I fail to see the point in these postings. You can set up a job agent on their website or just go there.
Or is there a point I'm missing?
The opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of my employer, any other railroad, company, or person.
I wonder as well. Perhaps he is getting a small honorarium for posting help wanted ads on here? It's a violation of the forum TOS.
I think it's just a continuation of interest from the original posts in this thread: Amtrak has increased hiring as we come out of the pandemic and start figuring out where the Government money will be allocated.
It may just be that blue steak has a particular interest in this topic and can easily cut and paste the listings from the Amtrak site to show what Amtrak actually has week by week. This is similar to a post on RyPN that started as a discussion of correct paint colors on the Reading and has metastasized to over 73 pages (last I read it) MOSTLY contributed by one individual who has timeless attention to the finer issues. If that is an interest, you can find no better introduction. If it is not an interest... best scroll down.
I never realized Reading liveries we're that complex. But then foamers can go on at length about various C&NW colors just like modelers about the exact mixtures for scale appearance of Brunswick green!!
Here are my points with this subject thread.
First I am using advertizing which is what is posted here and Hiring as one item. Amtrak had to limit trains last summer due to the Delta variant. Amtrak lost many personnel then. Omicrom came out last fall. It was evident that Amtrak would get low on both operating personnel and non operating ones due to the new variant with many persons giving up and quiting due to the great resignation. Especially management positions.
But did Amtrak start hiring? NO! Maybe they could at the new fiscal year of October 1. NO! Then when the new budget proposal was obvious to come out of congress or even signed by the president did they start hiring? Again no!
When management knew they would have to reduce again reduce operating trains to 5 days a week? NO! They did not start advertizing until Jan 25th! That reveals a lack of planning competence for all the vacancies that were apparent way before and after the New year's day.
For all these vaccancies being posted now indicates IMO a willfull lack of hiring instead of erlier in this year or last year.
The lateness of these advertized opening IMO will mean a graduated restartig of trains both NEC and LD hopefully not to the end of May instead of all by MAR 28th.
Maybe we all need to contact the Pols about these delays?
So, you have no point.
What I thought.
I'm not sure I see the problem here.
I have found some of the listings interesting, and I normally don't take the time to check other sites for info like this.
York1 John
It now appears that we can see the consequences of this late hiring. March 28 start of all cancelled trips? Not going to happen according to Amtrak. Now end of may? That IMO becomes more unlikely. These openings are needed for some extra boards at least.
What someone pointed out to me is the lack of positions in the maintenance trades. Seems that not enough persons to maintain all the equipment. What is going to happen to all that nice shinny locos and passenger cars if maintenance scrimped? By november wonder how many will be on the RIP lines? That is not counting all the older equipment.
Just to Highlight here are today's listing as of 0840. Note: Looking for technical trainers. Were they needed in Jan?
Job Matches:Mgr Community Engagement - 90305685 - Washington - Washington, DC, US, 20001Material Inventory Control Clerk - 90102501 - Indianapolis (2nd Shift) - Indianapolis, IN, US, 46203Customer Service Representative - 90289765 - Albuquerque - Albuquerque, NM, US, 87102Lead Technologist - DevSecOps - 90297537 - Washington - Washington, DC, US, 20002Sr Mgr System Safety - 90212535 - Wilmington - Wilmington, DE, US, 19802Road Foreman I/II - 90206558 - Miami - Miami, FL, US, 33147PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303902 - Oakland - Oakland, CA, US, 94607PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303924 - Portland - Portland, OR, US, 97209Sr Technical Trainer - 90072446 - Washington - Washington, DC, US, 20018Sr Technical Trainer - 90308055 - Wilmington - Wilmington, DE, US, 19802
zugmann So, you have no point. What I thought.
No point. The questionable personnel planning by Amtrak is a good topic but weekly posting of Amtrak advertising is a separate matter. Streak may have good intentions but seems unwilling to answer Zug's question.
So what purpose is served with these postings?
charlie hebdo exact mixtures for scale appearance of Brunswick green!!
Oh, that's easy. "Two parts black, one part green." Any Pennsy fan will tell you!
OvermodThis is similar to a post on RyPN that started as a discussion of correct paint colors on the Reading and has metastasized to over 73 pages (last I read it)
Yikes!
Some people need to relax a bit. For example, I wanted to repaint some O Gauge passenger cars into NYO&W livery but for color could only find a vague description of "light olive" and no steam era color photographs to reference. What to do?
So I went to HobbyTown's Tamiya paint section, saw "Olive Drab 2," and said "Close enough!" Looks good too!
