I've been laid off from my general contractor (laborer/union) job since September 2020 and have been working side jobs and part time jobs. Have been considering conductor for a few months now. Quit smoking weed 5 months ago, rarely drink alcohol, not married nor have kids and am 40. Not asking for tips. Just subscribed and wanted to share. Enjoy your authentic videos.
I love your videos. Very informative. I applied for numerous conductor positions at NS, CSX and BNSF. I've been contacted by NS and sent my five question video interview link. I just watched this video and have a better idea of what to expect. Thanks for the info.
Got about a year prior. Got the pre recorded questions and have a live interview with hiring managers in the morning. Didn't get the assessments as of yet. Applied for Cincinnati.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 Thank you, think it went well this morning. I had asked the recruiter about the the furlough possibility. Because I got tired of hearing scare tactics on facebook. As it was explained to me they are hiring to account attrition. Right now, they want to get the medical and background out of the way. But you could be waiting awhile for a class. Which isn't a real deal breaker for me. I should know by Friday.
Yes their goal right now is to get people through the initial phases of the process and make a hiring list to when they’re ready to hire, they pull right from the list and can start right away.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 got through the live interview, was supposed to know today yay or nay. They took the posting down a day or two ago. Put it back up yesterday. Now my app indicates closed. With them still advertising on the website for that location. No rejection letter as of yet or anything. I'd say it ain't looking good this time around.
Mark Payne it took me 3 years of trying before I finally got on. Hey f it’s something you want to do don’t give up and keep trying. It’s a weird time to be getting on with any class 1 out there. I lucked out and am on a busy hub in the system.
Whenever you had your live virtual interview on hireview. Did they come on at the scheduled time? Because this is the second time in a row where they haven't come on for me. Mine was scheduled for 10 am I've been sitting here for 20 minutes. Everything is working on my end it just says waiting for interviewer to start my interview. Any help?
Hey bud great information, I applied in June and interviewed in July on the 25th and I still haven't heard anything back its been over 5 weeks do you think I should start looking for other positions? Or is this normal to wait this long thanks for any advice this is for a mechanic position for BNSF
I'm doing the first video interview today with UP. What kind of questions do they ask? As far as the medical history goes, do they simply rely on what you divulge to the doctor at your physical as I'm used to as a Teamster who does a biannual DOT or do they actually require you waive HIPA so they can get medical records from insurers, etc.
I lost my diploma 20+ years ago; do you know if the railroads will accept transcripts instead or would I need to contact my high school and pay/order copy?
Curious on you said they found a bruised knee from about a year ago. Curious on how they found that because you would have to sign a release for every single doctor office you ever been to. So did you disclose it thinking it was minor and then medical mad a big deal about it?
So I did the drug test and medical examination. They emailed me and said they needed additional info about my thumb surgery. I had all the info sent in and I haven’t had a response in a few weeks. Did you call when you were going through the medical clearance or how did that go?
Can a background in trucking be helpful for a chance in railroading for NS, also let's say if you live in a state where their is no job opening but applying for a position out of state can you still apply
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 well they are hiring now for that position thow. Say is it okay if I could get your phone number? I need to ask you some questions.
Anthony Farrell thanks for info my friend just got hired and he wants to know how it works do they pay hourly or it’s like 51k no matter how many hours you works a day even
Chris Morris our training rate is $800 a week from the first day at Georgia til you mark up so your on that rate of pay for a few months. Yeah nice you mark up you get your 85% rate of a guaranteed $51k a year. Many new conductors make over that their first year depending on how busy jobs are.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 I don't understand: IF $51K is 'guaranteed', what is this 85% thingy? After you're 'mark up', are you salary or hourly? People say most conductors make more than the minimum 'guaranteed', so I am assuming it is an hourly position whereby if you don't work X amount of hours you're still 'guaranteed' A, but if you work more than X, ...what?...do you get paid time and a half? And again, what is this 85% about? 85% of $51K is $43,350 = IS THIS therefore the TRUE minimum guaranteed pay??? Also, what is the weekly, bi-weekly or monthly union dues amount? And finally, what is the weekly, bi-weely or monthly medical insurance portion paid by the employee? Thank you
Hey I have a question what would happen if you struggle through the program or the training such as like having a difficult time pass tests and stuff Would Norfolk Southern still keep you
No. While in Georgia they have certain testing requirements to pass. There’s a minimal passing score and then an attempt rate which some tests you can take up to 3 times to try and pass. The HAZMAT exam is pass or fail and only one try ( it’s open book and there’s absolutely no reason to fail). The signals test is usually the tests that gets people because your only allowed one wrong answer out of about 40 questions and it’s easy to get tripped up. If you end up failing any tests in Georgia, your employment is done and your sent home. If you graduate and get back on to the division for OJT, there’s characteristics tests and other tests to be done and some have different pass/fail requirements.
