Baggageman/Mail - Amtrak (New Haven)

 

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.

Location: 50 Union Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

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