Railroad jobs?

Question

Just wondering whats the best way to get a job with the rr with no expeience? thanks

Answer 1

Just what RR are you asking about? Where do you want to work.  There are many passenger railroads throughout the country ;-)

Answer 2

UP is always hiring

Answer 3

I would sugest, if you really want to work for the railroad to go to the BNSF National Academy of Railroad Sciences in Overland Park, KS.

Almost all railroads consider this school as pervious railroad experience.  They will also help you get a job with the railroads and fix your resume so that it is apealing to the railroads.  Believe me.  I went to the school, and a few weeks after getting back the TPW railroad in Illinois was calling me to see if I wanted to go to work for them.  I had never applied let alone even heard of them.

Answer 4

bnsf railway .com

Answer 5

I was just looking at the website for Union Pacific the other day wondering the same thing, and they listed a few jobs that dont require any exp.  Maybe try that.  Also I have seen that alot of railyards will hire people with no exp to do stuff like switch operator and simple tasks.  then work your way up the ladder.   But the best bet would be to go to the major lines websites.  Bnsf, and Union Pacific are probaly the 2 best to try first.

Answer 6

The web is the best place, although it doesn't hurt to know somebody on the inside too.  They will do a very strict drug test if you are hired and you must prove basic physical fitness.

Answer 7

having worked for a class 1 one the east coast, applied for another in the mid plains:

experience is helpful, but not absolutely neccessary. most class 1 railroads do testing on an invitation only basis. which means that submitting an online application that they see as valid results in an invitation to a testing session which tests in general mathematics, attitude, knowledge of safety protocol.

if testing is succesfull they will invite you back or an interview, based on the success of that interview, combined with your resume and test results they will decide whether or not to hire you.

in theory you could test into an interview by attending a mass hiring session scheduled by the railroad annually, these are usually held at a local hotel and involve a 2 hour or more testing session. these sessions are normally for entry level positions.

i.e Conductor, signal maintainer, track labor, etc.  

a little known fact about railroad intermodal facilitys is that the operations of the facility in most cases are handled by a contracted company "pacRail" for example handles operations in intermodal for the UP, BNSF. contracted postions are usually the easiest to get with no experience.

Answer 8

Find out what kind of job you want, then start looking for openings.  This link lists some job opportunities as well as links to a bunch of websites for railroads that each list their openings...

http://www.rrb.gov/PandS/Jobs/rrjobs.asp

It can be tough to get in the door, but a lot of railroads are hiring right now since there is an industry wide increase in retirements & most of the experienced workforce is going off into the sunset.  Keep applying and don't give up.

Answer 9

www.csx.com

Answer 10

http://www.norfolksouthern.com/nscorp/ap...

Here is a link to Norfolk and Southern - employment opportunities.  You can even apply for a job online here.

Good luck to you!

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Answer 11

Try www.akrr.com.  The Alaska Railroad has numerous positions that do not require much if any experience.  They have quite a few apprenticeship programs also.

Answer 12

Searching the websites of the larger systems and the shortline/regional conglomerates can yield results in a job search.  Often, the job specifications will list if the job requires some from of previous railroad experience; however, with some jobs, the only experience required is with some form of paid employment.

General labour and summer help are a great way to get your foot in the door.  It allows you to actually get a job with the railway, and see how you like it.  Once you're in, you may have the option of transferring departments, which can open up worlds of opportunities.

Keep up your search, stay persistent (railways are not known for their speedy responses), and good luck.