I am 33 years old. I have a wife, two children and a house. I spent some time in the Marine Corps. I am currently a non union Heavy equipment operator and have been with the same company for the past (almost) eight years. I make fifteen bucks an hour. I now have no job security and can't afford my health benifits. Yes, I'm working - but we are living paycheck to paycheck.
I recieved an email today inviting me to a recruiting session for Train Conductor out of Cleveland, ohio. I have read alot of the spuratic, unpredictive lifestyle while working for the RR. I get that. What I want to know is what work will be like out of the Cleveland location.
The session is on 01Nov2011 - what are the subsequent processes if I am selected? From then what is the approx. length of time from the session to completion of training before securing a job?
What is the outlook for this job? Can I expect at least 32-40 hrs/week?
As previously mentioned I am a Heavy Equipment Operator by trade. Once employed as a conductor, can I move to other jobs within the company when/if they become available? Do I have to wait to establish senority?
I am not sure what type the Cleveland location is. In general, Can I expect to return home nightly, every couple days, weekly or what?
Do I need to drive to GA. for the three week training or can I go Greyhound? Do I need a car while i'm there?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Thanks!
I recieved an email today inviting me to a recruiting session for Train Conductor out of Cleveland, ohio. I have read alot of the spuratic, unpredictive lifestyle while working for the RR. I get that. What I want to know is what work will be like out of the Cleveland location.
The session is on 01Nov2011 - what are the subsequent processes if I am selected? From then what is the approx. length of time from the session to completion of training before securing a job?
What is the outlook for this job? Can I expect at least 32-40 hrs/week?
As previously mentioned I am a Heavy Equipment Operator by trade. Once employed as a conductor, can I move to other jobs within the company when/if they become available? Do I have to wait to establish senority?
I am not sure what type the Cleveland location is. In general, Can I expect to return home nightly, every couple days, weekly or what?
Do I need to drive to GA. for the three week training or can I go Greyhound? Do I need a car while i'm there?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Thanks!