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TRNDRVR

TRNDRVR

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North Ogden, UT
spencurai said:
I'm unemployed, get me a job with the railroad!!!
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Train service is where most people start out at. I just looked and they're hiring in SLC, Ogden, and Provo for the Wasatch Front guys. Get you apps in guys. You won't have a chance of getting hired if you don't apply.
Dan.
 
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theferg

theferg

DD for Life
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Southern Utah
I've seen those jobs posted and I'm wonderin' if somebody small, say Ollie's size, could handle those jobs...? :D Or are they more of a muscle-head guy type job?

-Ferg-
 
theferg

theferg

DD for Life
Location
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Oh, and yes, I've read through the job listing and see what they expect you to be able to handle. Just wonderin' if you had some real info on it...? LIke how often one would really be liftin' the heavy stuff? The thing is, I'm not a big guy, but I can move and lift the weight they're talkin' about, just don't think I could do it every 5 minutes... Don't want to waste anyone's time with fillin' out an app if I don't think I could handle it.

-Ferg-
 
spencurai

spencurai

Purple Burglar Alarm
Location
WVC,UT
I applied for that and got turned down...I have been a suit for 3 years so I am probably not what they are looking for...is there a way to go talk to some people or is online the best way to do it...if so, I struck out!!
 
TRNDRVR

TRNDRVR

IMA BUM
Location
North Ogden, UT
theferg said:
LIke how often one would really be liftin' the heavy stuff?-Ferg-
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Maybe twice a year. Unless you work with a really crappy engineer who can't keep his train in one piece. Really!!!
If I had to lift something heavy right now, it'd kick my a$$. The only thing I lift now is my grip into the cab of a locomotive.
Apply!! Apply!! Apply!! The worst thing that can happen is that YOU can say no.
Dan.
 
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Greg

Greg

I run a tight ship... wreck
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Location
Grand Junction, CO
theferg said:
I've seen those jobs posted and I'm wonderin' if somebody small, say Ollie's size, could handle those jobs...? :D Or are they more of a muscle-head guy type job?

-Ferg-
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There's plenty of diffrent jobs available, the one I got will probably be somewhat physical, but most of the heavy lifting and spike pounding is done by machine. ;)

You can get jobs doing Car Repair... Welding, Fabbing, etc, all day long.

I'm no 'muscle-head' & I got the job. Granted, it's outside 24/7 kinda work & would be dirty, but I'm planning on sticking with it and working my way up into a cushy job, one like Dan has.
 
Greg

Greg

I run a tight ship... wreck
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TRNDRVR said:
It get boring surfing RME all the time. I look forward to going to work. Gets me out of the house. ;)
Dan.
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Yeah, yeah... :cool:

Question for you Dan, what does it take to become an Engineer for UP?
 
TRNDRVR

TRNDRVR

IMA BUM
Location
North Ogden, UT
Greg said:
Yeah, yeah... :cool:

Question for you Dan, what does it take to become an Engineer for UP?
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For you, I don't know. MOW has a different contract. When I worked for the UP, I had a 5/2/98 trainmans date, and 10/31/98 engineers date. Basically I went right into engine service. You may have to wait a little longer because you're not in train service. I don't think it's two years though. I think you can change crafts after only a year.
Dan.
 
Greg

Greg

I run a tight ship... wreck
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Grand Junction, CO
TRNDRVR said:
For you, I don't know. MOW has a different contract. When I worked for the UP, I had a 5/2/98 trainmans date, and 10/31/98 engineers date. Basically I went right into engine service. You may have to wait a little longer because you're not in train service. I don't think it's two years though. I think you can change crafts after only a year.
Dan.
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I was told 2 years, they changed it because alot of people were getting hired on only to transfer elsewhere, leaving alot of turnover in the entry level positions.

Our hiring manager mentioned something about how Train Service was viewed as a PITA? It sounds great to me, but I know nothing. Eventually, I want to end up a Engineer. These first 2 yrs will give me the time to see exactally how to get there.
 
TRNDRVR

TRNDRVR

IMA BUM
Location
North Ogden, UT
Greg said:
I was told 2 years, they changed it because alot of people were getting hired on only to transfer elsewhere, leaving alot of turnover in the entry level positions.
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That could be the case. I'm not sure though.

Greg said:
Our hiring manager mentioned something about how Train Service was viewed as a PITA?
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You guys always have to get out of way. That's why you'll be refered to as "Maintenance in the way" by us "PITA Train Service employees". :D
Dan.
 
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spencurai

spencurai

Purple Burglar Alarm
Location
WVC,UT
They were hiring in december and it closed in the first week of january. It looks like they are hiring again so I am applying again....I tailored my application and resume a little better this time though.
 
TRNDRVR

TRNDRVR

IMA BUM
Location
North Ogden, UT
spencurai said:
They were hiring in december and it closed in the first week of january. It looks like they are hiring again so I am applying again....I tailored my application and resume a little better this time though.
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If you were invited for a hiring session and attended but withdrew from the process BEFORE attempting any tests or completing the interview you ARE ELIGIBLE to reapply for the same job within six months.

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Caleb

Caleb

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Riverton
I was looking throught he jobs the other day and am contemplating applying...I am going to find out about going to school tomorrow and if I am able to go to school then I wont apply, If I can't go to school then I will apply...

how does the pay generally start in the entry level positions? Is it more than $10/hr or less?
 
TRNDRVR

TRNDRVR

IMA BUM
Location
North Ogden, UT
supergper said:
I was looking throught he jobs the other day and am contemplating applying...I am going to find out about going to school tomorrow and if I am able to go to school then I wont apply, If I can't go to school then I will apply...

how does the pay generally start in the entry level positions? Is it more than $10/hr or less?
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Definitely more. UP starts their employees at 75% union scale. I don't know what freight is making anymore. Probably $15.00ish(?)+/-.
 
Caleb

Caleb

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Location
Riverton
TRNDRVR said:
Definitely more. UP starts their employees at 75% union scale. I don't know what freight is making anymore. Probably $15.00ish(?)+/-.
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sweet, thanks...I'm gonna apply:D
 
spencurai

spencurai

Purple Burglar Alarm
Location
WVC,UT
TRNDRVR said:
Reapply/Retest Policy

Reapply Policy

Job applicants who have previously attended a hiring session for this position (job title), regardless of geographical location, can only reapply for this same position after a period of six months has passed.

If you were invited for a hiring session and attended but withdrew from the process BEFORE attempting any tests or completing the interview you ARE ELIGIBLE to reapply for the same job within six months.

Retest Policy

Job applicants who have previously tested on the Skilled Craft Test Battery for the following positions and did not achieve the minimum qualification score, are only eligible to retest after a period of six months has passed since the last test administration: assistant signal maintainer; fireman/oiler; mechanical shop laborer; apprentice freight car repairer; carmen/toolman; apprentice electrician; and apprentice machinist.
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I have never attended a hiring session...so technically I should be elligable...right? they never even called me.
 
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