by rowekmr
Hello
I am retiring from my current job with 20 years (at 49). I am looking to start a new career with the railroads. I won't bore you all with how much I love trains and such but I will say I used to drive trucks and operate heavy equipment and would like to work in this transportation industry. I really would like to be an engineer one day but from my research (not a lot on railroad jobs) you have to start at conductor. Some of the companies hiring for conductor don't state pay only that they are on an extra board. The only company that did said 43.50/hour but didn't say how many hours one typically works. Is the pay similar across the different railroad companies whether its per hour or salary or is there a big difference between companies?
How long does one typically work as a conductor before becoming an engineer?
What are typical conductor's duties?
Will being 49 years old (in great shape) be an obstacle for me gaining employment? I do plan to work another 20+ years.
Thanks
I am retiring from my current job with 20 years (at 49). I am looking to start a new career with the railroads. I won't bore you all with how much I love trains and such but I will say I used to drive trucks and operate heavy equipment and would like to work in this transportation industry. I really would like to be an engineer one day but from my research (not a lot on railroad jobs) you have to start at conductor. Some of the companies hiring for conductor don't state pay only that they are on an extra board. The only company that did said 43.50/hour but didn't say how many hours one typically works. Is the pay similar across the different railroad companies whether its per hour or salary or is there a big difference between companies?
How long does one typically work as a conductor before becoming an engineer?
What are typical conductor's duties?
Will being 49 years old (in great shape) be an obstacle for me gaining employment? I do plan to work another 20+ years.
Thanks