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Started 1 year ago by Sean Martin
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Sean Martin
Key Master

This thread is only for Kansas City Southern discussion and questions.
Thanks!

Posted 1 year ago #
Azguy2
Member

Wow, Did a little home work on KCS today and learned they run through TX and applied
with them. Don't know how the out come will be, but hey you don't know unless you try
they are hiring in three different locations in TX. Don't think I would have even thought about that Rail company without the new forum setup with discussions for each RR. Thanks Sean

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

No problem that is what we are here for. Good luck!

Posted 1 year ago #
dlm73
Member

I just had an interview and it went well two days later I recieved an offer for Railroad Conductor Trainee....I accepted of course now I'm waiting for a phone call to let me know where I have to go for my phyical/drug test.

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

Awesome man!

Posted 1 year ago #
Azguy2
Member

dlm73, I would take it your offer was with KCS, What location ?

Posted 1 year ago #
dlm73
Member

Kansas City Southern Railways - Kendleton,Tx I SHOULD START APRIL 11,2011. I'M STILL WAITING FOR A PHONE CALL TO LET ME KNOW WHEN I TAKE MY DRUG TEST/PHYISICAL.

Posted 1 year ago #
Azguy2
Member

How long ago did you apply for Kendleton before you where invited to the hiring session
they are still taking app's for that location. have you heard how many people there are looking to hire for Kenleton.

Posted 1 year ago #
dlm73
Member

I applied 3-18-2011, got my interview on 3-24-2011, KCS made an job offer the next day I accepted now I'm waiting to do my phyisical/drug screen,then start training 4-11-2011

Posted 1 year ago #
dlm73
Member

Oh yeah, don't know how many positions are available.....but this was my first time applying w/KCS (no prior experiance)

Posted 1 year ago #
Azguy2
Member

Thanks, was only asking because I applied to the same location, the posting is still on their web-site. So I still have hope of an interview maybe.

Posted 1 year ago #
dlm73
Member

Oh yeah, don't know how many positions are available.....but this was my first time applying w/KCS (no prior experiance).

Posted 1 year ago #
ss1102
Member

Hey dim73, i got offered a job to in Kendelton too. I took my physical & drug test today in houston. I guess i will see ya in Shreveport on the 11th

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

It's a small world! Congrat's guys!

Posted 1 year ago #
Azguy2
Member

Well got another thanks but NO thanks for the Kendelton TX train crew opening
Just going to stick to my home state, have applied with BNSF,UP and KCS out of state
and never can get an interview,

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

They will hire in your state sooner or later so hang on!

Posted 1 year ago #
Volusia
Member

@azguy2 - don't feel to bad. I got rejection letter from KCS in less then a week from filling application. I think I have a better chance at Class 1. As long as you keep trying I will kep trying. Soon. Or later we will both get a career.

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

KCS is a class 1 railroad.... They are the smallest class 1 rr.

Posted 1 year ago #
Volusia
Member

Sry I didn't know that. I thought they were like class 2 or 3. Anyways they basically took the application and through it wright into the trash can. Lol - not wasting my time with them again.

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

A good buddy of mine Caleb works for them. He got hired on with them before we even graduated nars...

Posted 1 year ago #
Volusia
Member

I have a feeling that I will have to take classes at NARS to get hired. Just don't have tat kind of cash flowing around right at this time.

Posted 1 year ago #
superman
Member

I would like to try applying for KCS, do I need to go to trade school? ( Modoc or NARS) thanks!

Posted 1 year ago #
superman
Member

to dlm73: Hello friend, could you pls.share in our forum how you got hired by KCS? (interview experience, work experience..etc) thanks!

Posted 1 year ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

You can get hired directly with KCS. They also have an office near the nars academy as well.

Posted 1 year ago #
dlm73
Member

I never had any type of railroad experience, I just applied and wished for the best. As for my interview they mainly wanted to
know my thoughts on Saftey (Don't let the move be more important than you) maybe I just got lucky real lucky!!! But I'm running with it and not turning back. I'm enjoying it so far and making the best of it so don't give up keep your heads up sooner or later you will get that call!!!

Posted 12 months ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

congratulations man!

Posted 12 months ago #
superman
Member

Congratulations dlm73! Did they give you any written test (Reading and Math test) ?

Posted 12 months ago #
superman
Member

Hello forum buddies! I worked as a printing press operator for 13 years and now I'm working as a truck driver (gonna be 2 years this October)... my highest educational attainment is GED and NEVER been to any trade school..I had one non-preventable accident in my driving record because I drove on a sleeky road during winter but I did not receive a citation for that..
Do you guys think I have a good chance of getting a job at KCS or other RR companies?
( I am not really good at 'Math test' and 'Interviews' but I do better in manual jobs,shift work,showing stability at work ,handling heavy equipments etc..)
Thank you forum buddies especially to Sean Martin and Freewood for helping everyone in this forum.. God bless!

Posted 12 months ago #
Sean Martin
Key Master

Superman you just gotta apply and try to get the interview and sell yourself! I also recommend the RR jobs guide downloadable e-book which you can get by clicking the banner at top of forum. Also study this forum as much as possible.

Posted 11 months ago #
stevep24
Member

Hey sean I applied to kcs over a month ago and haven't heard anything yet. I menchioned alot of qualties I have. Things that would match these jobs like using heavy equipment,safety,shift work, and alsome being responsible worker. Just wondering any advise how to get their attention? Also I applied for section laborer and conductor trainee.

Posted 11 months ago #

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