OBS Trainee UNIVERSAL - 90342870 - Lorton

OBS Trainee Universal - Lorton

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: This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, comfortable and pleasant journey to our coach and sleeping car passengers. The Auto Train Attendant can work either coach or sleeping cars. Coach Attendants will be required to keep assigned coaches clean for the duration of the trip, including maintenance of all restrooms. Sleeping Car Attendants will be required to offer passengers all first-class amenities, make beds, change linen and keep the restroom and shower area clean and sanitary for the duration of the trip.

Essential Functions: This position will be responsible for performing dining car service and side work as directed by the Lead Service Attendant by providing a quality dining car experience for passengers in a safe, efficient and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications: Must have a H.S. Diploma or GED Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of classroom training (due to service of alcoholic beverages). Food and beverage handling experience. Cash handling and customer contact experience. Experience in housekeeping. Successfully complete a customer service aptitude testing instrument. Successfully complete drug screening and pre-employment medical exam. Must be able to lift heavy items. Must be able to work while standing for long periods of time. Must be able to work a variety of hours and days off, including up to eight days away from home crew base. Demonstrate a friendly, outgoing, and courteous disposition. Must wear company-provided uniform, comply with company grooming policies. Must load/unload supplies and maintain an inventory of supplies. Must be available to work flexible schedules that include weekends and holidays. Must follow all safety guidelines described in Amtrak's Service standards manual. Must follow all FDA and Public health standards. Must have a full understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.

Preferred Qualifications: Some college, food service industry or transportation-related training.

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.