HAP Mt McKinley Princess Transportation Division
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Fleet Detailer
Wake Up to Denali Every Morning
Imagine starting your shift with a view of Denali – the highest mountain in North America – rising 20,310 feet above the spruce forests. That's just another Tuesday at HAP Mt McKinley Princess Transportation Division in Trapper Creek, Alaska. We're looking for energetic university students to join our Fleet Detailing team and help keep our motorcoaches and vehicles road-ready for guests exploring the Last Frontier.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Fleet Detailer, you're the reason our vehicles look showroom-fresh every single day. Your daily duties include:
- Washing, rinsing, and hand-drying motorcoaches, vans, and support vehicles
- Vacuuming interiors, wiping down seats, windows, and dashboards
- Cleaning windshields and mirrors to guarantee crystal-clear mountain views for guests
- Restocking vehicle supplies and checking basic fluid levels
- Reporting maintenance issues to the transportation team
- Keeping the wash bay, tools, and detailing equipment organized and safe
- Supporting drivers and dispatch during busy departure windows
Why Trapper Creek, Alaska?
Trapper Creek sits at the gateway to Denali State Park, surrounded by glacial rivers, hiking trails, and some of the most photographed scenery on the planet. Summer in Alaska means up to 20 hours of daylight – so after your shift, there's still an entire day left for adventure.
In your free time you can go flightseeing over Denali, raft the Chulitna River, hike the Kesugi Ridge trail, spot moose and bears, fish for salmon, and – as the season shifts to fall – watch the tundra turn gold and red while the northern lights return to the night sky. Anchorage and Talkeetna are within easy reach for weekend trips.
Pay & Benefits
- $16.00 per hour
- 35 hours per week with a consistent schedule
- Season: Summer to Fall – one of the longest Work & Travel seasons available
- Employer with strong experience hosting international students
- Work alongside a diverse international team from around the world
- Real hospitality and transportation industry experience for your CV
- Daily English practice with American colleagues and guests
What We're Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on the Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English communication skills
- Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented – you notice the smudge everyone else misses
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on work outdoors in variable Alaskan weather
- Team player with a positive, guest-focused attitude
- Ability to stay through the full season (summer into fall)
- No previous experience required – full training provided
Ready for Your Alaskan Summer?
This is more than a summer job – it's the story you'll be telling for years. Limited placements available for the season. Apply now and trade your usual summer for glaciers, midnight sun, and Denali.
Fleet Detailer
Live Your Alaskan Summer at the Foot of Denali
Imagine finishing your shift, stepping outside, and seeing North America's tallest peak glowing pink in the midnight sun. That's an ordinary evening at HAP Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge in Trapper Creek, Alaska — and it can be your summer. We're looking for energetic university students to join our Transportation Division as Fleet Detailers, keeping our motorcoaches and vehicles road-ready for guests exploring the Last Frontier.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Fleet Detailer, you're the reason every coach rolls out looking spectacular. Your daily mission includes:
- Washing, rinsing, and hand-drying motorcoaches, vans, and support vehicles
- Vacuuming interiors, cleaning windows, wiping down seats, dashboards, and luggage bays
- Restocking vehicle supplies and checking basic fluid levels and tire condition
- Reporting maintenance issues to the transportation team
- Keeping the wash bay, tools, and supply areas organized, safe, and clean
- Supporting drivers and dispatch during busy tour departures
Why Trapper Creek, Alaska?
Trapper Creek sits on the doorstep of Denali State Park, surrounded by spruce forest, glacial rivers, and jaw-dropping mountain views. On your days off you can hike the Kesugi Ridge trail, try flightseeing over Denali, go river rafting, spot moose and bears, fish for salmon, and experience 20 hours of daylight in June. By late summer, the tundra turns gold and the northern lights start to appear — a rare double season most travelers never get to see.
The Package
- $16.00 per hour
- 35 hours per week, with a consistent schedule
- Season: Summer through Fall — one of the longest programs available
- Employer-arranged housing options and staff dining
- Employee discounts and access to lodge staff activities
- Work alongside an international team from around the world
- Real hospitality and logistics experience for your CV
What We're Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 on a J-1 Work & Travel visa
- Conversational English and a friendly, team-first attitude
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on outdoor work in variable weather
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and punctual
- Ability to stand, bend, lift up to 20 kg, and work on your feet
- Availability from summer into fall — flexibility with weekends and early shifts
No previous experience required — full training is provided. If you want a summer of mountains, wildlife, new friends from six continents, and a paycheck in US dollars, apply now. Spots at Mt. McKinley Princess fill fast!
About Alaska
Alaska is the ultimate Work & Travel adventure - glaciers, Denali, midnight sun and untouched wilderness. Most students work in remote lodges, national-park resorts and on tour boats, earning some of the highest summer wages in the country.