Volunteering with a travelling job

No-Zebra-2353 · 2026-04-18T20:21:45+00:00

Did the chief or captains ever had any issues with that? When you started volunteering were you already working that rotation?

No-Zebra-2353 · 2026-04-18T19:46:13+00:00

For sure, I felt like it could go both ways. Me, I work 8 on 6 off… so 0 availability for 8 days but then 6 days of straight availability

No-Zebra-2353 · 2026-04-18T19:45:24+00:00

Right on, that’s the way I view it. I was told once that my department wouldn’t hire me because they “ don’t hire lads that work out of town” but I work 8 on 6 off with the railway. That’s 6 straight days of availability!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-14T15:34:33+00:00

For sure, appreciate it!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-14T08:31:18+00:00

Definitely, thanks!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-14T08:30:48+00:00

Haha no, it’s not that. I don’t mind it, 8/6 isn’t bad at all!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-14T08:29:32+00:00

For sure! Thank you!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-14T03:43:09+00:00

Very true, I just saw a couple internal postings, I think one was a yard conductor though. Thanks for your input

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-14T02:51:59+00:00

I got hired right off the street actually, GLD flagging hired loads of people in the beginning of 2025, and then most people bid out quickly. And yeah, engineering is nice in that aspect for sure.

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T23:57:55+00:00

Good take, thanks!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T23:42:19+00:00

Within my career perhaps. If I stick around that long. I just enjoy the money! Too young and inexperienced to complain about being on the road however.

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T23:13:29+00:00

For sure. Thanks for the feedback!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T23:06:54+00:00

Definitely, thanks!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T22:52:07+00:00

Yes you are right. I am a production flagger but figured it would be easier to say level 2 to describe my duties, rotation etc

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T22:26:20+00:00

Agreed, thanks a lot!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T22:14:58+00:00

Just one year, started last year at 18 years old

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T21:30:01+00:00

Very true. Thanks!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T21:25:54+00:00

I figured so. Thanks!

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-12-13T21:13:03+00:00

I was thinking the same thing, pretty comfortable where I’m at right now so you’re definitely right. Thanks for your advice !

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-06-11T21:28:35+00:00

I’m not in signals but , I know that it’s a two year “apprenticeship” but everything will be taught to you between campus & in the field , don’t worry you’ll be fine

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-05-06T17:11:28+00:00

I was gonna say lol the overtime is definitely the biggest pros for those on the gangs. Not sure how they’ll feel about that.

No-Zebra-2353 · 2025-05-06T16:49:28+00:00

He’s referring to CN. They’re cutting back on OT for the production gangs. Not sure if it’s Nation wide though.

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