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Missouri Railroad Jobs

If you are interested in Missouri railroad jobs you are certainly in luck as the state is home to five of the six Class Is (Union Pacific, Canadian National, CSX Transportation, Kansas City Southern, BNSF Railway, and Norfolk Southern), one Class II regional, and a handful of Class III shortlines. Given the Missouri's location and the fact that it is home to Kansas City, a major and important rail hub, is primary reason why so many Class Is reach the state. However, even today it remains an important agricultural state originating more than three million tons of product by rail annually. To learn more about the railroads which operate in Missouri and the freight they move please click here.

Being a railroader is more than just a job, especially if you work for a Class I. This is because you are on call virtually around the clock working 12-hour shifts on a regular basis (sometimes seven days a week), at any time of the day. If you work in the transportation field as part of the train crew, because you are often times so far away from home you must also become used to sleeping in hotels. So, if you have a family or are unsure if such long, grueling hours out on the job is something you really want to do please make sure to take plenty of time in learning just exactly what all is involved before making a decision. Of course, Class Is offer outstanding pay, benefits, and retirement making it all worth in some ways.

Also, if you are in college and are pursuing a degree in the business field, such as management, you may want to check into what types of programs some Class Is have available, including summertime internships. To learn more about these programs please visit their career pages listed below. Lastly, for more information regarding Missouri railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. One final note, the smaller railroads listed here (Class IIs and Class IIIs) do offer better, more predictable hours than Class Is. However, their pay rates do not match what the large railroads can offer.

Lastly, to search for Missouri railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com.

Class I Railroads

Amtrak

BNSF Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway (Through ownership of the Iowa, Chicago & Eastern Railroad.)

CSX Transportation

Kansas City Southern Railway

Norfolk Southern Railway

Union Pacific Railroad

Regional, Class II Railroads

Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad: This regional is part of RailAmerica's large family of railroads and operates between western Missouri and northern Arkansas on a nearly 600-mile system. For contact information please visit their web page.

Shortline, Class III Railroads

Arkansas & Missouri Railroad: The A&M is a privately owned shortline that operates a 150-mile system between Monett, Missouri and Fort Smith, Arkansas. It is well known by the public for its summertime excursion trips it offers. To inquire about job openings please click here to visit their website.

Bi-State Development Agency Railroad: This small terminal railroad operates just 2 miles of track in St. Louis with a connection to the Union Pacific. For contact information; P. O. Box 202, Wood River, Illinois 62095. Phone 618-254-7012.

Central Midland Railway: The Central Midland Railway operates former Rock Island lines and is owned by Progressive Rail. The shortline operates between St. Louis and Union, Missouri. To inquire about employment opportunities please contact Progressive Rail.

Columbia Terminal Railroad: The "COLT", as it is also known, operates between Columbia and Centralia connecting with Norfolk Southern in the latter city. For contact information please click here.

Kansas City Terminal Railway: This small terminal railroad has been in operation since 1906 and serves the city's switching needs for the Class Is which operate there. The railroad is now owned by the Kaw River Railroad, a Watco Companies property. For contact information about employment please visit the Kaw River's web page listed below.

Kaw River Railroad: This small shortline operates about 12-miles of track between Birmingham and Kearney, Missouri. For contact information please click here.

Manufacturers Railway: This historic switching railroad was wholly owned by the Anheuser-Busch for its brewing operations. However, it is to be turned over to FTRL Railway who will continue to operate the railroad. To contact them please click here.

Missouri North Central Railroad: This shortline railroad is owned by Motive Rail, Inc. Please contact them to inquire about job openings.

Missouri & Valley Park Railroad: To contact the M&VR; 2150 Bowles Avenue, Fenton, Missouri 63026-1904. Phone 636-225-1193.

Ozark Valley Railroad: To contact the Ozark Valley: 326 South Jefferson Street, Mexico, Missouri. Phone 573-582-7477.

SEMO Port Railroad: This terminal railroad serves the Semo Port located near Scott City, Missouri with connections to Class Is Union Pacific and BNSF Railway. For contact information please click here.

South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad: The SK&O is a Watco property operating more than 400 miles of track, mostly located in Oklahoma and Kansas although it does reach Liberal, Missouri. For contact information please click here.

Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis: The Terminal Railroad has served St. Louis since the late 19th century. For contact information regarding possible employment opportunities please click here.

For more information about shortline railroads that serve Missouri please click here to visit the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's website.

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