• Working at Amtrak

    Amtrak is a unique American success story because of our more than 20,000 diverse employees who drive the performance needed to make us America’s Railroad. For more than 50 years, Amtrak has launched careers, connected communities, accelerated commerce and created opportunities for our Nation.

Working at Amtrak

Amtrak is a unique American success story because of our more than 20,000 diverse employees who drive the performance needed to make us America’s Railroad. For more than 50 years, Amtrak has launched careers, connected communities, accelerated commerce and created opportunities for our Nation.

 

Our employees serve more than 31 million passengers every year. For us, that means more than 31 million chances to make a difference for every one of our customers every year. Our goal is to connect talented people to the Amtrak career opportunities that match them the best – whether you are just starting your career, looking for a new opportunity or an experienced career professional. With your participation, we will provide you with career growth and satisfaction through a wide range of professional and personal opportunities that will help you balance work and life.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want it to be a fun and 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 based culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your personal and professional goals.

 

    

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of the Amtrak employee experience. Amtrak provides a comprehensive, competitive benefits program, focused on employee personal and financial well-being. Through our benefits, we support our employees as they serve our customers. 

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Culture

The success of America's railroad depends on the talent, skills and experience of our employees. We work hard to tailor our new employee welcoming and on-boarding based on the needs of the individuals who join our team. 

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Values

At Amtrak, we have a passion for service, we take great pride in our work, we believe in teamwork, and we have a strong sense of commitment to each other. We want Amtrak to be a place where our employees recognize, appreciate and share our values. When this connection is made, we make Amtrak a great place to work. 

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Employee Stories

Ever wonder what it is like to work at Amtrak? We employ a diverse workforce of over 20,000 people, and we don't all work on trains - but we do all work together to keep America's Railroad running! Hear from our employees themselves - what they do, how they got to where they are, and what their advice is if you're interested in joining #TeamAmtrak! 

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Applicant Information

Are you ready to join the Amtrak team, but have a few questions? You'll find everything from information about how to apply for a position, the application process, and more in our Applicant Information section.

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