Assignment Clerk - 90074844 - Chicago

Your success is a train ride away!

As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. 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 due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Incumbent will work with Stations and Station Managers to ensure all Station, T&E, and OBS positions are filled daily this includes job vacancies, created by vacations, leave of absence, extra assignments, late or no show.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Ensure proper use of the extra board in accordance with all applicable union contracts
• Keep accurate records of employee assignments; pull running boards and complete LMS Raw Punch report  
• Prepare daily crew sign in sheets 
• Ensure all employees sign in within prescribed time limits and are in compliance with Amtrak’s Uniform Policy
• Prepares and distributes crew discrepancy notices as required
• Knowledge of accounting procedures to ensure all assigned tools and equipment are logged according to procedures
• Distribute, record and keep accurate records of issued tools and equipment for Station employees.  
• Post and distribute all relative employee related correspondence.  
• Incumbent is responsible for handling sensitive records and information; therefore confidentiality is a must.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of ARROW, CICSPROD and LMS systems. 
• Working knowledge of Micro-soft Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Familiarity with NORAC bulletins and bid, vacation application forms. 
• Ability to make quick decisions and multi-task. 
• Good knowledge of train schedules and equipment. 
• Independent requiring minimal supervision and have superior time management skills.
• Knowledge of accounting procedures to ensure all assigned tools and equipment are logged according to procedures
• Must have some Amtrak experience
• Employees must conform to Amtrak’s “Standards of Excellence” and prescribed code of dress.
• Must have a H.S.Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• A few years experience in Stations.
• Employees must conform to Amtrak’s “Standards of Excellence” and prescribed code of dress.
• Two years college preferred. 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Must have excellent oral, written and communication skills.  
• Must have a Strong work ethic. 

The hourly rate is $28.30 -$37.73 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:163990
Posting Location(s):Illinois                                                                                                                                                  
Job Family/Function:Customer Service 
Relocation Offered:No 
Travel Requirements:Up to 25% 

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

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.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

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.