I've been laid off from my general contractor (laborer/union) job since September 2020 and have been working side jobs and part time jobs. Have been considering conductor for a few months now. Quit smoking weed 5 months ago, rarely drink alcohol, not married nor have kids and am 40. Not asking for tips. Just subscribed and wanted to share. Enjoy your authentic videos.
How’s it coming along
I love your videos. Very informative. I applied for numerous conductor positions at NS, CSX and BNSF. I've been contacted by NS and sent my five question video interview link. I just watched this video and have a better idea of what to expect. Thanks for the info.
Took 10 months from my first interview to my start date long process ever but glad it’s finally over with
Did they do a hair test
@@kareemtaylor2816 yeah they do think it goes back 3 or 6 months
Hell if it takes that long people that do drugs have a good chance to pass lol
great video thank you, I still need to submit my resume for the profile, great info. thanks again
So I did the video with 5 questions, next was the
interview , background and now I am on medical. I had 19 railroading on mow side .
Who do you call to ask questions about your application progress? HR at the local yard or who, and how would you get their number?
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Got about a year prior. Got the pre recorded questions and have a live interview with hiring managers in the morning. Didn't get the assessments as of yet. Applied for Cincinnati.
Mark Payne they may have started to skip the assessments, not sure but that’s interesting to hear. Good luck with the interview!
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 Thank you, think it went well this morning. I had asked the recruiter about the the furlough possibility. Because I got tired of hearing scare tactics on facebook. As it was explained to me they are hiring to account attrition. Right now, they want to get the medical and background out of the way. But you could be waiting awhile for a class. Which isn't a real deal breaker for me. I should know by Friday.
Yes their goal right now is to get people through the initial phases of the process and make a hiring list to when they’re ready to hire, they pull right from the list and can start right away.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 got through the live interview, was supposed to know today yay or nay. They took the posting down a day or two ago. Put it back up yesterday. Now my app indicates closed. With them still advertising on the website for that location. No rejection letter as of yet or anything. I'd say it ain't looking good this time around.
Mark Payne it took me 3 years of trying before I finally got on. Hey f it’s something you want to do don’t give up and keep trying. It’s a weird time to be getting on with any class 1 out there. I lucked out and am on a busy hub in the system.
I'm a paramedic and I just applied. Hoping they like my application due to my background
I’m currently a firefighter/EMT and they offered me a position. Supposed to start on the 13th
Whenever you had your live virtual interview on hireview. Did they come on at the scheduled time? Because this is the second time in a row where they haven't come on for me. Mine was scheduled for 10 am I've been sitting here for 20 minutes. Everything is working on my end it just says waiting for interviewer to start my interview. Any help?
Hey bud great information, I applied in June and interviewed in July on the 25th and I still haven't heard anything back its been over 5 weeks do you think I should start looking for other positions? Or is this normal to wait this long thanks for any advice this is for a mechanic position for BNSF
Depends where you applied. My buddy applied a week ago to NS and got accepted. Just has to finish testing and he’s good to go to Georgia
I'm ex-navy, so my railroad was all over it
I'm doing the first video interview today with UP. What kind of questions do they ask? As far as the medical history goes, do they simply rely on what you divulge to the doctor at your physical as I'm used to as a Teamster who does a biannual DOT or do they actually require you waive HIPA so they can get medical records from insurers, etc.
Is it a dot psycial?
I also submitted an application with Amtrak in April and my status still shows "under review". Does it usually takes this long?
From my experience yes but just refresh your application on the we everyday that way your application can be seen often
Do they send the background along with the medical. Cause I filled out the background and have to wait till the medical portion email is sent to me.
Did you say that it was only one month from the time you applied to the time you were offered a job? Is that normal?
How many y times do onboard conductors get furlough and how long and what's the unemployment through railroad
What paychecks like when your on the extra board
I’m going to start training for track laborer for NS in a couple of weeks I have kids and I’m a bit nervous.. any advice?
How long are a Conductor training for i just got a job offer for Altoona
I lost my diploma 20+ years ago; do you know if the railroads will accept transcripts instead or would I need to contact my high school and pay/order copy?
