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.
Are you ready to join our team?
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Incumbent must handle baggage, express and company materials
and be qualified to operate electrical and battery powered equipment and
elevators. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of
receiving, delivering, and forwarding of passenger’s baggage. Applicants
should be familiar with Parcel Checks and will be held responsible for
collection and depositing any Amtrak revenue he/she receives during
their tour of duty. Revenue includes that which is collected from excess
baggage, storage charges, transfers, COD’s, temporary checking, Amtrak
Express, prepaid delivery, excess valuations, etc. Incumbent must assist
passengers on movement of parcels and luggage within the station and
must be able to lift 50 pounds. Incumbent must be able to read, write
and have a thorough knowledge of the physical layout of the station.
Incumbent must have high school diploma, prefer two years of college or
work equivalency. Employees must conform to The Code of Ethics and
Standards for Behavior and prescribed code of dress.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) high school equivalency diploma.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
Hours and rest days may be adjusted for training purposes. Vacation previously selected may not be honored.
Requisition ID:72461
Posting Location(s):Connecticut
Job Family/Function:Customer Service
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:None
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.
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.
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