Transportation Manager

Transportation

Transportation Manager

$65,000.00 / year

Juneau

,

Ketchikan

The Role.

Lead our fleet of 25+ professional CDL drivers and keep every guest transfer safe, on-time, and full of Alaska hospitality. You’ll recruit, train, schedule, and inspire the transportation team while ensuring our buses, coaches, and vans are DOT-compliant and ready to roll on Alaska’s most scenic (and challenging) roads. Working closely with operations, customer service, and front-desk teams, you’re the key to seamless dock-to-tour connections and happy guests from the moment they step off the ship.

Key Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, and build a top-tier team of 25+ commercial drivers

Conduct pre-season and ongoing CDL training focused on defensive driving, guest interaction, narration basics, and Alaska-specific road protocols

Create and manage daily driver schedules and dispatch operations

Perform ride-alongs, driver evaluations, and continuous coaching

Ensure full compliance with DOT/FMCSA regulations, hours-of-service, vehicle inspections, and record-keeping

Oversee vehicle readiness in coordination with mechanics (pre/post-trip inspections, maintenance coordination)

Maintain accurate driver files, certifications, drug/alcohol testing records, and vehicle logs

Foster a positive, professional, safety-first team culture

Handle on-season problem-solving for weather delays, traffic, or last-minute schedule changes

Requirements

Minimum 5 years commercial driving experience with Class B CDL + Passenger & Air Brake endorsements (Class A a plus)

2+ years in transportation supervision, fleet management, or lead driver/trainer role

Clean driving record and ability to pass DOT pre-employment screening

Current DOT Medical Card

Proven skills in team leadership, scheduling, and conflict resolution

Strong knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations and electronic logging devices

Excellent communication and guest-service mindset

Comfortable using scheduling software and basic computer systems

What We Offer

Highly competitive pay + performance bonus

Scheduled days off to explore Alaska’s wilderness

Free or deeply discounted staff tours (whale watching, rafting, jeep adventures, etc.)

Work in the most breathtaking office on earth—glacier views included

If you love leading a sharp team, know the rules inside-out, and want to spend your summer making sure every guest starts and ends their Alaska adventure with a smile, this is your seat behind the wheel. Apply now and drive the season with us!

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