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NationalPastime
MemberI applied for 4 Train crew and Extra Board Ticket Agent positions this month. How long does it take for Union Pacific to call or email me back ?
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largemouth
Memberpacgrewes; yup. It was right after a little bit of intro from the HR lady. 3 failed and then moved on. Actually I think scarey speech was next and then film. I think 7 left after scarey speech.
Posted 2 months ago # -
Stephen4785
MemberWell the 2 day rule gcor test sucks. Anyone else had to take it this year?
Posted 2 months ago # -
NationalPastime
MemberI've recieved a 2nd Thank You for applying notice in the last couple of weeks for the Crew Dispatcher position.
It reads: "we are considering other candidates who best match the requirements for the position of Crew Dispatcher and will not be considering your application further.
We appreciate your interest in Union Pacific and wish you success in your pursuit of employment."Does that mean I can't apply for other positions at Union Pacific ? I applied for two train crew jobs 2 months ago.
Posted 2 months ago # -
NationalPastime
MemberThank for the response, Bunk930.
Posted 2 months ago # -
largemouth
Memberpanchop49; so far that is the one thing I do know...is 3/5 and where to go! Hired (if I got the job, have not been called) in Kansas City.
Posted 2 months ago # -
DieselSmoke
MemberGot a conditional offer today for Train Crew.
Posted 2 months ago # -
congratualtions DieselSmoke!
Posted 2 months ago # -
panchop49
MemberLargemouth, same start date in St Louis. I called the HR lady when my status changed to released to start and she said to go ahead and notify my current employer, and show up at the location on the training script. Seems like with Train Crew they don't call to say your officially hired, we just show up since we are given a start date in the very beginning. At least thats what I'm hoping since I'm just going to show up the Monday after next...
Does anyone have any information to the contrary?
Posted 2 months ago # -
Yeah when you finish jumping thru all the hoops then they will contact you to give you final offer and tell you to show up at XYZ training center...
Posted 2 months ago # -
Hey guys, I haven't been around in quite a while.
I'm in Afghanistan doing contract work on a police training mission over here. I've been here for one year now and just finished my first contract, but I've renewed for one additional year. The way it works, I can quite honestly call it quits at any time without any penalty. I just don't get my contract completion bonus.
With that being said, do any of you think that opening a dialog with UP in regards to future positions would either help or hinder my efforts in any way? I wouldn't like to come home and sit on my couch for several months with no job and just wait for my chance with the railroad, at the same time, I don't want my current location to hurt me from being able to be hired either.
I've been a police officer for 12 years, and a firefighter for 6 years back home. I'm just not so sure that I want to go back to that career when I return home from Afghanistan.
Thanks guys,
DavidPosted 2 months ago # -
Stephen4785
Member@johnbea-3 weeks new hire in classroom training, 3 weeks on job training, 2 weeks conductor training in class, 4 weeks conductor ojt, 10 days remote control operator classroom training, 2 weeks rco ojt.
Posted 2 months ago # -
pokywilly
MemberEvery UP service unit is different, but not by much in its training. My conductor OJT was 6 weeks. And in the middle of our training they extended our derail from 60 days to 120 days. shitty as it was on our 59Th day at that to boot.Railroad is always changing and its unpredictable try not to worry about what is to be expected and just go with what they give ya!. cuz once you think its going to go a certain way, because that's what you were told. BAM!! its a whole different direction. My class had new everything: new test, new safety equipment, new instructors that did not know the new test, new derail. Just try and flow with it. once your in your in! just stay SAFE. and good luck to you all
Posted 2 months ago # -
panchop49
MemberDavid,
I just jumped ship from the DOS WPPS contract in Kabul and lost out on my completion bonus. For me it was worth it to get in with UP sooner than later. I was there for over 4 years so I was ready to be home anyhow. I applied about 2 weeks before my leave started. I came home on leave and interviewed the about a week and a half later, and got my release to start before I was even scheduled to return. All in all I think it helped, they actually seemed pretty impressed that I applied for the position while in Afghanistan. In total it will be just over 2 months from returning home to my start date the the Monday after next.
Posted 2 months ago # -
johnnbea
Moderator@pokywilly
Great advice! Just stay focused, stay safe, and do your job; you'll be fine. I think anyone around here has seen that from me waaayyyy more than once!@brian86
I would certainly contact HR. Seems like a bit of a lag to me, but not really sure. Just contact them to make sure you haven't slipped through the cracks!@panchop
Congratulations man! And good luck to you! Enjoy and be safe!@d_warner
if you can't reach panchop, feel free to contact me. I am doing a little better right now at staying up with the board. But worse case, when I get back on the road next week, I'm still on at worst, every other day, most of the time though, at least once a day. Good luck to you sir!Posted 2 months ago #
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