I'm going to NARS for the Diesel Electrician class.Will I be picked up by a Railroad?

Question

I have 10 years experiance as a diesel electrician. Heavy equipment, military and civilian equipment used by the military. I have no criminal background except some driving violations (no DUIs). My main concern is not being considered a "journeyman" electrician. My experience has all been military or as a military contractor. In the military and its contract world no one is a journeyman. So really my question is "What are the chances of me being picked up by a railroad as a diesel electrician if I go to NARS and with my work experiance." Thanks

Answer 1

Also submit a resume to General Electric.

Answer 2

Sounds good unless you are 50 or older

Answer 3

Probably as long as  you have good work referneces, be persistent and you should be willing to relocate.

Answer 4

With your background experience coupled with the fact that the industry is really booming right now you most likely shouldn't have a problem getting on, particularly with one of the seven major Class I railroads.

Answer 5

go to uprr.com and click on the employment part of the web page and fill out your app.  you don't need to go to NARS. or go to bnsf.com