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CLEVELAND, October 30 Amtrak is recruiting Locomotive Engineers to work in the following areas: Jacksonville, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; Florence, S.C.; Miami, Fla.; Charlotte, N.C.; Lorton, Va. (Auto Train); and Washington, D.C.

Duties include safe operation of locomotives and complying with train orders, wayside signals, railroad operating rules, special instructions, federal, state and local regulations to transport passengers and equipment safely and efficiently. Engineers must also perform air brake tests as required, and must frequently make timely and critical decisions under stressful conditions.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must also have a current Class I Engineer Certificate and must have operated an engine within one year. Candidates must pass the Hogan Personality Inventory. Candidate must be able to report to their crew base within a two hour call period. Salary-start rate - $25.76 to full rate $34.35 per hour. Rate depends on how much service you have as an engineer. Five years is the maximum rate.

Please fax resume ASAP to:
(202) 906-3349
Attn: Sarah Ray, ENG (Location Desired)

Or mail resume to:
Amtrak Human Resources
900 Second St. N.E.
Washington, DC 20002

(EOE, F/M, D/V - Amtrak is an equal employment opportunity employer)

Thursday, October 30, 2008
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