Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible as a participant in Marshall’s Railroad Conductor Training Program you must meet the following requirements.  However, this is a selective admissions program and applicants meeting the minimum requirements are not guaranteed an invitation to move forward in the selection process.  Applicants will be further ranked based on previous work experience, education, testing, and interview information.

Note:  It is in your best interest to disclose all information related to the eligibility requirements on the application or interview.  If you choose to withhold any information related to these requirements, it will be discovered during the 5-week program and you will be dismissed from class with NO REFUND. 

Possess High School or GED Diploma.

Minimum of two years full-time work experience after high school or full-time college or combination of both FT work and FT college. Part-time work or college does not count towards this requirement.

Possess a valid and current driver’s license.

Have no record or history of DUI’s in the last three years or multiple DUI's

Have no felonies in last seven years or multiple felonies.

No repeat convictions for same offense (misdemeanors or felonies).

Not be on probation or any open background issues.

No large gaps of unemployment (6 months or more) or inconsistent work history.

Must live within required area (30 minutes/30 miles) of hiring location.

No terminations in last 2 years from any position for any reason

No safety violations within 5 years.

Have no record or history of drug use, drug treatment program or positive drug test.

Willing to relocate upon graduation to meet the railroad employment needs.

No fear of heights.

Have above average reading ability and generally good test taking abilities.

Meet physical requirements. Lift 85 lbs to a height of 40 inches, good hearing, non-colorblind/non-colorblind deficient, and generally in good health condition. (Medical evaluation and strength test is required during the 5 week class).

Enrollment Process:

Complete an online application and be authorized to proceed in application process.

Attend Orientation and Testing Session for pre-screening test and interview.

Be placed on qualified (waiting) list until jobs open in primary location.

The hiring railroad contacts our offices with class date, locations and number of applicants needed.

Once class scheduled, all applicants on waiting list for that area are reviewed.

Program Coordinator makes selection for class based on ranking and testing date.

Selected applicants are contacted by telephone and have 24 hours to return the call.

Selected applicants must pay tuition in full before officially enrolled in class.