The railroad industry in Michigan
2007-05-14 01:49:06 · 11 answers · asked by jeffhntly 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
I am not sure which railroad you are interested in working for but if you check the website it below it will take you to many of the current railroads' websites (under the links "Operating Railroads").
2007-05-14 02:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by Alco83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't specify a particular part of the RR industry. I worked for SPERRY RAIL SERVICES. I had many adventures and saw alot and stay on the self contained testing car. It was like a ship on rails, the boss was even called CHIEF. We lived on the rail car 24/7. Every day was a new adventure rolling down the rails. After you tied up, your time was your own. We tied up under Madison Square Gardens. I got to see NYC and got paid. I even made to the Rock-Roll-Hall of Fame in Ohio. Made some good friends. AND got in with the railroad family which were very help-full when I asked for other jobs on their line.We were in the Great Dismal Swamps for over two weeks! I spent months getting scenic views you will never see from a road. Sperry Rail is part of the RR brotherhood. They make it safer for them. check their website, www.sperry rail services.com--I traveled from Georgia to Connecticut in only six months. When we did the Metro North in NY it was wild being in the underground . To many adventures to talk about. I must say, it was the coolest job I ever hated. (But I did bring home some change) They pay all your travel expenses back and forth from home!
2007-05-14 17:25:34 · answer #2 · answered by Aloadin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, realize that it may be hard to get a job in Michigan. Most of the big railroads are hiring in either major terminals like Chicago or in the middle of nowhere where nobody wants to go like Bill, Wyoming. try RR websites. It you get no luck there, you could take conductor training through a local college if they offer it. Here is a link to one near me:
2007-05-14 03:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by Chairman LMAO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RRB.GOV is a good place to start looking for a railroad job. rrb.gov is thr railroad retierment board website. also just search the railroad youwant to possible work for and go to their website and fill out a application.
2007-05-15 14:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anthony R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Railroad Industry" is a pretty broad category and there is much more than the locomotive engineers and conductors in operating department, such as;
Machinists, mechanics, pipe fitters, electricians, chemists, laborers, maintenance of way personnel, engineers (civil), office and administrative positions, the list goes on.........
You can search on line or go knock on doors, but if you want employment you gotta let 'em know you're there. Most carriers are hiring operating personnel at this time and will be for a couple more years, as we dinosaurs take our pensions.
2007-05-14 07:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you want to know the bad parts of the railroad go here: www.csx-sucks.com
2007-05-16 19:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by Diesel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the railroad wed site that operate in your area, they will have job posting on them. Some RR have 800 number job line to tell you when they will have a hiring section in your area.
2007-05-14 02:53:02 · answer #7 · answered by bbj1776 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to try the online Occupational Outlook Handbook:
2007-05-14 15:52:56 · answer #8 · answered by m173627 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-14 01:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
- Ship yards (ship building) - Construction workers (building bridges and such) - Aircraft builders
2016-04-01 00:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