CDL Driver

HAINES CDL DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION 

TIMEFRAME: April - October

QUALIFICATIONS: Must currently hold a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrakes endorsement

A CDL Driver’s main responsibility is to carry out the company’s mission of providing passengers with a safe, enjoyable, and educational experience. A CDL Driver will drive guests in buses on a series of trips which travel around to local attractions, visit outdoor recreation sites, stop at museums and take scenic drives as far as the summit of Chilkat Pass. Most tours are staffed with a ‘Spieler’ guide who escorts the guests through the entire tour, narrates during the drives, and is responsible for overall guest experience. A CDL driver is expected to help with some of the logistical aspects of the tour such as taking and counting tickets, helping to set up and take down the lunches, escorting guests to the restrooms, etc.  

FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION COMPLIANCE

Alaska Mountain Guides Adventures, Inc. (AMGA) and its sister companies comply with all applicable federal laws regarding CDL drivers and CDL operations. FMCSA regulations and AMGA’s own policies and procedures ensure that our guests will receive the highest quality tours possible in terms of bus transportation safety. As a result of federal regulations, each Haines CDL Driver will be required to participate in an approved random drug testing program and be required to complete and maintain some paperwork in addition to the regular employee paperwork for all other employees. 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Have and maintain a Class B CDL with Passenger and Airbrakes endorsement.

• Pass FMCSA required pre-employment drug tests & screening.
• Have and maintain a valid Medical Examiner’s Card.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to enter Canada.
• Completion of AMGA Haines Driver training program (minimum of 8 hours).
• Must be willing to become certified or possess current certification in at least CPR and First Aid.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout each day.
• Must be able to carry loads over uneven ground.
• Prior guiding, leadership, and tourism experience helpful.

JOB DUTIES 

• Have and maintain a clean driving record to be insured by AMGA insurance.
• Maintain an FMCSA approved logbook for driving hours.
• Complete vehicle checklists as needed.
• Responsible for cleanliness and excellent maintenance of buses, tour equipment, and the locations that the tours visit. 

• Responsible for communicating all gear and vehicle issues to maintenance staff.
• Complete appropriate driver checklists and paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Must be a safe driver and obey all traffic laws.
• Work closely with, assist, and take directions from the trip ‘Spieler’, who is responsible for overall guest experience throughout the tour.
• Assist the ‘Spieler’ in greeting clients, facilitating introductions, and getting clients enthusiastic.
• Assist the ‘Spieler’ in ensuring sure all guests have signed waivers and collected tickets.
• Responsible for communicating all incidents to Haines Program Manager.
• Must possess a positive attitude that is friendly, considerate and energetic.
• Must be willing to work as a great team member.
• Help the guides load and unload guests and gear throughout the trips.
• Be willing to escort guests around the various venues, to the restrooms, etc.
• Help set up and take tour equipment and lunch supplies as needed.
• Be able to maintain a tight schedule to ensure groups stay on schedule throughout all aspects of the tour. 

• Good leadership skills, ability to communicate with and facilitate activities for groups up to 50 people. 

• Follow AMGA policies and procedures at all times.
• Assist with other jobs/projects as needed by AMGA administration, this may include but is not limited to: 
  • Assisting with food prep for cruise program. 
  • Associated program maintenance needs. 
  • Non-CDL driving of passengers or equipment. 
  • Assist with grounds/lodging maintenance, cleaning, and general support. 

PROFESSIONALISM 

AMG employees represent the company whether they are working with clients packing in the warehouse, or off the clock and hanging in town. AMG expects employees to always conduct themselves in a professional manner and provide a leading example in the community for the type of behavior associated with the quality guide service that employs them. We live and work in small Alaskan communities, poor/inappropriate behavior will quickly establish a bad reputation for an individual and reflect poorly on the company as a whole.  

LIVING SPACE AND RENT STRUCTURE 

Haines housing options consist of our employee campground, we have a few campers/RVs for senior staff, and limited space for employees seeking to bring their own campervans/trailers/RVs, most 1st year staff camp in the wooded area encircling the campers/RV parking. The campground has (4) plumbed bathroom/shower units and a communal cooking area – due to the presence of bears in our area we prohibit cooking/food storage outside the communal cooking space. The campground is located on the same lot as our warehouse/office making the commute to work convenient for any staff planning to come to Alaska without a vehicle. There is a laundromat located within a short walk down the street. A guide room is located on the corner of the warehouse with access to company WiFi.  

Additional Notes 

• Rent deductions are made twice a month with 50% of the month’s rent deducted from the 1st and 2nd paycheck. 
• Rent is prorated for the first month, rent for the last pay period will be deducted in full even if you vacate housing early. 

• Employees must vacate housing within 48 hours of their final shift unless other arrangements have been approved by management. 
• Pets – Must be approved by management, approval may be rescinded if your pet causes problems or is not friendly towards humans and other animals.  
• Failure to abide by rules outlined in the employee manual and housing agreement may result in immediate expulsion from employee housing.