About the employer
HAP Fairbanks Transportation Division is part of Holland America Princess Alaska and is based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The team provides luggage and guest service support for travellers who add a land tour to their Holland America or Princess cruise, so part of your summer is spent on a train, watching Alaska's scenery pass by.
Fairbanks, the "Golden Heart City", is the largest city in Alaska's Interior, offering the amenities of a mid-sized city plus quick access to wilderness, hiking, fishing and boating. There is also a referral program paying up to $400 for every person you refer.
The job as Fleet Detailer
What you'll do
- Performs a variety of entry-level vehicle cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Routinely cleans and re-fuels fleet vehicles.
- Cleans and details the fleet vehicles for land tours of Holland America Princess guests.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
You'll stay in employer-arranged housing at Jillian Square Apartments, 3000 Davis Road, Fairbanks, AK. Rooms are shared by 3 to 5 people, with 1 shared bathroom, a full kitchen, and basic bed and bath linens provided. There's coin-op laundry on site, and students set up WiFi themselves. Apartments are co-ed, but rooms aren't unless requested. You may also find your own housing.
Why choose HAP Fairbanks Transportation Division
About the Employer
HAP Fairbanks Transportation Division is part of a well-established hospitality and tourism operation that moves thousands of visitors across Alaska every season. Their motorcoach fleet is the first thing guests see – and keeping it spotless is where you come in. You’ll be part of a friendly, international team that keeps Alaska’s tourism running smoothly.
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Why Fairbanks, Alaska?
Fairbanks is the gateway to the Arctic and one of the most unique destinations in the United States. In summer you’ll experience up to 21 hours of daylight – hiking, kayaking and exploring at midnight is completely normal here! As the season turns to fall, Fairbanks becomes one of the best places on Earth to witness the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis).
On your days off you can visit Denali National Park, soak in the famous Chena Hot Springs, pan for gold, take a riverboat cruise, or drive the legendary Dalton Highway toward the Arctic Circle. The local community is warm, welcoming and used to hosting international students every season.
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.
Ready for Your Alaskan Adventure?
Positions in Alaska are always among the first to fill. If you want a summer that’s more than just a job – a summer of mountains, midnight sun and northern lights – apply now for the Fleet Detailer position with HAP Fairbanks Transportation Division and start your Work & Travel USA story.
