BIGgerm
Member
@AZLongRoad
As others have stated, pay is determined by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in force at the location where you hire on. In Ft. Worth we were told that training will be 13 weeks. Weeks 1-2 = $92.35/Day, weeks 3-8 = $131.75/Day, and weeks 9-13 = $152.31/Day. Paid 7 days a week(working or not)and our trainer would determine what days(or nights)we get off.
BottomSeeker
Member
Biggerm
You mention Ft Worth for the 27th, have you heard anyhing about final offer? Asking, because that is when and where I am projected to start. Got pushed from Jan 23 because of additional medical info I had to provide.
BIGgerm
Member
@BottomSeeker
I don't yet have a final. I had to go get cleared by a doc for a previously documented condition before they would schedule my physical. I got everything to them last week. They called me Monday morning and I just did my physical today. Last I spoke with the rep from Verifications, Inc. my background was done. Hopefully they will set me up for the IPCS testing soon. That's the last piece of the puzzle. Sounds like the process has been extra long for you. Best of luck and hope to meet you at training!
AZLongRoad
Member
Everyone Thank You. Im just waiting for my final offer. Trying to round up some winter gear for Edgemont, South Dakota. Not much of a need for winter gear in Phoenix. Lol
BottomSeeker
Member
Been long and a bit strssful at times. Good luck with strength test, will let you know when I see final. HR said should be about two weeka out, just hoping sooner. Don't like waiting. Mine was also prior medical issue, but they waited until day after Christmas to tell me what they need. The 30 days they gave me to provide it pushed me outside the window to start on time. Hopefully get to meet you in person in a few weeks.
lkitchen2nd
Member
Went to hiring session yesterday for amarillo, tx. I think it went well but we shall see.
Wsparks128
Member
Well step one (assessment) done, now it's hurry and wait to see if I
Get invited to the interview
lkitchen2nd
Member
@trmn8r yep, 17 guys for 2 positions. I'm still looking and applying.
AZLongRoad
Member
There's no set time frame, I received mine the next day. Some individuals receive theres weeks later.
BIGgerm
Member
@DMFH83
Don't have any documentation. That is just what the trainer said at the event. He was very clear on that point. Remember that this is a 24/7-365 job. So by that measure it makes sense. If you can be asked to work any day of the week, you should be paid for all of them. But again, this is what has been said FOR FT. WORTH. As I mentioned in a previous post, pay is determined by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement in force at the location where you hire on. It may be different in Amarillo.
2001justin
Member
Anyone know what work is like in sioux city for condutors? Slow in the winters or pretty busy place? I have a good idea where they go..
I would like to help Nikki, cjhx33 and 2001justin. I am a CSX conductor and I may be wrong, so don't take this to heart but Johnbea or Sean might help or correct me.
Nikki, the stress test is just looking for any injuries to joints like in your legs or arms, shoulders, knees... etc.
cjhx33, That test would more than likely be mathmatical.
2001justin, winters are usually slow, but lately it has been very steady. Always be prepared not to work is the best suggestion.
Railroadess
Moderator
I received my final offer for Conductor trainee in Gillette, WY! Accepted it and completed the paperwork. Why wouldn't I? :)
I would like to thank Sean, Freewood, John, and everyone else for all of their help and support throughout these past couple of years. Sean, I must publicly embarrass you and say that really cheesy but oh-so-true line... Couldn't have done it without you and your e-book! It was the start for my success. Thank you, thank you!
On to the next chapter...
Railroadess
Moderator
Also, so everyone has a final timeline to refer to- from me...
11/25/2011- Applied online.
12/18/2011- Completed online assessment.
12/21/2011- Received interview/hiring session invite.
12/28/2011- Attended interview/hiring session.
12/30/2011- Received Conditional job offer.
01/28/2012- Received Final job offer.
02/06/2012- Start date.
2 months! Not bad? Lol. Good luck to everyone who's working through this exhausting, frustrating, and ridiculously amazing process.
-RRess
TheFullMonty
Member
They made you wait an entire month?! Wow. I thought having to wait ten days for my final offer was bad enough. At any rate, you're in. Congrats!
Congrats Railroadess!
@Sergior My crystal ball is broken at the moment but search the forum! You just have to wait until they contact you with further instructions...
Dgoldman
Member
@Sergior...I was opposite of you. I did my strength test on a tuesday, then was called for the physical the next day. I will say this though, CHS called me to make the appt for the physical, and a different company called me for the strength test. It was an Ohio phone number while CHS number is from Virginia. Like Sean says constantly, its a waiting game. Good luck man
And every process and location seems to be different. There is no rhyme or reason with the RR's. If they were organized they would be making an extra 10 billion dollars!
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