CGeorge

business casual is fine but wearing a suit and tie shows you are serious about yourself and the job. ofcourse you still have to pass the exams and interview. good luck. all your hard work will be rewarded.

not all of it will be asked but any of those signals and definitions can be on the test. you'll have to learn all of it verbatim. you cannot cut corners. if you pass the S&D test you'll need to learn all signal (aspect and indications) and all definitions anyway when you start class.

M ight T ake A while

S&D means signals and definition. no whistles, buzzers and hand signs. They will tell you what to study when you go to the overview. good luck

so you're now in passenger. congrats!

wear something comfortable. you will do the things jh said. not sure about safety shoes though. its been a while for me.

not 100% sure but i think they start checking after you pass s&d. in my old job it cost at least $400 per person to do background check.

If you get invited to the open house.Congrats! DO NOT BE LATE! Make sure what ever you put on your resume adds up and you can back it up if they ever question it. Do your best to pass the cognitive test. its not a matter if you finish the test or not. more like how many correct answers you get in the time given and how you follow charts. If you pass the test and get to the interview. think safety first and customer service in most situations. wait, wait, wait, wait... it sucks but at least they didn't say you're out. If you get invited for the S&D overview... DO NOT BE LATE and dress to impress. listen to the instructors, take notes. ask questions if you have to (i usually say there are no stupid questions. then i started working trains. LOL. then customer service experience kicks in) STUDY, STUDY, STUDY... its doable as long as you put in the time and really depends on how you want the job. If you are currently employed do not resigned. study on you own time or take a leave if you have to. i was working, going to school and studying for S&D when i did it not to mention still accomplishing my responsibilities to my wife and kid. If you pass the S&D and get to the panel interview... again think safety first and customer service. wait, wait, wait, wait... hey at least you're still in it. Good Luck to all... it will be all worth it in the end. disclaimer: this is how the process was when i started a little over 5 years now.

new class started today but i only see 10 guys on the roster

i think if you don't show up they make a notation on your file or even just toss that file...

i'm pretty sure the first thing they look for a candidate is being punctual

so far 4 classes in 2018. i would assume they will try to do one more class for this year.

if you pass the tests you will be interviewed. i recommend dress to impress.

not her. i saw her again on the train.

there's a girl in the class at hillside now. she was riding one of my trains, she asked me about air brakes because is is confused and having a hard time the differences between equipment. i helped her a bit. i hope she passed.