im going to be working for CN was wondering if u knew of anyone i can follow that works for them?? i like following your Chanel because its very helpful and im sure alot of it is the same between company's
The most under utilized tool is your radio. LISTEN especially on the ground. Keep your head on a swivel . Look ahead, back and side to side . Before you get off engine double check you have everything you need : keys, paperwork I use the tonnage profile, double check you are on correct channel ect. Finally, talk to your engineer about what you are planning to do. What side you are getting off on, car counts ect..
I just marked up a week and a half ago. We didn't have to do any hang test at the yard or in Overland Park. During OJT, I rode plenty of cars of different types. Pretty sure the training conductor would thrown up a red flag if you couldn't hang on long enough.
I start training next Monday 10/9 at 8am. I went from application to hired in 6 weeks, give or take a few days. It could have been sooner, I drug my feet deciding if it was the right move for myself and my family. After thinking things thru and comparing pros and cons, I’m glad I made the choice to take the job, wish I hadn’t drug my feet those couple extra weeks 😂
You have no idea what you’re really getting yourself into. You’ll find out within the next year and hate your life like I did when I took the job. There’s not a day that goes by that I count my lucky stars that I was able to get out.
Hey, Rails. I wanted to get more insight on chasing work & mercenary contracts (from a previous video of yours). A conductor earlier gave me insight on temp assignments & the Go-Team. Based off your experience, are those opportunities free-for-all or those with more seniority tend to snatch them up? Also - if they're able to hold - should new conductors prioritize mastering the assigned territory first before volunteering for these opportunities?
I know the quality of the rail bed can determine how fast you can go and you touched on speed here a bit, but how does engineer know how fast they can and can’t go? How often does it change? Do you get in trouble if you’re allowed to go 70 and only to 60? What if you get caught speeding? I also often wonder, who determines when to put pushers on the ends of trains? Like what’s gained from that over just putting the engine on the front? I’ve even seen them in the middle of trains occasionally. Thanks.
? Can you work anywhere on the network for BNSF, as a conductor? If hired in Lafayette La, is the work territory Gulf Coast or can you work in Ft Worth Texas
I just recently accepted a job offer for CSX. In the job offer it stated that the average earnings for a new hire was $93,000, but it said my full rate of pay was $2822 bi-weekly. That doesn’t add up to $93,000. What am I missing? It did state that my extra board guaranteed pay was around $2300 after OJT is that added to the $2822?
Pay is based off miles ran. Various jobs has set miles like a yard job or local & roadswitcher. Road trips will obviously vary on distance. So it all depends on what runs and jobs you will be covering on the extra board which is where most new hires for the first 10 years work.
I remember it was my first week on the job I fell asleep and I fucking had a head on collision and thank god I didn’t say ahh my balls hurt cuz I am not mature at all 😂 but that day was intense like I collided in the second train that I hit thru the window it was intense like i flew and shattered the 2 engine windows by the collision I guess I didn’t think of safety first
Don't laugh now... Aside from the lead, is there a specific way the locomotives are lashed up? I had heard that optimally they should run as many hours in reverse as forward?
@@TianLong72k Oh that means they haven't even looked at your application yet. Some people said they waited as long as 4 months to get a response back. But don't quit your job if your working and they give a job offer. Some people say it can up to 6 months to get everything processed and get a start date.
Ariats bro that's my preferred boot way more support and really easy to break in. And check your policy because you don't need steal toes most the time
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i start training in January for CN i see a lot of videos for bnsf and others but not cn
im going to be working for CN was wondering if u knew of anyone i can follow that works for them?? i like following your Chanel because its very helpful and im sure alot of it is the same between company's
How’s the training going on and where is your posting?
I am having interview recently, just wanna know more from you about it
The most under utilized tool is your radio. LISTEN especially on the ground. Keep your head on a swivel . Look ahead, back and side to side . Before you get off engine double check you have everything you need : keys, paperwork I use the tonnage profile, double check you are on correct channel ect. Finally, talk to your engineer about what you are planning to do. What side you are getting off on, car counts ect..
Good to see and hear from you again Brother Jon 😊🙏🇺🇸
I just marked up a week and a half ago. We didn't have to do any hang test at the yard or in Overland Park. During OJT, I rode plenty of cars of different types. Pretty sure the training conductor would thrown up a red flag if you couldn't hang on long enough.
