Premier Alaska Tours
Premier Alaska Tours
Premier Alaska Tours (PAT) is an Alaska based land tour operator owned and operated by a team of intriguing Alaskans who love their hobby of providing guests with dynamic tour packages. Because we believe the best tour products are delivered with passion, we seek employees who love Alaska as much as we do.
Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward - Alaska - and across the state with Rail and Motorcoaches
- Location
- Alaska
- Season
- Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Staff size
- A core group of 50 year-round staff. An additional 550 seasonal employees for the summer.
- Housing
- Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
About Premier Alaska Tours
Be part of a group that focuses on providing unique Alaska experiences in a very authentic fashion. Whether you seek to drive one of our 100 luxury motorcoaches, lead an exclusive tour across Alaska and the Yukon, work aboard a deluxe dome rail car, live in Denali National Park, or stay close to home in Anchorage or Fairbanks, PAT has something for you! Working for PAT, you will quickly learn that a great Alaska land tour combines the usual with the unusual.
The Employee Experience
As an Alaskan owned and operated company we take pride in showing off the great state of Alaska to our many clients. As a driver or tour director, you will have the opportunity to share and experience the amazing scenery from behind the windshield of the newest fleet of motorcoaches in Alaska. As an employee of the Wilderness Express, your view will be 360 degrees of Alaskan Beauty as seen through our 4 luxury Deluxe Dome Rail cars pulled by the Alaska Railroad. While you are traveling the highways and rails of Alaska showing your guests all of the beauty Alaska has to offer, you will also be working with an amazing team of coworkers who will quickly become friends and over time will be regarded as family.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for friendly, customer service-oriented people who have a sense of adventure and a thirst to learn about Alaska. You will need to have a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to any situation. Teamwork is a must, as is attention to detail. Most importantly, a positive attitude and drive to share all of the amazing things Alaska has to offer!
Room and Board
All employees hired for a position based in Anchorage and Fairbanks are responsible for their own housing. Roles involving travel include Tour Director, Tour Motorcoach Driver and Onboard Rail positions. Guest Service Representatives based in Denali National Park have Room and Board provided.
Employee Perks
- Flexibility - you are able to work as much or as little as you want/can handle
- A network of tour operators that want you to experience their products and will offer reduced rates during your time off.
- You get to live in Alaska!!
- Laidback work environment with a hands-on management team that works beside you to get the job done
- New locations and scenery every day. You won't get tired of the changing landscape.
- Seriously, you get paid to live in Alaska!!
Getting Here and Getting Around
Out-of-state employees are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Alaska. Anchorage and Fairbanks can be navigated relatively easily. Public transportation is available throughout each city. Employees based in Anchorage have found that bicycling is an effective means of transportation if you do not have a car. Anchorage has an extensive bike trail system that can get you anywhere in the city. Grocery stores, malls, and post offices are all easily accessible by public transportation and bike trails.
For Fun
While Premier Alaska Tours employees work hard, they also know how to play hard. Working in the tourism industry definitely has its perks. During days off, employees take advantage of some Alaskan adventures, such as hiking, whitewater rafting, fishing, flightseeing around North America's highest peak, or kayaking in Prince William Sound. Alaska is a land of mystery and is spectacular during any season.
Current Job Openings
Tour Directors
Tour Directors are based in Anchorage and must be able to travel for 2 to 16 days away from home base. Tour Directors must have a confident nature and ability to talk in-depth about Alaska history, people and destinations. Additionally, Tour Directors must be willing to share stories of their own adventures in Alaska. Experience in the Alaska visitor industry is preferred, but not required. Tour Director positions are highly competitive.
Motorcoach Drivers
A motorcoach driver's responsibility is to safely provide transportation throughout the state of Alaska and the Yukon Territory. Additionally, the driver must be willing to interact with guests both on and off the coach and will often provide commentary. The driver will have the opportunity to work as a team with a tour director, while traveling with a group across the state showing the many different landscapes Alaska has to offer.
Motorcoach Drivers will be considered only if they have a clean driving record of no more than 2 traffic violations or accidents within the previous 3 years, and cannot have a history of DUI or DWI. A CDL and two years of professional Alaska motorcoach driving experience is preferred.
Guest Service Representatives
Guest Service Representatives (GSRs) are based in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seward, and Denali. GSRs are often the first point of contact for the guests upon arrival and the last point of contact for guests before they depart Alaska. GSRs must have excellent guest service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and provide solutions to common inquiries or complaints from guests.
Rail Positions
Rail Positions are based out of Anchorage. Our deluxe dome rail cars serve are moving restaurants with full food & beverage, bar and espresso service. We are looking for Food Servers, Bartenders, Cooks, and Host Guides to ensure our guests receive a once in a lifetime experience as they travel by train through Alaska. Onboard crew must have excellent guest service skills, be able to work long days (about 14 hours!), and have the ability to work as a team in close quarters with your coworkers. Competitive hourly wage plus tips with lots of overtime opportunity.
How to Apply
Follow the apply link below to see a full description of each position and to apply. Thanks for your interest in Premier Alaska Tours!
Contact Info
- Premier Alaska Tours
- Jobs@touralaska.net
- (907) 279-0001
- www.premieralaskajobs.com
