matawanaberdeen wrote:Any possible way they'd hire for Locomotive Engineer off the street? Just applied but have slim to none chance I'd guess. Thanks JC
You obiously did not read :
QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must meet the following:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
- Must be certified Locomotive Engineer pursuant to 49 CFR Part 240 on a Class I railroad with a minimum 18 months experience operating trains. Candidates will be required to furnish a validated copy of their prior railroad history pursuant to 49 CFR 240.109
- Must have good communication skills and be able to read and speak English fluently.
- Must be able to read and understand operating and safety rules; exercise independent judgement; analyze problems; be able to take corrective actions and, be able to "recognize and distinguish" the colors of signals.
- Must successfully complete the training program, which includes on-the-job training. Failure to successfully pass any segment of the training will result in denial of application or termination from the Locomotive Engineers Training Program.
Note: Applicants will automatically be disqualified if their driving record indicates a conviction on an alcohol or substance violation or refusal to submit to testing in connection with a moving violation within the past 36 months.
