by lf1985
Hello Everyone,
I'm a new member and have a question to anyone who can help...
How do I get my foot in the door at Union Pacific?, OR ANY RAILROAD? I am trying to get a track laborer job on the system side. I am willing to start anywhere... doing any type of work- outdoors. I have filled out applications whenever posted and for many different positions over the last 8 months.
In my pursuit I have done the following:
1) Asked current employees how to get hired, ------------which all they said was apply online, its the only way.
2) Applied online (There are very few positions posted, and I have never gotten a single call on any applications i submitted)
3) Followed up application with call to human resources, and asked about application status. (The robotic lady in the HR dept stated that "if i was selected for an interview i would be contacted"
I realize that M.O.W. and RR maintenance jobs aren't for everyone, the work is tough and it is all days of the year (including holidays) and all shifts of the day. I work on an Oil Rig in North Dakota. We work all days of the year (assuming we're not laid off), and we work in some pretty harsh weather conditions. This is the kind of work I was made to do, I can't sit around and hold down a desk. I played four years of college football ending last year and i'm still in damn good shape. I've never missed a day of work in my life, nor have I ever used a sick day..... to me this is the kind of employee railroad companies are looking for.... RIGHT?
I have submitted applications to every class 1 RR and haven't even received a phone call. (YES, EVERY CLASS 1 RR)
What do i need to do to get an interview? I maintained a steady concrete foreman job while being a full time student athlete. No gaps in my employment history- NONE.
Is there a secret code to get hired on a railroad? I am willing to work sun up to sun down (and i dont care if they pay me in subway sandwiches until my probationary period is up) I just want a shot to prove myself to a RR company.
I'm a new member and have a question to anyone who can help...
How do I get my foot in the door at Union Pacific?, OR ANY RAILROAD? I am trying to get a track laborer job on the system side. I am willing to start anywhere... doing any type of work- outdoors. I have filled out applications whenever posted and for many different positions over the last 8 months.
In my pursuit I have done the following:
1) Asked current employees how to get hired, ------------which all they said was apply online, its the only way.
2) Applied online (There are very few positions posted, and I have never gotten a single call on any applications i submitted)
3) Followed up application with call to human resources, and asked about application status. (The robotic lady in the HR dept stated that "if i was selected for an interview i would be contacted"
I realize that M.O.W. and RR maintenance jobs aren't for everyone, the work is tough and it is all days of the year (including holidays) and all shifts of the day. I work on an Oil Rig in North Dakota. We work all days of the year (assuming we're not laid off), and we work in some pretty harsh weather conditions. This is the kind of work I was made to do, I can't sit around and hold down a desk. I played four years of college football ending last year and i'm still in damn good shape. I've never missed a day of work in my life, nor have I ever used a sick day..... to me this is the kind of employee railroad companies are looking for.... RIGHT?
I have submitted applications to every class 1 RR and haven't even received a phone call. (YES, EVERY CLASS 1 RR)
What do i need to do to get an interview? I maintained a steady concrete foreman job while being a full time student athlete. No gaps in my employment history- NONE.
Is there a secret code to get hired on a railroad? I am willing to work sun up to sun down (and i dont care if they pay me in subway sandwiches until my probationary period is up) I just want a shot to prove myself to a RR company.