Delivering intercity transportation with superior safety, customer services
We are not just a railroad; we are a company that moves people. We move customers where they want to go by responding to their wants and needs. And by doing so, we connect communities, economies and families that make our nation great.
Our mission is to provide safe transportation in the most efficient way possible, while ensuring that our customers get a consistent, high-quality experience. Carrying out this mission, and ultimately achieving our vision, hinges on our employees.
Amtrak employees drive the performance needed to make us the country’s first intercity travel choice. We’re continuously improving by leveraging the expertise of the best people in the industry: our employees.
With more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals across fields in the US, it is our commitment to our culture, diversity, and inclusive behavior that serves as the foundation for our high performance. We are actively seeking qualified, dedicated professionals to join our team.
Many of our long tenured employees began their careers at Amtrak, because promoting from within is a big part of how we grow as a company. Our culture is based on collaboration because the best work gets done together. Working here is a fun and challenging experience, with plenty of benefits, rewards, and respect. We are America’s Railroad, and we recognize that our success depends on the diverse talent, skills and experience of our employees. They reflect the nation we serve.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than just a job. We want it to be an experience with challenging and rewarding opportunities, competitive pay and fantastic benefits. Our rewards ensure you’re supported not only in your professional life, but your personal one too.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than just a job
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than just a job You, your spouse and eligible dependents are entitled to unlimited rail transportation on Amtrak, in addition to discounts from other travel industry providers.
A generous amount of paid time away
Amtrak vacation and holiday benefits give you a generous amount of paid time away from work each year. Please note the difference in benefits for our agreement and non-agreement employees.
Eligibility for up to 12 weeks of leave per year
You may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of leave every 12 months to use for different medical reasons, from illness to care of your newborn or newly adopted child.
Eligibility for up to 12 weeks of leave per year
Amtrak offers a variety of health and wellness benefit choices for all of employees, spouses, dependents and life partners. You can choose from: Medical, Every Day Wellness, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug
Options for all employees to save money
--Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) — Health Care FSA — Dependent Care FSA Parking Commuter Reimbursement Account Transit Commuter Reimbursement Account
A variety of investment options
The Amtrak 401(k) plan provides you with a variety of investment options to help you save money for retirement.
Higher retirement benefits for you
Federal law provides that railroad employees pay taxes under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act (RRTA) rather than the Social Security Act, providing you with a higher retirement benefit.
Contine your learning and expand your knowledge
After six months of service, we may provide financial assistance if you wish to pursue a formal course of study for professional development.
We want to help you and your family to the fullest extent possible
You may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of leave every 12 months to use for different medical reasons, from illness to care of your newborn or newly adopted child.
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