Are train driver jobs competitive?

Train Driving is one of the most popular careers available, and every single TOC receives thousands upon thousands of applicants for each and every job opening. With this in mind, the train driver application process is extremely competitive.

Why do train drivers earn so much?

High Stress Level Driving a train is a job with a high level of stress involved. There are lots of people depending on you to get to work or their vacation destination. For all the training and work that train drivers go through before achieving the train driver position, they have earned their higher wages.

Why would you like to be a train driver answer?

I enjoy working in a customer-focused environment and believe I would make an excellent Train Driver for your company. I have worked in a customer-based role for a number of years now and during this time I have developed skills that can be applied to the role of a Trainee Train Driver.

Can I become a train driver at 50?

It is unlikely that many firms will consider you much past fifty, although I have heard of people being accepted as late as fifty-five. Technically, there is no maximum train driver age limit for driving provided you continue to pass the medicals.

Is operating a train hard?

The physical work is not hard, the time is spent sitting in a chair, pulling the control levers for the throttle, brakes, horn, etc. There is advance planning involved for the different routes, and different length, and weight, and available power and braking for each and every train.

What qualities make a good train driver?

To become a Train Driver, you’ll need:

• a responsible attitude to your work.
• the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• sound judgement, quick reactions and initiative.
• to be able to observe rules and regulations, as Train Drivers are expected to follow set procedures.

Why do you feel that this is the role for you?

YOU can do the work and deliver exceptional results to the company. YOU will fit in beautifully and be a great addition to the team. YOU possess a combination of skills and experience that make you stand out. Hiring YOU will make him look smart and make his life easier.

Is there a weight limit for train drivers?

Body Mass Index (click here to calculate yours) should not normally exceed 33, however, the doctor may exercise discretion where there is no medical abnormality and mobility is not impaired. BMI should ideally not exceed 28 on entry.

What is it like to be a train driver?

The Working Day: Being a train driver involves erratic train driver shift pattern and Conditions of Service which vary from one TOC to another.

Why do train drivers get every Sunday off?

The fact that train driving is very much better paid today means that many drivers (or their partners!) have made the lifestyle choice to forgo the extra money and have every Sunday off.

Is your job one of the most boring jobs in the world?

When you get up in the morning and get depressed about going to the office day after day, it is the clearest sign that your job is one of the most boring jobs in the world. Though, at some point of the time, everyone feels boredom at work.

What happens to bad truck drivers?

Some drivers drive too fast for conditions. Other drivers can’t back up their trailer without damaging other trucks in the truck stop parking lot. Other drivers can’t shift properly. You get the idea. Eventually bad drivers are weeded out and forced to find another profession.