide safe and on-time transportation for guests arriving and departing the railroad, airports, and cruise ports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The role of the Tour Motorcoach Driver is to provide safe transportation for guests and their luggage throughout the interior of Alaska. Tour Motorcoach Drivers are responsible for all aspects involving the operation of the motorcoach. Tour Motorcoach Drivers share the responsibility with the Tour Director of ensuring a safe, fun, and informative tour experience for guests traveling to Alaska. Tour Motorcoach Drivers also have the responsibility to provide safe and on-time transportation for guests.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered for a Transfer Driver position:
- 21 years of age or older by May 1 of the year for which applying
- Successfully pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
- Must be willing to submit to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and just cause drug & alcohol testing
- Possess a valid state commercial drivers license.
- Must be able to handle baggage and able to lift 50 – 75 pounds repeatedly
- Must be a U.S. citizen or able to provide verification of authorization to work in the U.S.
- Successfully complete a driver training program and pass all associated tests
- Possess knowledge and thorough understanding of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- A current Commercial Drivers License (Class B) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements is required
- A minimum of 2 years motorcoach driving experience in Alaska is preferred
Disqualifications
Applicants who have received any of the following violations within the previous 3 years will be disqualified:
- Driving 15 mph or more over the posted speed limit
- Following vehicle ahead too closely
Improper or erratic lane change - Reckless driving
- A violation arising in connection with a fatal accident (other than a parking violation)
Cannot have the following convictions:
- DWI or DUI
- Refusal to undergo such testing as required by any State or jurisdiction
- More than 1 moving violation within the previous 2 years
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Commission of a felony