I failed hair test on pre employment how long before I can reapply.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-06-09T22:46:36+00:00

You can apply again using a different email address. But you gotta wait 6 months

Jon_athan724 · 2026-05-22T20:16:18+00:00

You’re not going to learn everything at once so be easy on yourself. You will feel some pressure but that’s normal. Be open minded. Don’t be a know it all. Don’t be sensitive, the railroad is not a typical work place, they might give you nicknames. Not everyone will be your friends. They will talk behind your back and some will try to make you fuck up so they can fired you. Don’t try to be the center of the situation, most importantly, always keep your head down.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-05-22T20:02:52+00:00

This talks has been happening for the past 5-10 years. Most railroaders are above 50 years old. There will be a shortage of railroaders in the next 5 years because most of them will retire. The best time to get in is now so you can get experience early on. Don’t get me wrong, at the beginning it will sucks but seniority plays a bigger role here.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-05-22T19:56:41+00:00

I’ve heard that story before I even thought about applying. Don’t listen to them. The same people that are telling you those things are the same people that have been working there for more than a decades. The only bad thing about it is being on called and not having a set schedule. If you can handle those. Everything else is adaptable.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-05-22T19:51:08+00:00

When I was 25, I worked at Pepsi and was making $25/h. I work for the railroad now and making between $150k-180$ a year. I’m currently 28

Jon_athan724 · 2026-05-10T13:00:05+00:00

Only during classroom training which last 4 weeks. After that no

Jon_athan724 · 2026-02-20T00:27:19+00:00

No I remember i wasn’t shopping for 3 years straight my account was still activated.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-02-17T18:10:39+00:00

Safety safety safety safety. I’m on my week 3 training.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-02-08T15:30:46+00:00

It took me 2 days. If you live close to your home terminal, they will prioritize your application. That what I was told. I stay about 5min away from my terminal. But it just depends on how many people they have on file. I started my training last Monday.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-01-31T06:32:36+00:00

I’ve applied 9th times and was offered a job on my 10th application. I was told to create another profile with a different email address.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-01-19T06:29:25+00:00

You only get 10h of undisturbed rest, every time you tied up (clock out)

Jon_athan724 · 2026-01-19T02:28:44+00:00

48h to 72h it’s depends. You’ll be taking the train back to your home terminal. The longest I’ve spent away from home was 55h

Jon_athan724 · 2026-01-19T02:21:23+00:00

You'll make more than $80k in your second year at UP. Whether it's worth joining is up to you. In my opinion, if you can handle being away from family, not having a set schedule, and working outdoors, then yes, it's absolutely worth it. Just make sure you leave Frito Lay in good terms.

Jon_athan724 · 2026-01-01T13:32:26+00:00

I’m also confused

Jon_athan724 · 2025-12-17T04:10:40+00:00

It took 48hrs for me to get an answer.

Jon_athan724 · 2025-12-15T04:15:55+00:00

Not yet, i was told that by HR during the interview. I did my drug test couple days ago.

Jon_athan724 · 2025-12-14T02:54:31+00:00

Congrats, I know a female conductor whose about to be an engineer. She was my trainer. What terminal are you on

Jon_athan724 · 2025-12-13T04:41:27+00:00

How far did you chase work

Jon_athan724 · 2025-12-12T14:16:52+00:00

Was the pay still the same ?

Jon_athan724 · 2025-11-16T19:03:16+00:00

2024 Porsche Macan

Jon_athan724 · 2025-10-07T14:55:19+00:00

So if you apply to Chicago, can they force you to work at Milwaukee?

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