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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Works a variety of hours within a 24/7 transportation environment. Assists the Conductor in the safe movement of trains by adhering to applicable operating rules/practices. Assists the Conductor in the oversight of all on-train employees in service delivery by adhering to the Corporation's service standards. Ensures all revenue documents (cash, credit card receipts, proof of payment) are collected/verified in accordance with designated tariffs. Ensures safety of passengers and crew by adhering to safety rules. Thinks and functions independently utilizing clear and effective verbal communication skills to interact with passengers, crew members, and others jointly responsible for safe and efficient train movements and customer service. Works in either a passenger or non-passenger operation (including yard duty and work trains). Secures movement orders and ensures clear understanding by operating crew. Ensures pre-determined service requests are understood and carried out. Maintains understanding of operating characteristics and practices including physical characteristics, safety rules, air brake rules, electrical instructions, equipment trouble-shooting practices, and emergency procedures. Physically moves between and around train cars manipulating and lifting heavy air hoses and electrical cables. Safely rides the side of train equipment, getting on and off equipment, as required. Assists the Conductor in submission of various reports to record movement delays, unusual occurrences, passenger inconveniences, and mechanical defects. Assists in boarding and detraining of passengers, baggage, express shipments, and mail. Makes customer service announcements. Provides information about train service to include passenger connections. Makes special arrangements in case of service failure. Ensures each passenger has the proper fare. Ensures safe and orderly passenger conduct. Must demonstrate an understanding of what makes up the elements of quality customer service. Must be able to interact and communicate professionally with passengers and co-workers under all types of circumstances. Must demonstrate a demeanor and well-groomed appearance that conveys to passengers a sense of competence and complete professionalism. Must understand and totally comply with Amtrak’s Uniform & Grooming Standards when engaged in performing passenger service.

Learn more about the day in the life of a Conductor at Amtrak by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1clZI-RZGc..

all types of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, snow, and rain. Perform duties in an

environment requiring physical agility in order to easily get off/on train equipment, manipulate self

between cars, bend, reach, stoop, easily and safely ride the side of trains, and lift a variety of

equipment. Report for work on short notice and work weekends and holidays. Successfully

complete a pre-employment medical examination and drug screening. Submit to and pass periodic

medical examinations as well as random drug and alcohol screenings. Pass a pre-interview

course including classroom instruction and fieldwork followed by extensive qualifying and on the job

training associated with the assigned Crew Base. Must have a current valid driver’s license; must

have a good safety record and prior satisfactory job performance; must have either 2 years of full-

time verifiable work history OR 2 years of full-time verifiable college work OR a combination of the

two, equating a total of 2 years; and must live within 2 hours of Crew Base.

demonstrating the ability to adapt to variable work hours.

• Some mechanical experience/knowledge. Applicants for the position of Assistant Passenger

Conductor must be willing and able to: Work in all types of weather conditions including extreme

heat, cold, snow, and rain. Perform duties in an environment requiring physical agility in order to

easily get off/on train equipment, manipulate self between cars, bend, reach, stoop, easily and

safely ride the side of trains and lift a variety of equipment. Report for work on short notice and

work weekends and holidays. Successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination and

drug screening. Submit to and pass periodic medical examinations as well as random drug and

alcohol screenings. Pass a pre-interview assessment to determine cash handling and customer

course including classroom instruction and fieldwork followed by extensive qualifying and on the

job training associated with the assigned Crew Base. Must have a current valid driver’s license;

must have a good safety record and prior satisfactory job performance; must have either 2 years of

full-time verifiable work history OR 2 years of full-time verifiable college work OR a combination of

the two, equating a total of 2 years; and must live within 2 hours of Crew Base.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Relocation Bonus

A one-time lump sum payment, which will be increased to account for taxes, is provided to cover expenses associated with relocation for new employees with two or more years of relevant experience working for a Class I railroad. In addition, our vendor partner, Relo Direct, will assign a personal client service manager to help navigate the relocation process, including the client portal. Additionally, they will provide referrals to approved suppliers who can assist the employee with additional needs, like temporary housing, household goods move, and similar services.

Note: The distance between the old residence and the new principal place of work must be at least 50 miles. Relocation must be generally completed within one year following the effective date of transfer/start of work in the new location. If the employee voluntarily terminates employment with Amtrak or is terminated for cause for reasons other than job elimination, reduction in force, or restructuring within the period from the effective date of transfer until 24 months, all relocation benefits will cease and the employee will be required to repay relocation benefits according to the following schedule: 12 months of service or less - 100% repayment, 13-24 months of service - 50% repayment. Both repayments would be inclusive of tax assistance.

Sign-On Bonus

A possible sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 may be available for candidates possessing two or more years of railroad experience. Most sign-on bonuses will be paid out in the next pay cycle following the first 30 days of employment and should be paid out in one installment. Larger bonuses may be paid out in multiple installments and subject to specific conditions and crafts. The bonus is deemed fully earned after twenty-four (24) months of active employment. Should you leave the company, for any reason, voluntary or involuntary, before you have completed twenty-four (24) months of active employment from your start date of this position, you will be required to pay back your sign-on bonus. This Sign-on Bonus is not part of your base pay, is not included in salary calculations for retirement, and the bonus amount is stated in gross amounts and shall be subject to all applicable withholding taxes, other normal payroll deductions, and any other amounts required by law to be withheld. The employee understands that the Sign-on Bonus is forfeited if the employee fails to report to work.

The hourly rate is $24.38 - $35.32 / hr (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:157607
Posting Location(s):Colorado
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 100%

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

POSTING NOTES: Transportation || Railroad Operations