Assistant Passenger Conductor Trainee Training | Amtrak …
2011年6月7日 · I can't speak for Amtrak specifically, never worked for them, but it's common in the Industry to hire people with life experience. Something to think about, depending on what career track you follow-I'm not sure if On Board Service personnel fall under Railroad Retirement or not like a Conductor/Engineer does.
Amtrak Conductor Experience - Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum
2014年1月27日 · Over the past year, I have run into many conductors. Some where the full uniform with the hat, vest, jacket etc. couple even had what looked like the chain to a pocket watch and some wear the same uniform as the LSA's with just the hat. So far only 1 does not even wear the hat. Its not often...
What are the realities of the Conductor trainee job? | Amtrak …
2019年10月30日 · While there are roughly 9 assistant conductor positions in the yard and maybe 3 work assignments, there are roughly 55 conductor positions in the yard. That's a lot of work to cover and you have to contend with people from New York Zone 1 NYP-Zone 1 (NYP-BOS) taking these positions.
amtrak conductor uniform policy
2008年5月17日 · I was a asst. conductor for amtrak last year, i was new with only 4 days to go for my 90 day probation was up and i got fired. the reason was that i was wereing a blue (same color as amtrak vests) sweater vest. i was told by school in wilmington that since they dont have my size vest (6xlt) that i was to find my own sweater vest and were that ...
Assaulted by Amtrak Conductor
2011年6月18日 · I was assaulted by an Amtrak conductor after taking a trip to Chicago. The Conductor was extremely rude to both passengers and fellow employees the entire trip, threatening to throw people off or leave them where ever we were. The train was 2 hours late, with absolutely no information passed...
Engineer v. Conductor - Amtrak Unlimited Discussion Forum
2012年8月5日 · Not sure how Amtrak breaks down their responsibilities, so don't know if one usually handles it vs the other. Traditionally, the Conductor on a freight train would handle most of the communication, allowing the engineer to focus on operating the train. Both Conductors and Engineers have to be qualified on the segment of track they are operating on.
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2014年2月26日 · The "souvenir" hat was actually not truly in compliance with the rulebook because it was not an Amtrak-issued hat. It was very similar to Amtrak standards, but it was actually a bit different. It was one that the owner had owned prior to Amtrak service. It had sentimental importance to the owner that made it much more than just "a hat".
Amtrak Assistant Conductor's Exam
2007年12月29日 · Thats a job I would love, Amtrak conductor. My parent's would probably crucify me- they want me to be a lawyer, a doctor, a stock analyst. Sure I could do those things (damned well, too) but I'd hate them. I think I'd be a bit grouchy to do that job well, but I'd sure love the work. Lot of responsibility, but never boring.
Why is Amtrak so hard to break into?
2014年10月29日 · Not much for Amtrak conductors to do - maybe so. Surely when the brake pipe breaks from crossing debris it is a lot easier to walk a 10-car Amtrak train than a 110-car freight. Ya sure. But - the people skills an Amtrak conductor needs -- Consider -- the only other human on a freight (besides you, the conductor) is the engineer.
Aggressive Amtrak Conductor at Penn Station
2009年11月24日 · This article came out yesterday where an overzealous Amtrak conductor reportedly was trying to get his passengers on his train while at the other side of the platform an NJT was unloading. From the report it seems like the conductor was screaming at people to get out of the way.and being verbally abusive. Article here: