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New Hire Training
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Posted 3 months ago #
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On the dreaded hat issue... With CSX on you first day of training you will be issued the standard "Lemon head" CSX hat and will be required to wear it outside of the classroom every day while you are on duty, even while you are on the transport bus. You can change to your normal wear after you reach your hotel... Well, after you push in your chair of course. After that, you will wear that SAME hat for a total of one year when you reach your seniority date.
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It is starting to grow on me.... Like mold, kinda looks like it too within the beginning stages of mold. LOL, The hat does keep you safe though, heck, I am ready to buy some more, just to walk out in the Chicago yards years later and get special treatment. LOL
Posted 3 months ago # -
@kix...That is just first few minutes of your training. Stay tuned for the next episode of Railroad Jobs Forum.
All others get your copy of the book on here and you will land the job of your dreams!
Posted 3 months ago # -
rabbirick
MemberKix,
Do NOT wear a hat in training at West Quincy. I just got out of class there and the Training Coordinator has only two pet peeves: hats indoors, and calling your sigificant other "old lady". Do NOT wear a hat during class (indoors). When you have training outside or while on OJT, a hat is fine. We were not issued the New Hire hat and in fact I have never even seen one in person, so that should tell you that nobody wears them in West Quincy. We were given a winter cap by one of the trainmasters though which is actually a nice cap.
Posted 3 months ago # -
2ndmerlin
Member1st week of training at CN almost over now, and 2 comments about above.. at CN Absolutely no hats inside!!! and 2nd, yes at CN you get a Green high vis vest for your first 2 years... then you get to go to the normal yellow one. If anyone has any questions about training, feel free to ask them and if I can, I will answer them. Just be patient, we are insanely busy... (8-9 hour days with 4hour homework every night) at least for now. Oh and one other hint... don't be late your first day... we had 1 person that was late day one... they simply told him to go home!
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ALB
Moderator2ndmerlin - No hats inside etc.. sounds more like a Gulag Haaaa!!! Don't have any of that here at Interbay with BN. Wear what you want as long as it's not offensive, the instructors are top notch and treat you as a fellow railroader.
Same with the homework though, my advice to anyone who has children at home, let your wife know that you are going to need an undisturbed 2 to 4 hours every nightPosted 2 months ago # -
Real men don't need rest... That is why they hired me, former pornstar. LMAO!
Posted 2 months ago # -
You guys have to admit, you set yourselves up for that one. HA!
Posted 2 months ago # -
Nice save on that one Johnnbea.... that was a two base out inning. LOL!
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Phoenix595
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LOL ALB!
Posted 2 months ago # -
zippo_joker
MemberHello. A couple of questions I wonder if someone can answer. I'm starting training on Monday Feb. 20.
What do we do the first week?
For each individual who answers, what are the work hours for on the job yard? Random I would guess, lol!
Also one piece of advice you can give a guy starting out would be appreciated greatly. Thanks a bunch!
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For which railroad Zippo?
Posted 2 months ago # -
ALB
Moderatorb_bronov - Just up your RAM, the slot is behind your left ear.
Zippo - I can only speak for BN. First day introductions etc.. Hand out Rule books, important phone numbers, intro to BN and safety rules. Day 2, basic rules, boot coupons, TWIC card info (Seaport terminals only). Days 3 - 6 Hand signals, Lantern signals, Radio issued and Radio signals, more rules especially about coupling (making a Hook) and uncoupling. Hands on basic signals, coupling, switches etc... Initial Terminal Air Brake Test (Class 1) More rules, then more rules, oh and did I mention more rules. 2nd week begins 3 weeks of Yard OJT, you may work days, swing or nights, they may be 8 or 12 hour shifts.
Welcome to the RR, a lot of fun but learn to keep your ears and eyes open, if you don't you may well die in a heartbeat. As for one piece of advice, I'll give you two. If you don't know ASK and if in any doubt take the SAFEST COURSE.Posted 2 months ago #
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