Me: holding in my inner composure every time I get called and a few times I get called taking a shower and I’m like WTF!?! STOP CALLING ME😂
I start training next Monday 10/9 at 8am. I went from application to hired in 6 weeks, give or take a few days. It could have been sooner, I drug my feet deciding if it was the right move for myself and my family. After thinking things thru and comparing pros and cons, I’m glad I made the choice to take the job, wish I hadn’t drug my feet those couple extra weeks 😂
You have no idea what you’re really getting yourself into. You’ll find out within the next year and hate your life like I did when I took the job. There’s not a day that goes by that I count my lucky stars that I was able to get out.
Hey, Rails. I wanted to get more insight on chasing work & mercenary contracts (from a previous video of yours).
A conductor earlier gave me insight on temp assignments & the Go-Team. Based off your experience, are those opportunities free-for-all or those with more seniority tend to snatch them up? Also - if they're able to hold - should new conductors prioritize mastering the assigned territory first before volunteering for these opportunities?
01/06/24 13:17 pacific time: hello Jon, do you have a video explaining different railroad terms to us who aren’t railroaders but love trains?
I know the quality of the rail bed can determine how fast you can go and you touched on speed here a bit, but how does engineer know how fast they can and can’t go? How often does it change? Do you get in trouble if you’re allowed to go 70 and only to 60? What if you get caught speeding?
I also often wonder, who determines when to put pushers on the ends of trains? Like what’s gained from that over just putting the engine on the front? I’ve even seen them in the middle of trains occasionally. Thanks.
? Can you work anywhere on the network for BNSF, as a conductor? If hired in Lafayette La, is the work territory Gulf Coast or can you work in Ft Worth Texas
Is the Tulsa yard (Cherokee) considered a big or small yard? I know it's a hump yard but how busy is it?
I am your new subscriber please can u share interview tips
Like your Q&A video
Thank you!
I just recently accepted a job offer for CSX. In the job offer it stated that the average earnings for a new hire was $93,000, but it said my full rate of pay was $2822 bi-weekly. That doesn’t add up to $93,000. What am I missing? It did state that my extra board guaranteed pay was around $2300 after OJT is that added to the $2822?
Pay is based off miles ran. Various jobs has set miles like a yard job or local & roadswitcher. Road trips will obviously vary on distance. So it all depends on what runs and jobs you will be covering on the extra board which is where most new hires for the first 10 years work.
You’ll learn more on the job… it’ll all flow once your feet is on the ground… ASK FOR HELP!!! Don’t move until u know
Great advice 👍 5 weeks into OJT.
@@cj6585 they’ll never tell you to do something your not safe doing… once you get marked up ask for pilots until they say no
Damn, you have to go to overlanpark now?
I just got my medical and drug test done my profile still say pre employment clearance.
Gotta wait to get released bro
I remember it was my first week on the job I fell asleep and I fucking had a head on collision and thank god I didn’t say ahh my balls hurt cuz I am not mature at all 😂 but that day was intense like I collided in the second train that I hit thru the window it was intense like i flew and shattered the 2 engine windows by the collision I guess I didn’t think of safety first
Don't laugh now...
Aside from the lead, is there a specific way the locomotives are lashed up? I had heard that optimally they should run as many hours in reverse as forward?
....or is it just however they're facing?
Me every time I get called 💀🔫
Do you guys have a step rate in your district
What about BMI??
I wanna be locomotive 🚂 electrician can u look into that please or make video I appreciate
im trying to get on as a freight conductor. i applied 2 months ago at csx and havnt heard anything yet. my 3 applications still say to be reviewed
Does it say review by hiring manager?
@R.A.287 nope, same as when I applied. "To be Reviewed"
@@TianLong72k Oh that means they haven't even looked at your application yet.
Some people said they waited as long as 4 months to get a response back.
But don't quit your job if your working and they give a job offer.
Some people say it can up to 6 months to get everything processed and get a start date.
I had my interview back in march and I’m still waiting on my medical records to get turned in
@R.A.287 yep I'm just waiting now.
Joey on Railroad Talk did a boot video a while back. Just wondering if you use the same or a different boot.
Ariats bro that's my preferred boot way more support and really easy to break in. And check your policy because you don't need steal toes most the time
@@Matty_Saves
That's what Joey recommended too. I appreciate the heads up.
I'll hold off on buying boots till I get the regulations to be safe.
Question should I have a better resume or should resume/cover letter to apply for CSX or NS?