Any TCG Members in the Local 150?
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Haha, I hear ya. To me a skid steer isn't even a heavy machine, but, it's what most 150 guys don't want to do, so, I figured if I sign up saying "hey, I'll run this thing even though it's like riding a mechanical bull, I'm game" I want to get more experience running machines. Even if it was just helping out here and there, if I could become proficient on a few I feel that would go a long way.
I always considered doing something in the locomotive industry. I actually live right next to the old EJ&E line, I believe it's owned by CN now.
How does that work as far as distance? Are you home every night, etc? How do the days off work? I'm not planning on taking many vacation days once I land a good job.
I'm always looking for something interesting, something that involves travel, etc... My goal is to be in a position where I can transfer in 15 years up to northern wisconsin. Yes, I know the pay scale will not be anything close to here, but, I want to move up north. I've even considered spending some time in Alaska.
I've actually gone more the direction of sitting at desk
I do love working with my hands, but I'm leaning toward making my career something I can sustain without trashing my body by the time I'm 40. I've pretty much been a stationary engineer for the last 5 years and have really enjoyed it. Still wrench about half the day, the other half is drinking coffee and technical work at a computer. it's a good balance.
I know nothing about it, but maybe look into becoming a technician for those big ass windmills or a tower climber. that stuff is pretty common in a lot of areas in the country, but not enough that I think it would command a permanently stationary position. You'd be traveling all over for work.
It really depends. Per federal law you can't perform service more than 12 hours, followed by 10 hours undisturbed rest. The main run I make is about 135 miles, I stay in a hotel then come home 12 hours later if it's a good day. Another pool runs almost 300 miles to Lacrosse, Wisconsin. There's other jobs though that go home after working locally. Once I'm out of class I'll be on an extra board that somedays I'll just run stuff from around aurora into Chicago then go home, and some days I'll go out of town. I get to "lay off" 5 week days and 2 weekend days a month. There are regularly assigned jobs with a schedule that go out and deliver to industries that ill probably be able to hold in about 20 years
. Other jobs never leave home and just switch cars around in the yard. There's other ways to play it too. If you work six in a row you get 2 days off by law. CN is a pretty good (if not the best, it's them or UP) paying deal.It really depends. Per federal law you can't perform service more than 12 hours, followed by 10 hours undisturbed rest. The main run I make is about 135 miles, I stay in a hotel then come home 12 hours later if it's a good day. Another pool runs almost 300 miles to Lacrosse, Wisconsin. There's other jobs though that go home after working locally. Once I'm out of class I'll be on an extra board that somedays I'll just run stuff from around aurora into Chicago then go home, and some days I'll go out of town. I get to "lay off" 5 week days and 2 weekend days a month. There are regularly assigned jobs with a schedule that go out and deliver to industries that ill probably be able to hold in about 20 years
That interests me. I just wasn't sure how that worked as far as being away, which, I would prefer. I didn't know if there was any such thing as an "over the rail" engineer where you were gone for a week or so at a time.
I've actually gone more the direction of sitting at desk
this is why u need to become a Foreman and then get to delegate all day while sitting in my office chair aka whatever machine I'm in that day
:bigok:First section is mechanical aptitude. If weight X is placed at point B, which fulcrum will provide the greatest mechanical advantage. If Gear A turns Counter-Clockwise, which interconnected gears will turn Clockwise. If Weight A is equal to Weight B, which person lifting said weights via pulleys will do so with the least expenditure of effort. If Barrel A contains fluid Y and barrel B, the same exact size, Contains fluid Z, which weighs more. Etc. Etc.
Second section is advanced Mechanical Aptitude and Engineering concepts, Reading Comprehension and basic Mathematics.
Third and Longest test is essentially a law enforcement style Psychological examination.
If the shit comes as naturally to you as it does to me, you'll do well. They're currently hiring 10-15 by May, with more after as corporate approval occurs.
And yes, I already told Brett if this happens, he's getting a round on me as well as naming rights to my first born.
First section is mechanical aptitude. If weight X is placed at point B, which fulcrum will provide the greatest mechanical advantage. If Gear A turns Counter-Clockwise, which interconnected gears will turn Clockwise. If Weight A is equal to Weight B, which person lifting said weights via pulleys will do so with the least expenditure of effort. If Barrel A contains fluid Y and barrel B, the same exact size, Contains fluid Z, which weighs more. Etc. Etc.
Second section is advanced Mechanical Aptitude and Engineering concepts, Reading Comprehension and basic Mathematics.
Third and Longest test is essentially a law enforcement style Psychological examination.
If the shit comes as naturally to you as it does to me, you'll do well. They're currently hiring 10-15 by May, with more after as corporate approval occurs.
And yes, I already told Brett if this happens, he's getting a round on me as well as naming rights to my first born.
I think I could handle that. Lol. Maybe I'll find a few mechanical aptitude tests online to get a basic idea of what they test on.
Do you know how a transmission or Differential work? How the Pulleys on a serpentine accessory drive go? How a crane works? Why you use a 40" Breaker Bar in lieu of a 10" Ratchet? If so, you'll do well.
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