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Fleet Detailer
Work & Travel USA in the Last Frontier – Anchorage, Alaska
Imagine finishing your shift and driving toward a horizon of snow-capped peaks, spotting a moose on the roadside, and watching the sun still shining at 11 p.m. That's a normal summer day in Anchorage, Alaska. The HAP Anchorage Transportation Division is looking for energetic university students to join their team as Fleet Detailers for the Summer to Fall season.
About the Position
As a Fleet Detailer, you are the person who keeps Alaska's tourism running in style. Our fleet of motorcoaches and vehicles carries thousands of visitors to national parks, glaciers and railway connections every week – and every one of those guests deserves a spotless ride. You'll be part of a friendly, fast-moving hospitality operation where your work is visible and genuinely appreciated.
Your Daily Duties
- Washing, rinsing and drying the exterior of motorcoaches, vans and support vehicles
- Vacuuming interiors, cleaning windows, seats, floors and luggage compartments
- Restocking vehicle supplies and checking basic cleanliness standards
- Reporting maintenance issues or damage to supervisors
- Keeping the wash bay, tools and cleaning equipment organized and safe
- Supporting the transportation team during busy arrival and departure times
Pay & Schedule
- Hourly rate: $16.00 per hour
- Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime possible during peak season)
- Season: Summer to Fall
- Tips: Not applicable for this position – your solid hourly wage is the reward
Why Anchorage?
Anchorage is the perfect base camp for the adventure of your life. In one summer you can hike Flattop Mountain, cycle the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, kayak among glaciers in Whittier, ride the Alaska Railroad to Denali, go whale watching in Seward, and fish for salmon right inside the city limits. With up to 19 hours of daylight in June, your free time feels twice as long. By September, the tundra turns gold and red – and if you're lucky, the first northern lights of the season appear.
What We Offer
- Stable, guaranteed hours in a professional hospitality company
- Team environment with other international and American students
- Real US work experience for your CV in transportation and hospitality operations
- Training provided – no previous detailing experience required
- Opportunity to explore one of the most spectacular destinations on earth
Requirements
- Full-time university student aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with the team
- Physically fit: comfortable standing, bending, lifting and working outdoors in variable weather
- Reliable, punctual and detail-oriented – the name of the job says it all
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Available for the full Summer to Fall period
Places in Alaska go fast every season. If you want a summer that your friends will still be talking about years from now, apply today for the Fleet Detailer position with HAP Anchorage Transportation Division and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in the Last Frontier!
Luggage Handler
Work & Travel USA in the Last Frontier: Luggage Handler in Anchorage, Alaska
Imagine starting your workday with a view of snow-capped peaks, glacier-fed waters and the endless Alaskan sky. HAP Anchorage Transportation Division is looking for energetic university students to join their hospitality team as Luggage Handlers for the Summer to Fall season. If you want a Work & Travel USA experience that is truly different from the classic beach or big-city placement, Alaska is calling.
About the Position
As a Luggage Handler you are the first friendly face guests meet when they arrive in Anchorage. You will be part of a fast-moving transportation team that keeps tour groups, cruise passengers and travellers moving smoothly across one of America's most spectacular destinations.
- Loading and unloading guest luggage from motorcoaches, vans and hotel lobbies
- Sorting, tagging and tracking bags to make sure every suitcase reaches the right room or vehicle
- Assisting guests with directions, arrival information and a warm welcome
- Working closely with drivers, front desk staff and tour directors
- Keeping luggage storage and loading areas safe, organised and tidy
Pay & Working Conditions
- Hourly rate: $16.00 per hour
- Hours: approximately 35 hours per week
- Tips: Yes – guests are generous, and tips can meaningfully boost your weekly earnings
- Season: Summer to Fall – one of the longest Work & Travel seasons available
- Industry: Hospitality / Transportation
Why Anchorage, Alaska?
Anchorage is a modern city of around 290,000 people wrapped in raw wilderness. Within minutes of downtown you can hike the Chugach Mountains, bike the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, spot moose and bald eagles, or watch the sun barely set during the long Alaskan summer days.
On your days off, explore Kenai Fjords National Park, take a day trip toward Denali, go whale watching in Seward, try glacier hiking, kayaking or salmon fishing. In late summer and early fall, you may even catch your first Northern Lights. This is the kind of summer story you will be telling for the rest of your life.
Benefits of This Placement
- Reliable full-season employment with a well-established hospitality employer
- Physical, active work instead of sitting at a desk all day
- Daily practice of real, conversational English with American and international guests
- Excellent tipping potential in a tourism-driven market
- An international team of Work & Travel students – instant friends from around the world
- Customer service and teamwork experience that looks great on any CV
Requirements
- Current university student, aged 18–25, eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA programme
- Good conversational English and a friendly, guest-focused attitude
- Good physical condition – you will be lifting bags (up to approx. 23 kg / 50 lbs) and standing for long periods
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong team spirit
- Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Availability for the full Summer to Fall period
Ready for Your Alaskan Adventure?
Positions in Alaska are limited and fill quickly every season. Apply early to secure your spot with HAP Anchorage Transportation Division and turn your summer into an unforgettable journey through the Last Frontier.
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.