2007-09-23 12:51:23 · 6 answers · asked by larson4boys 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Rail
I am assuming you are talking about the Operating dept, which is where train crews are employed in.
In recent years they have been quite short handed, in some places they have even advertised on the radio for employees which is unheard of in the railorad industry.
If you are willing to relocate you will have a much better chance of getting on. If you are wanting one specific location it may be some time before they hire a class of trainees. One of the first things a hiring officer will want to know is if you are willing to move.
Bear in mind they have system seniority so no matter where you hire on, given time you will probably be able to move to whatever location you want.
Be persistant, if you dont get on with your first interview KEEP TRYING.
If you are physically sound and can pass drug/alcohol screening you stand a pretty decent chance of getting on.
Railroading is not a perfect job but there are a lot worse out there.
Good Luck!
2007-09-23 15:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i undergo in concepts my hiring consultation. there have been 20 human beings there. human beings stored leaving and not getting back from breaks. they supply you some speeches, regulations, whats predicted and all of the eeo nonsense. ensue a jiffy early, take a seat up right this moment and ask one or 2 honest questions in regards to the railroad. that ought to get you spotted out of the team. After the tests and movies they are going to inform you in case you're chosen for a one on one interview. After that i become called that night to pass downtown and start up coaching. That become 3 years in the past, even yet it variety of sounds like Ive worked right here constantly... this is not stressful in any respect. The experienced craft battery try is in basic terms to weed out all of the morons. The rail highway is a great place to paintings.
2016-11-06 05:05:34 · answer #2 · answered by colbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Hog, except on one point. Where I work, there is no shortage of people. I have been on what they call auxiliary work status since January, and I work about once a month, kind of hard to pay bills that way, (obviously I have another job). So it depends on where you want to work. Someone above said that if you want to relocate, you could probably work for UP, which may be true, but if you live in the southern region of the US, and don't want to relocate, I don't think they are hiring for train service right now. But if you do get hired on, the pay and benefits are outstanding, and the hours are terrible. Good Luck.
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2007-09-24 03:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by CoolHand 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep. They need people. There is no shortage of applicants. So, they take what they consider the cream of the crop. The "cream" scores well in pre-employment testing.
Of course certain physical exclusions are possible and if you have any problem with drugs or alcohol, you needn't waste evreyone's time in applying.
As far as 'aurora's' answer above, that will not help you get a job.
That will be necessary to keep your job, however.....
Most important of all, always remember, you can't have stUPid without the UP right in the middle. You and your family are considered expendable.
2007-09-23 16:26:17 · answer #4 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what position you're interested in but if perhaps its the transportation department (i.e., train crew) you should have a fairly good chance since the industry is booming and continues to be on the rise.
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2007-09-23 13:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by Alco83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-23 13:02:08 · answer #6 · answered by aurora e 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