Guaranteed Extra Board (GEB) Ticket/Accounting Clerk - 90243633 - Boston, MA

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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 providing our passengers with superior customer service from behind the ticket counter or on the station floor or platform. The incumbent will be responsible for greeting, servicing and general comfort of each passenger.

 

The GEB (Guaranteed Extraboard) Ticketing Clerk is an on-call position. This employee is guaranteed full-time pay and the schedule will vary from week-to-week. They will be expected to cover planned and unplanned time off in the absence of other team members. Amtrak's Westwood/RTE 128 station hours require that candidates be willing to work any shift/schedule, including days, afternoons, evenings, holidays and weekends.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Make ticket reports promptly, properly safeguard company funds properly and prepare related reports
• Agent will be governed by all Corporate and station policies
• 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
• Handles checked baggage, package express and company materials in the station and on/off trains
• Assist customers with special needs and other duties as assigned
• 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
• 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
• Will perform janitorial duties and other duties as assigned 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skilled in the processing of all types of Amtrak tickets and must have a thorough understanding of tariffs to properly price tickets
• Qualified with the operation of Arrow, Railres/Stars and Quik-Trak
• High School Diploma or GED

• Must comply with the company’s uniform and grooming policy to present a positive image on behalf of Amtrak through manners and actions
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be proficient with baggage & express operation
• General experience with computer-based office equipment
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Learn policy and procedures quickly
• Be able to work with minimal supervision

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Some experience in customer service
• Demonstrated business management experience
• Prior satisfactory work experience in customer service
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Working knowledge of Amtrak policies and procedures

 

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Read, speak, and write English
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills