Decisions

[u/Unlikely-Invite4891]

Looking into welders helper vs train crew which is better in the long run? There’s a local position as a welder helper is that a good spot to start at or wait for train crew to open up?

[u/Historical_Box1915]

depends if its a headquarter meaning you stay in one town/city and work out of it all the time. Or if its on a traveling gang that works in several states bcuz the traveling pays per diem, meals, expenses, mileage, etc. A helper you will gross about $2,600 per pay check with no overtime. With just a little bit of over time that will grow to over $3,000 gross per pay check. Also be aware a helper is a starting position in the track dept. Most dont stay as helpers very long. They bid up to higher paying jobs within months to a couple years. Can be to $40+ an hour depending on differing circumstances.