PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90250322 - Salt Lake City

About the role

Embark on an exciting career as a Passenger Conductor Trainee, where the open rails become your workplace and every shift takes you somewhere new. In this fast‑paced, hands‑on role you will move with the journey—supporting train operations, ensuring safety, and working as part of a close‑knit crew—ideal for adaptable, safety‑driven individuals ready to learn on the move and deliver a confident, professional experience for every passenger.

Responsibilities

• Assist passengers and manage service disruptions with calm and professionalism
• Conduct safety checks and support the Conductor in overseeing onboard operations and on‑train staff
• Interact regularly with crew members, dispatchers, and customers in real time
• On‑corridor assignments (Northeast Corridor): prepare trains for service, operate track switches, connect/disconnect rail cars, work safely around diesel locomotives, occasionally perform tasks underneath rail equipment
• Off‑corridor assignments: support facilities serving Amtrak’s long‑distance and regional routes
• Perform physically demanding duties: climb on/off rail equipment, move between rail cars, bend, reach, walk on uneven surfaces, ride alongside slow‑moving equipment, lift/carry tools and equipment
• Remain alert to surroundings and strictly follow safety instructions while working in rail yards, on station platforms, and along railroad right‑of‑way
• Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Follow operating rules, stay vigilant around moving equipment, and make smart decisions in complex, high‑risk environments to protect yourself, your team, and passengers
• Commit to customer service: bring a friendly, calm, and professional approach, especially during high‑stress situations such as service disruptions
• Be adaptable, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in an on‑call, fast‑paced setting