O&W steam era. What was added or changed in the brief diesel era?
blue streak 1blue streak 1 wrote the following post 15 hours ago: It now appears that we can see the consequences of this late hiring. March 28 start of all cancelled trips? Not going to happen according to Amtrak. Now end of may? That IMO becomes more unlikely. These openings are needed for some extra boards at least. What someone pointed out to me is the lack of positions in the maintenance trades. Seems that not enough persons to maintain all the equipment. What is going to happen to all that nice shinny locos and passenger cars if maintenance scrimped? By november wonder how many will be on the RIP lines? That is not counting all the older equipment.
I agree with you, that this looks like poor (and maybe intentional) planing. They have been in a shutdown mode for so long and perhaps afraid to think about how AMTRAK was going to operate in the future that they (Whoever is in charge) couldn't see that they were loosing so many needed people to perform all the work it takes to operate a regular daily train service. Now they are playing catch up in a all new hiring world.
I watch too much TV and the Chicago stations are showing an Amtrak commercial that is short (20 sec) and I have not yet seen it because I only hear the end where a voice says "Its only an AMTRAK away" and I can not look fast enough to see any of it. It is between other commercials and I am not watching the screen. How Amtrak waste's money.
Flintlock76Oh, that's easy. "Two parts black, one part green." Any Pennsy fan will tell you!
10:1.
It is now time for me to ease up. Amtrak's inability to meet any promised train operations has been proved. Their lare hiring has resulted causing Amtrak's inability to operate all of their scheduled trains when promised. We shall see if Amtrak can meet the promise of all trains by end of May?
Now only postings that directly affect operating by end of May will be noted.
zugmann Flintlock76 Oh, that's easy. "Two parts black, one part green." Any Pennsy fan will tell you! 10:1.
Flintlock76 Oh, that's easy. "Two parts black, one part green." Any Pennsy fan will tell you!
I thought it was two drops of green in a bucket of black.......
Penn Central couldn't afford the green.
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charlie hebdo O&W steam era. What was added or changed in the brief diesel era?
In the diesel era the O&W painted their passenger cars in a grey and yellow scheme to match the new diesel units. A pretty good-looking color scheme, but not what I was after.
I don't know, that might depend on "Lines East" or "Lines West!"
SD70DudeI thought it was two drops of green in a bucket of black....... Penn Central couldn't afford the green.
Oh yeah. A writer for "Trains" said it best concerning Penn Central:
"A marriage made in Hell and the bride wore black!"
Flintlock76I don't know, that might depend on "Lines East" or "Lines West!"
Black paint that sat on a shelf next to a can of green paint.
Gentlemen I messed up. I did not check both Laborer/skilled trades and Engineering/mechanical. Those 2 categories have almost 370 openings with only about 100 beiing unskilled. Openings date back to Jan 28th.
So these openings seem to point of more Amtrak foot dragging on hiring. No wonder there is a big shortage of equipment. IMO management has no excuses.
Laborer & Skilled Trades: Careers at Amtrak
Engineering & Mechanical: Careers at AmtrakContinuing Amtrak service cuts reflect lack of national network investment: Analysis - Trains
Good news only 1 C-19 reported on Amtrak last week. Now the returnees can start giving OJT to new hires.
finally hiring mechanical persons. Canot think they will have enough by MAY final restoration?
This lst is for Monay. Tuesay's list for more OBS
Job Matches:Coach Cleaner - 90031025 - Newport News - Newport News, Virginia, US, 23601Foreman III - 90296582 - Long Island City - Long Island City, New York, US, 11101Electrician Journeyman - 90103740 - Seattle (Sign-on bonus available) - Seattle, Washington, US, 98134Foreman II - 90053672 - Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60607Sheetmetal Worker Journeyman - 90015864 - Chicago (Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available) - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60607Electrician Journeyman - 90293536 - New Haven (Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available) - New Haven, Connecticut, US, 06519Machinist Journeyman - 90102224 - Chicago (Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available) - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60616Machinist - 90167965 - Rensselaer - Rensselaer, New York, US, 12144Electrician - 90056867 - Philadelphia - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, 19104Foreman II - 90257114 - San Antonio - San Antonio, Texas, US, 78205
Tuseday below.
Lot of openings last week. Now at least hiring some assistant conductors!
