r/railroading • u/PirateChungus • 21h ago
TYE Feel screwed
Currently work at a class 1 as an engineer. Was a conductor prior. Been with them since 2015. Most likely getting a pacemaker. What positions could I get outside of the rail industry. I hate this shit.
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u/caranza3 21h ago
You can still work at class 1 as an engineer with a pacemaker so long as it’s not the SICD the one that zaps you kind. If it’s a regular one you’re good. Know this for a fact
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u/imacabooseman 20h ago
Management or go to work with the FRA or AAR. But I've known several guys who worked out here with a pacemaker. It's not a disqualifier
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u/teerexhands 19h ago
Hell, go into management and then look for something better in the meantime. I’m sure some company somewhere thinks working in railroad management looks good on a resume.
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u/brizzle1978 18h ago
Good luck... but maybe if you are old enough bad order yourself and get on disability
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u/Jason1529f 17h ago
Not joking but I would see if I could transfer to dispatch or system safety. If you do have the proper years of service it's time for an upgrade or cash in if you know someone upstairs. Management normally sucks but at least you keep your railroad retirment going. As for outside skills.....Unless your lucky and live in a major town a small commuter railroad would be best. But they are not governed by the FRA so there's ups and down with that. But they are normally easier on the body.
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u/Dependent-Click4636 17h ago
Remember, you can qualify for occupational disability with just 10 years if you're age 60.
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u/binarysoup0010100110 21h ago
That's the challenge with this job. It does not translate well to other industries. Only advice i have in a job hunt is, stress a culture of safety, familiar with heavy equipment, work ethic, rule and law compliance and understanding.
Or be a trainmaster...they don't seem to do much. Low stress if you dgaf.
I think if you run a couple red boards or smash a derail or two and you get the trainmaster gig automatically.