This position is responsible for ensuring a safe, comfortable and pleasant journey to our coach and sleeping car passengers. The 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. Must be willing to give special assistance to elderly and disabled passengers who are boarding and detraining. Will be responsible for assisting passengers who are boarding/detraining, including assistance with baggage. Must load/unload supplies and maintain an inventory of supplies. 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. Must load/unload supplies and maintain an inventory of supplies. Must be available to work flexible schedules that include weekends and holidays. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Food and beverage handling experience. Cash handling and customer contact experience. Some experience in housekeeping. Must be at least 21 years of age upon completion of classroom training (due to service of alcoholic beverages). 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. High School diploma or GED required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Some college, food service industry or transportation-related training. The hourly range is $21.00 – $21.00 (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; 401 K 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:166367 Posting Location(s):Illinois Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:Up to 100% You power our progress through your performance.