Eligibility Requirements

All American Crew: The Columbia Queen is a United States flagged vessel, and as such it is subject to U.S. labor laws which require that United States citizens fill all licensed positions. Lawfully admitted legal aliens who are permitted residents of the U.S. are allowed to hold a number of unlicensed positions aboard our vessels. Great American River Journeys is not able to hire foreign staff without valid work permits, nor do we sponsor any foreign citizens.

Eligibility: All vessel employees must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally able to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility will be required for submission as a condition of employment. All crewmembers live and work on board and must obey all crew rules and regulations. Great American River Journeys accepts applications along with a resume for currently posted positions. We request all applicants provide at least three verifiable work references with current phone numbers.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Great American River Journeys is committed to providing and maintaining a safe environment for guests and all employees. As a condition of hire, all accepted applicants would be required to undergo pre employment drug screening as well as periodic random drug screening as required by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

All vessel employees of Great American River Journeys will be subject to the following categories of DOT/FHWA drug testing: pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident, and random. These employees will also be subject to the following categories of required DOT/FHWA alcohol testing: reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident, return to duty, follow-up, and random.

Background Check: As a condition of hire, all accepted applicants will be asked to sign a release for Great American River Journeys to complete a background check.