Date:
Mar 27, 2017
Location:
Seattle, WA, US, 98134
Your success is a train ride away.
Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and we move America’s workforce toward the future. 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 the result of our employees.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
•Some work experience exhibiting responsibility, initiative, and other leadership characteristics.
•Satisfactory attendance and safe work record.
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
•Some leadership/supervisory experience.
•Some experience in a customer service role that includes cash handling, as well as a work history demonstrating the ability to adapt to variable work hours.
•Some mechanical experience/knowledge.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
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 service skills.
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
If selected, the incumbent will be required to successfully complete a seven- to eight-week training 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 drivers 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.
RATE OF PAY:
Training rate (currently $15.75 per hour straight time) applies until the completion of training. Thereafter, specific terms of Amtrak's current schedule agreement with the United Transportation Union will apply.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No
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Candidates who apply to this posting may be contacted now or at a later date when a position becomes available.
Requisition ID:28361
Posting Location(s):Washington
Personnel Area:WA12
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:No
Education Requirements:High School/GED
Travel Requirements:Up to 100%
Employment Experience Requirements:Under 1 year of experience
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.
We proudly support and encourage U.S. Veterans to apply for Amtrak job opportunities.
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