Folks, I'm seriously considering a career change and have applied for a train services job (conductor) here in the Phoenix area. I was wondering if there were any Union Pacific engineers or conductors that hung out here that could fill me in on the requirements?
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- Thread starter narco99
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My son is a UP conductor out of Nor Cal. Send me a private post and I'll get you in touch with him.
From what he has told me, it's a crazy job that pays well. And you can't have a screw up without UP.
Gene
From what he has told me, it's a crazy job that pays well. And you can't have a screw up without UP.
Gene
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My bro-in-law went from school teacher to Trainman about 8 years ago. Great pay and benne's but like any Co. with lots of "hands' ,you get some real story material. He is an Engr. now , a relatively quick rise I gather due to lots of "Oldheads" retiring.
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I'm a train conductor since 20 years and i think i'm allowed to confirm that: it's a crazy job. Narco99, wellcome on board, good luck to you.
dantzk.
dantzk8
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Narco99,
I've been lucky during those 20 years, no derailment, no accident, somes technical breakdowns of course but nothing serious. It's a solo job, that's what i appreciate; cold blood, resourcefulness is needed but don't worry, you will learn that quickly. I wish you the best.
dantzk.
I've been lucky during those 20 years, no derailment, no accident, somes technical breakdowns of course but nothing serious. It's a solo job, that's what i appreciate; cold blood, resourcefulness is needed but don't worry, you will learn that quickly. I wish you the best.
dantzk.