The following jobs matched your search agent at Amtrak and can be found at careers.amtrak.com.Your Job Agents:Railroad Operations(Click to modify)Job Matches:New York Skilled Trade Hiring Event - New York, New YorkTrainmaster I/II - 90235838 - Harrisburg, PA - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20001PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90246048 - Carbondale - Carbondale, Illinois, US, 62901Assistant Passenger Conductor - Rensselaer, NY - Rensselaer, New YorkAssistant Passenger Conductor - Salt Lake City - Salt Lake City, UtahAssistant Passenger Conductor - Denver - Denver, ColoradoAssistant Passenger Conductor - Seattle - Seattle, WashingtonAssistant Passenger Conductor - Portland, Oregon - Portland, OregonAssistant Passenger Conductor - Portland, Maine - Portland, MaineAssistant Passenger Conductor - Washington D.C. - Washington, District of ColumbiaRemember to forward these jobs to any of your friends who might have interest in any of these positions.
June 20
Foreman II - Springfield, MA - SpringfieldForeman III - Rensselear, NY - RensselaerCoach Cleaner - 90337152 - Bear - Bear, Delaware, US, 19701Sheetmetal Worker Journeyman - 90337168 - Bear - Bear, Delaware, US, 19701Carman Journeyman - 90337137 - Bear - Bear, Delaware, US, 19701Coach Cleaner - 90339500 - Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60607Utility Worker - 90339511 - Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60607Machinist - 90339509 - Bear (Sign-on/Relocation Bonus Available) - Bear, Delaware, US, 19701Electrician Journeyman- 90065583 - Washington - Sign On Bonus Available - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018Electrician Journeyman - 90337188 - Bear (Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance Available) - Bear, Delaware, US, 19701
OBS Trainee - Lead Service Attendant - Charlotte - Charlotte, North CarolinaOBS Trainee - Train Attendant - Seattle - Seattle, WashingtonOBS Trainee - Lead Service Attendant - Seattle - Seattle, WashingtonCustomer Service Representative - 90023451 - Hudson - Hudson, New York, US, 12534Customer Service Representative - 90053095 - Winter Park - Winter Park, Florida, US, 32789Customer Service Representative - Reno, NV - Reno, NevadaCustomer Service Representative - 90223788 - New Orleans - New Orleans, Louisiana, US, 70113Baggageman/Mail - 90105042 - Seattle - Seattle, Washington, US, 98104Guaranteed Extra Board Customer Service Representative - 90339227 - St Louis - St Louis, Missouri, US, 63103Customer Service Rep (Agent FC) - 90171740 - Williston - Williston, North Dakota, US, 58801
June 12
Train Attendant - Boston - Boston, MassachusettsLead Service Attendant - Boston - Boston, MassachusettsLead Service Attendant - Miami - Miami, FloridaFall 2022-Demand Forecasting Intern - 90234490 - Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20001Fall 2022- Business Operations Intern - 90337834 - Oakland - Oakland, California, US, 94607Baggage/Foreman Ful - 90034906 - Boston - Boston, Massachusetts, US, 02110Crew Base Specialist - 90074248 - New York - New York, New York, US, 10001Sr Space & Equipment Control Analyst - 90034514 - Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20002Associate Project Manager New Acela Program- 90335298 - Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20001Baggage/Foreman - 90034713 - Boston - Boston, Massachusetts, US, 02110
June 11
Pipefitter Technician-Heavy Repair - 90108226 - Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018
High Speed Supervisor Tech - 90025465 - Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018High Speed Carmen Technician Ful - 90288126 - Washington - Sign On Bonus Available - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018High Speed Sheetmetal Worker Technician - 90028149 - Washington - Sign On Bonus Available - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018Carmen Journeymen - 90034621 - Oakland (Sign-On Bonus Available) - Oakland, California, US, 94607Motor Equipment Operator - 90003744 - Los Angeles - Los Angeles, California, US, 90021Electrician Journeyman - 90034882 - Oakland (Sign-on Bonus Available) - Oakland, California, US, 94607Electrician Journeyman - 90023751 - Los Angeles - (Sign-On Bonus Available) - Los Angeles, California, US, 90021Motor Equipment Operator - 90047798 - Oakland - Oakland, California, US, 94607Sheetmetal Worker Mechanic - 90162477 - Los Angeles (Sign-on Bonus Available) - Los Angeles, California, US, 90021
Mgr Workforce Planning - 90335628 - Wilmington - Wilmington, Delaware, US, 19801Assignment Clerk - 90058740 - Chicago, IL - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60606OBS Trainee (Train Attendant) - Los Angeles - Los Angeles, CaliforniaCustomer Service Representative - 90069851 - Chicago - Ann Arbor, Illinois, US, 48104Customer Service Representative - 90033083 - Salinas - Salinas, CA, US, 93901Guaranteed Extra Board Customer Service Representative - 90243637 - Stamford, CT - Stamford, Connecticut, US, 06902Guaranteed Extra Board Baggage/Customer Service/Clerk - 90184839 - Portland - Portland, Oregon, US, 97209
Suspect Amtrak is right there with the Airlines - laid off the bulk of the work force during the darkest days of Covid - then expected near 100% return of employees when recalls went out - now they are stupified that less than 20% are actually returning to service, coupled with the normal course of retirements that continued to happen to employees that had too much service time to be subject to being laid off. Best & Brightest find out that in reality they are Dumb & Dumber.
