Re: Brisbane Shunters

[Malcolm Cleary <mush@es.co.nz>]

On Sun, 16 Jan 2000 02:36:43 -0800, pdwyer
<pdwyerNOpdSPAM@ecn.net.au.invalid> wrote:

>In article <ug638skvplbufu1q3pefaoqj0f9hi5q3v6@4ax.com>, Malcolm Cleary
><mush@es.co.nz> wrote:
>> Hi People,
>> 	Anyone here work in Brisbane as a shunter? Was wondering if QR
>> was hiring staff & what sort of wages they get......basicly am
>> looking
>> for a reason for a change of scenery from my current job...
>> Thanx
>> Cheers,
>
> Well, not me :-)
>
> Do you have any experience shunting with any railways?
Hmm let me see, I am certified in the following with Tranz Rail NZ
Train Operator
Wagon Recorder
Shunter
Signal Panel Operator
Train Examiner

>advertise for shunters positions, they'd probably grab who they could
>get. As a low level position, you would get labourers 'upgrading' to
>shunters.
>
>But the best way to get a job would probably be to get to know a
>shunter.

Hmm looks like a case of not what you know but who you know....

>Seeya!
>
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Cheers,
            Mal