Conductor

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 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.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Some work experience exhibiting responsibility, initiative, and other leadership characteristics.
• Satisfactory attendance and safe work record.
• 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.

• 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 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• 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. 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.

• 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 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.

The hourly rate is $24.38 (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.

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Last updated : 2024-05-20