There will be more opportunities for those desiring railroad jobs.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.rail21oct21,1,774891.story?coll=bal-business-headlines
I have considered a career in rail.
I do very much appreciate CSXEngineers info in that as a railfan, real railroading can be a shocker to the faint hearted. I’m interested in the locomotive/rail car repair as my backgroud covers collision repair, welding, and paint refinishing.
Cheers!
Can’t look at the article…you need an account and I dont have one.
I too have considered a job in railroading. I already made it through UP’s conductor’s interview but did not get the job…I guess it was pretty stupid of me cause I was still in school. Now I am out and free as a bird…well kinda. I will re-apply again…where I dont know but the day will come.
Norfolk Southern needs a lot of people also, their website lets the various hiring sessions around the system, unlike CSX you do not have to pay some community college 5 grand for conductor training, and still not be guaranteed a job, Norfolk Southern has their own school. Just thought I would mention this in case someone is looking for a Railroad career.
You should definately look into a career as a carman, they need those guys just as much as running trades employees…and since you have a background in collision repair, welding, and paint refinishing, you really are an ideal candidate.
I know BNSF has been advertising a lot of those position lately.
Check it out!
I know here in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Southern is hiring after the 1st of the year looking to put on 10 full-time employees and 40 part-timers. Reason being might be the Plymouth Sub and the possible reinstatement of the Plymouth to Sheboygan line.
Also, Progressive Rail is starting Wisconsin & Northern Railway on some of CN’s abondoned lines in nothern Wisconsin.
I have also considered going to school for diesel mechanic for a larger Class 1. I think they need a few people for that…at least UP does. Also making sure you’re not at a place that might be shut down and worked moved elsewhere like up here on the CN in Wisconsin.
And they won’t be able to do that job by remote control or computer.
Thank you MacGuy. I thought though that the shop forces had specific descriptive titles like welder, fabricator, or sheetmetal repairer.
10-4!