HAP Juneau Transportation Division

Detail Buses, Discover Glaciers – Your Alaskan Summer Starts Here

Imagine finishing your shift, grabbing your backpack and hiking to a glacier that’s only 20 minutes from your front door. As a Fleet Detailer with HAP Juneau Transportation Division, you’ll be part of the team that keeps Alaska’s most iconic sightseeing fleet spotless for thousands of visiting travelers – and you’ll spend your free time exploring one of the wildest, most beautiful capital cities on Earth.

This is a hands-on, active role for students who like visible results, a supportive crew and a paycheck that grows over an extended summer-to-fall season.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Washing, rinsing and hand-drying motorcoaches, shuttles and support vehicles
• Vacuuming interiors, wiping down seats, windows, handrails and driver areas
• Cleaning windows to crystal-clear standards so guests never miss a whale sighting
• Removing trash and restocking vehicle supplies between tours
• Reporting damage, low fluids or maintenance needs to supervisors and mechanics
• Keeping the wash bay, yard and equipment organized, safe and tidy
• Supporting the transportation team during busy cruise-ship arrival days

Why Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau is a capital city you can’t drive to – it’s reachable only by plane or boat, tucked between towering mountains and the Gastineau Channel. Your summer playground includes:

• Mendenhall Glacier – a 13-mile river of ice, minutes from town
• Whale watching – humpbacks, orcas, sea lions and bald eagles
• Mount Roberts Tramway and endless alpine hiking trails
• Tracy Arm Fjord, kayaking, salmon fishing and rainforest boardwalks
• Midnight sun – up to 18 hours of daylight for after-work adventures

Pay & Benefits

• $16.00 per hour – solid, dependable earnings
• 35 hours per week guaranteed schedule, with a long summer-to-fall season
• Extended contract dates mean more total earnings than a typical short summer job
• Training provided – no previous detailing experience required
• Work alongside an international team and hospitality professionals
• Real US hospitality and transportation experience for your CV

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 with valid J-1 Work & Travel sponsorship
• Conversational English and a friendly, team-first attitude
• Comfortable working outdoors in Alaska’s cool, rainy weather
• Ability to stand, bend, reach and lift for the duration of a shift
• Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail – shiny buses are the goal!
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as tours require

Ready to Trade Lecture Halls for Glaciers?

Spots for the summer-to-fall season in Juneau fill fast, and Alaska placements are among the most sought-after in the Work & Travel USA program. Apply today and start the summer story you’ll tell for the rest of your life.