Extra Board Ticket Agent - 90256101 - Harrisburg

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for providing our passengers with superior customer service from behind the ticket counter or on the station floor or platform. The ability to maintain a positive good-natured attitude is essential. The incumbent will be responsible for greeting, servicing and general comfort of each passenger. Representative must be comfortable with interacting with customers, speaking on a public address system and using Amtrak computer systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as lead person to ticket clerks at public windows incident to the sale of tickets for a wide variety of passenger train accommodations
• Furnishes advice and guidance of confirmation of reservations to each ticket clerk
• Personally waits on customers and sells tickets
• Assists customers in securing desired reservation and planning trips
• Assists in the movement of passengers outside the ticket office to ensure that passenger flow is efficient and orderly
• Maintain cash drawer and completes daily reports for any sales made
• Assist when necessary with Ticket Agent sales reports both daily and monthly.
• Maintain LSA OBS working fund files
• Responsible for COTS conductor cash fare reports
• Performs a variety of miscellaneous duties such as filing, completing reports, monitor ticket stock, perform preventive maintenance of ticket printers. In addition to other duties, performs all duties of a ticket clerk
• Required to open a cashdrawer daily and be available to sell tickets when necessary during the entire shift
• Must wear and comply with the uniform policy
• Responsible for the assignment of station personnel and Extra Board when necessary
• May assist with payroll records when needed and duties as assigned by Supervisor
• Assist with maintaining Quick Track self-service machines, ensuring machines are properly loaded with ticket stock, and working properly. Responsible for reporting problems to the Help Desk and ensuring that the other agents are capable of reloading stock and immediately reporting malfunction.
• Responsible for the day-to-day station operation, to ensure that the overall safety of passengers and employees are maintained
• As lead ticket clerk the incumbent will be required to provide training and direction to the agents on E-Ticket and customer service transaction. This position requires confidentiality in the performance of station audits, reviewing individual employee performance and compiling sensitive information on station operation
• Prepare station daily bank deposits and change order, responsible for station working fund

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High Schood Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Incumbent must be skilled in the processing of all types of Amtrak tickets and must have a thorough understanding of tariffs to properly price tickets
• Make ticket reports promptly, properly safeguard company funds properly and prepare related reports
• Incumbent must be qualified with the operation of Arrow, Railres/Starsand Quik-Trak.
• Agent will be governed by all Corporate and station policies
• The incumbent will be responsible for the proper care and preventative maintenance of the ticket printers and Quik-Trak machines
• Keep all information racks filled as needed
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties related to the ticket office and/or station.
• Assist passengers with luggage to the red cap stand or baggage/ ticket counter and introduce them to the receiving agent
• Assist customers with special needs and other duties as assigned. Must be able to lift or carry up to 501bs. of baggage or material
• The incumbent will be responsible for the dissemination of both verbal and printed information to passengers including schedules fares, routing, city highlights, baggage, boarding information, tours and other intermodal transportation
• The incumbent will work with other station employees to ensure all passenger train boarding are timely
• Will verify passengers are properly ticketed or have the proper travel documents and ensure compliance with baggage requirements prior to admission to station platforms
• This position will perform other duties as assigned
• Representative must comply with the company's uniform and grooming policy to present a positive image on behalf of Amtrak through manners, actions and personal style

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

The hourly rate is $27.08 - $36.11 (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:160862
Posting Location(s):Pennsylvania
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:0 - 5%
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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.

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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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