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Re: Difficult getting a RR job.
Author: Shortline Sammie
Date: 01-15-2013 - 11:27
Dave at SERA Wrote:
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> It is not difficult to get a job at a shortline,
> but the problem is that most people are not
> willing to do what it takes to do the job. We
> have a hard time hiring. We are looking for the
> following:
>
> 1. Conductors and Engineers. The problem is that
> we have to train them from scratch. that takes
> months of training both in the classroom and
> on-the-job. The work is part-time, and
> particularly until you get trained, the pay is
> low. We run trains for the customers, not
> necessarily on any schedule. So the training goes
> accordingly. A green person will first learn the
> ground (conductor), and then if proven competent,
> we will train them also as an engineer. You have
> to work in all kinds of weather (many don't like
> that aspect). You have to work when called (nor
> that aspect). You have to be able to think (some
> fail that aspect). You have to be able to do the
> physical labor (some can't). With some time and
> experience, we also have positions that are full
> time, and we have just weekend work if you like to
> do just passenger trains.
>
> 2. Track workers. We are looking for people now.
> Work is hard and always outside in whatever
> weather. But it is steady work--we have people
> who have worked with us for years and a number of
> retirees. Pay is modest. If you can operate
> equipment, so much the better.
>
> 3. A signalman. Need to be reasonably smart to
> learn today's computer systems. Work can be
> demanding, as you can be on call at any time.
> Work is mostly outside, though occasionally you
> can get a little respite by working in the signal
> cabinet. We will train.
>
> 4. Customer service rep. Work mostly sedentary
> and in an office in front of a computer and
> telephone, but you do get outside some to check
> yards, etc. Need to be smart, personable, and
> know how to work with MS word and excel. We will
> teach the RMI system.
>
> We have other jobs too--shop mechanics, shop
> foreman, etc. Our problem is finding people who
> will pass a drug test (no medical marijuana
> permitted). Pay is modest--no one here gets paid
> what they think they should, but if you work out,
> you will have a reasonably good living, and we
> have always had pretty steady work for our
> employees.
>
> If anyone is interested in any of the above, send
> a resume to Sierra Northern Railway, 341
> Industrial Way, Woodland, CA 95776. We have jobs
> in Woodland, Oakdale, West Sacramento, and Fort
> Bragg.
>
> Dave
> SERA
Very well stated, Dave...you told it EXACTLY like it is!
Dick Samuels
www.oregonpacificrr.com
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> It is not difficult to get a job at a shortline,
> but the problem is that most people are not
> willing to do what it takes to do the job. We
> have a hard time hiring. We are looking for the
> following:
>
> 1. Conductors and Engineers. The problem is that
> we have to train them from scratch. that takes
> months of training both in the classroom and
> on-the-job. The work is part-time, and
> particularly until you get trained, the pay is
> low. We run trains for the customers, not
> necessarily on any schedule. So the training goes
> accordingly. A green person will first learn the
> ground (conductor), and then if proven competent,
> we will train them also as an engineer. You have
> to work in all kinds of weather (many don't like
> that aspect). You have to work when called (nor
> that aspect). You have to be able to think (some
> fail that aspect). You have to be able to do the
> physical labor (some can't). With some time and
> experience, we also have positions that are full
> time, and we have just weekend work if you like to
> do just passenger trains.
>
> 2. Track workers. We are looking for people now.
> Work is hard and always outside in whatever
> weather. But it is steady work--we have people
> who have worked with us for years and a number of
> retirees. Pay is modest. If you can operate
> equipment, so much the better.
>
> 3. A signalman. Need to be reasonably smart to
> learn today's computer systems. Work can be
> demanding, as you can be on call at any time.
> Work is mostly outside, though occasionally you
> can get a little respite by working in the signal
> cabinet. We will train.
>
> 4. Customer service rep. Work mostly sedentary
> and in an office in front of a computer and
> telephone, but you do get outside some to check
> yards, etc. Need to be smart, personable, and
> know how to work with MS word and excel. We will
> teach the RMI system.
>
> We have other jobs too--shop mechanics, shop
> foreman, etc. Our problem is finding people who
> will pass a drug test (no medical marijuana
> permitted). Pay is modest--no one here gets paid
> what they think they should, but if you work out,
> you will have a reasonably good living, and we
> have always had pretty steady work for our
> employees.
>
> If anyone is interested in any of the above, send
> a resume to Sierra Northern Railway, 341
> Industrial Way, Woodland, CA 95776. We have jobs
> in Woodland, Oakdale, West Sacramento, and Fort
> Bragg.
>
> Dave
> SERA
Very well stated, Dave...you told it EXACTLY like it is!
Dick Samuels
www.oregonpacificrr.com