Curious on you said they found a bruised knee from about a year ago. Curious on how they found that because you would have to sign a release for every single doctor office you ever been to. So did you disclose it thinking it was minor and then medical mad a big deal about it?
Beacause i know when i had class 1 railroad medical exam them never asked about my past not did they find anything i did disclose
Is CSX like this?
So I did the drug test and medical examination. They emailed me and said they needed additional info about my thumb surgery. I had all the info sent in and I haven’t had a response in a few weeks. Did you call when you were going through the medical clearance or how did that go?
Did they do a hair test for drugs
Hi what are the mail qualifications?
So I have a interview Friday is their any tips you cane give me
Can
How much is the pay weekly during training
Carl Augustus during training our pay is $800 a week
Anthony Farrell with no other real expense right? Do they cover meals? Really excited for this possible opp.
What happened at medical besides your medical history questionnaire
Jarheadd1 they do a physical assessment, height, weight, vision, hearing, piss test along with a hair folic test.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 is there a blood pressure check?
@@joemama8379 yes along with a BMI check. I’ve seen guys get declined due to their BMI being over the limit set by the RR.
@@joemama8379 yes it’s all part of your medical screening.
I hope being a diabetic I clear medical I don't take insulin only pills
Can a background in trucking be helpful for a chance in railroading for NS, also let's say if you live in a state where their is no job opening but applying for a position out of state can you still apply
Yes and yes
I just did my video interview today but I didn't get any test so will I get the video interview or the test next? Any ideas on that?
What test?
So I got hired for greenswill, sc. So can I ask for Macon,ga instead of that just coz I live in Georgia.
Michael Mathen Kunnirickal possibly, just depends if they actually need people in Macon or not.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 well they are hiring now for that position thow. Say is it okay if I could get your phone number? I need to ask you some questions.
I start my training 1/30/22 do they pay for my transportation
At the end of training they will pay you for your mileage. It’s only from where your assigned terminal is, the distance from there to GA and back.
Do they still do hair test
they didnt hire me so now i am a full time hobo
Hey
Will you please tell me how much you can make a year
Rajiv Rana guaranteed minimum for new conductors first year is $51k but many make well above that
Anthony Farrell thanks for info my friend just got hired and he wants to know how it works do they pay hourly or it’s like 51k no matter how many hours you works a day even
Anthony Farrell will you please tell me how this 51 k works
Do they pay straight 51k and it doesn’t matter how many hours you work
Please thank you
What is the pay in training.
co2828 $800 per week
Curious of the pay also sir. I’m waiting for my background and medical to clear through NS @ Allentown PA for a conductor position right now myself.
Chris Morris our training rate is $800 a week from the first day at Georgia til you mark up so your on that rate of pay for a few months. Yeah nice you mark up you get your 85% rate of a guaranteed $51k a year. Many new conductors make over that their first year depending on how busy jobs are.
Anthony Farrell I Appreciate the quick response good sir. Maybe I’ll see you on the line sometime man 🤙.
Hopefully, good luck with gettin through the process.
Anthony Farrell thank you much sir. Your vids have been informal man.
@@absoluteblockproduction2039 I don't understand: IF $51K is 'guaranteed', what is this 85% thingy? After you're 'mark up', are you salary or hourly? People say most conductors make more than the minimum 'guaranteed', so I am assuming it is an hourly position whereby if you don't work X amount of hours you're still 'guaranteed' A, but if you work more than X, ...what?...do you get paid time and a half? And again, what is this 85% about? 85% of $51K is $43,350 = IS THIS therefore the TRUE minimum guaranteed pay??? Also, what is the weekly, bi-weekly or monthly union dues amount? And finally, what is the weekly, bi-weely or monthly medical insurance portion paid by the employee? Thank you
Hey I have a question what would happen if you struggle through the program or the training such as like having a difficult time pass tests and stuff Would Norfolk Southern still keep you
No. While in Georgia they have certain testing requirements to pass. There’s a minimal passing score and then an attempt rate which some tests you can take up to 3 times to try and pass. The HAZMAT exam is pass or fail and only one try ( it’s open book and there’s absolutely no reason to fail). The signals test is usually the tests that gets people because your only allowed one wrong answer out of about 40 questions and it’s easy to get tripped up. If you end up failing any tests in Georgia, your employment is done and your sent home. If you graduate and get back on to the division for OJT, there’s characteristics tests and other tests to be done and some have different pass/fail requirements.