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BaltACDSuspect Amtrak is right there with the Airlines - laid off the bulk of the work force during the darkest days of Covid - then expected near 100% return of employees when recalls went out - now they are stupified that less than 20% are actually returning to service, coupled with the normal course of retirements that continued to happen to employees that had too much service time to be subject to being laid off. Best & Brightest find out that in reality they are Dumb & Dumber.
Also the advantage of pay vs. quality of life isn't there as in years past. True of all railroads.
Shortages of Conductors in California. Posted June 21.
Principal Host Railroad Development - 90335146 - Philadelphia - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, 19104Executive Asst - 90197288 - Chicago - Chicago, Illinois, US, 60661Fall 2022- Host Railroads Intern - 90336973 - Washington - Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20001Mgr On Board Services - 90033946 - New York - New York, New York, US, 10001PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90183058 - Los Angeles, CA - Los Angeles, California, US, 90012Lead Service Attendants - Oakland, CA - Oakland, CaliforniaLead Service Attendants - Washington, DC - Washington, District of ColumbiaPASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90212210 - Oakland, CA - Oakland, California, US, 94607PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90224494 - Sacramento, CA - Sacramento, California, US, 95814PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90205705 - San Diego, CA - San Diego, California, US, 92101
Miami - Lead Service Attendant, Chef, Coach Cleaner, Carmen Journeymen, Machinist Technician, Sheetmetal Welder, and Electrician Journeyman Hiring Event
Thursday, July 7th, 2022 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apply to this position if you are interested and a recruiter will be in contact to schedule
you for an interview time.
This event is for Lead Service Attendants, Chefs, Coach Cleaners, Carmen Journeymen, Machinist Technicians, Sheetmetal Welder, and Electrician Journeymen!
What To Bring (copies only):
What To Expect At The Event:
Available Opportunities:
*Please note, that available opportunities are subject to change depending on the need of the organization.
Why Amtrak?
RY OF DUTIES:
The Lead Service Attendant (LSA) is primarily responsible for creating a welcoming atmosphere of hospitability for Amtrak passengers that result in exceeding customer expectations. Works in a fast-paced environment onboard trains. Coordinates work and supervise a team of food and wait staff responsible for the provision of food and beverage service to Amtrak passengers. Maintains cleanliness of rail car interior ensuring compliance with FDA and Amtrak Service Standards requirements. Functions independently while simultaneously supporting the service staff. Utilizes superior interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and effectively with passengers and crew to ensure employee and customer satisfaction in both ideal and off-schedule conditions. Responsible for safe practices and meeting sanitation standards during all segments of service from loading, stocking, preparing, serving, clean-up, and end-of-trip close-outs. Responsible for the security, sale, safe handling, and accounting of food and beverage products. Strictly complies with cash and credit transaction handling procedures and protects Amtrak funds. Adheres to uniform and grooming requirements. Prepares associated paperwork. Utilizes a cash register or similar point of sale device and follows established accounting procedures without deviation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Qualifications Chef:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Chef is responsible for meal preparation in the kitchen on board our dining cars. The Chef must have the ability to offer our employees a wide variety of full-course meals that are freshly prepared in our kitchens. The Chef must assist with loading/unloading, verification, handling, and storage of all food and service products as well as cooking, plating, supplies, food prep, pantry, and providing to the servers all items on the current menu. The Chef will wash any and all utensils, pots, and pans, and will keep the entire lower level of the car clean.
Qualifications Coach Cleaner:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for cleaning the interior and exterior of train equipment in accordance with FDA and Amtrak Standards and guidelines.
Qualifications Carmen Journeymen:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of wheels sets, brakes, brake pads, repairing suspension and pneumatic systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
Qualifications Machinist Technician:
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Qualifications Sheetmetal Welder:
Responsible for inspection, testing, and maintenance of plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
Qualifications Electrician Journeyman:
Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of electrical, electronic and HVAC systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
Works on electrical systems and components with AC and DC voltage.
Requisition ID:114715Posting Location(s):FloridaJob Family/Function:Mechanical; Transportation Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:Up to 100%
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.
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