Arkansas Railroad Jobs
Arkansas railroading, known for its beautiful, rugged topography and gorgeous rivers, has been ongoing since the mid-19th century when the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad (a future predecessor of the Rock Island) began operations that year. Over the years the state would become home to several railroads, which operated through or within its borders. Even today, Arkansas is still home to some twenty-two different railroads, large and small. Along with its railroads, the state also has a number of museums and tourist lines available to tour. If you have never worked for a railroad or know much about the industry please let me warn you that a career in the field is not for the faint of heart. Railroading is tough work and takes a dedicated breed not only to handle the physical demands required but also the mental fatigue, as working 12-hour, seven-day-a-week shifts is normal (and overtime is mandatory). While a more predictable work schedule does come with seniority, don’t expect it to happen within a short period of time. Some railroaders wait 20 years or more to land a “9 to 5” workday, which usually consists of working yard or local jobs. There is a reason why railroaders say that railroading becomes a lifestyle, its not just saying! Having said that, if you are able to hire on with a shortline (Class III) or regional (Class II) railroad the opportunity for a more predictable schedule is very likely although the pay is not quite as good. Having said that below is a list of many railroads operating in Arkansas: Amtrak (Our nation's intercity passenger rail carrier serves Arkansas.) BNSF Railway Kansas City Southern Railway Union Pacific Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi Railroad Arkansas Midland Railroad Arkansas and Missouri Railroad Arkansas Southern Railroad Bauxite and Northern Railway Caddo Valley Railroad Dardanelle and Russellville Railroad Delta Southern Railroad Delta Valley and Southern Railway De Queen and Eastern Railroad Doniphan, Kensett and Searcy Railway East Camden and Highland Railroad El Dorado and Wesson Railway Fordyce and Princeton Railroad Fort Smith Railroad Kiamichi Railroad Little Rock Port Authority Railroad Little Rock and Western Railway Louisiana and North West Railroad Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad Ouachita Railroad Prescott and Northwestern Railroad Warren and Saline River Railroad For more information about shortlines that serve Arkansas please click here to visit the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's website. Also, please visit the shortline railroad guide here at the site to learn more about some of the above companies. Lastly, to search for Arkansas railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com.
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