Good so far - Assistant Conductor Amtrak Employee Review

4.0
Mar 18, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone helps learn the job. I just finished up conductor training and all the teachers want you to succeed.

Cons

I am a conductor for Amtrak. The cons are that you start out at 75% of your total wage. I feel if i am doing the job i should be at 100%.. I know other freight conductors start out at 100% when they are qualified. I do know that it more than likely a barging tool between the company and the union.

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Cons

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