Q&A With Progress Rail Services Employees
Progress Rail Services employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Progress Rail Services
Its all who you know, not what you know.
Great culture with admirable work ethics. They treat their employees with dignity and respect.
Really going downhill. If the boss would listen to what you have to say things may get better.
Overworked. Underpaid. Horrible management. Unsafe working conditions. And if you dont keep an eye on your paycheck they will mess it up and steal from you.
Great company with great benefits. Feels like a family.
Q&A With Progress Rail Services Employees
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What questions do they ask during the interview process at Progress Rail Services?
There are many many positions and departments. They ask the right questions to see where you will fit. I applied for one position and had a phone interview and panel interview. When they asked me questions about precision machinery I didn’t know enough. I have a lot of experience in machine operation and production so I was a better fit in another area. When I interviewed for that position they asked me normal questions that are relevant to that position. They were nice and I was very comfortable.
What do people at Progress Rail Services think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
They don’t even know his name. The people are great but they could have a little more motivation. They know that they will always be in the same spot with no growth so there is no reason to try and improve.
What are your coworkers at Progress Rail Services like?
They are great people.
How do I do well in an interview at Progress Rail Services?
Be honest and direct. Don’t fudge About your experience and knowledge. I dressed like I wanted a job and answered all the questions as best I could and it went great.
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Progress Rail Services?
It was fine. They were very nice and it felt comfortable. Not intimidating or anything.
How long do the interviews usually take at Progress Rail Services?
There were 3 interviews, 1 phone to start, 2 in person. Was a panel interview and it was not bad at all.
What part of Progress Rail Services's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
It’s a division or caterpillar. A mega conglomerate
What's the interview process like at Progress Rail Services?
Panel interviews
What interview questions does Progress Rail Services ask?
General industry experience
What's the company culture like at Progress Rail Services?
Funny people
What's the office vibe like at Progress Rail Services?
Tension and discontent
What are you most excited about working at Progress Rail Services?
Learning a new skill.
How's the work life balance at Progress Rail Services?
It’s expected that you are available at all times based on business and any overtime is requested with very little notice ( 20 min notice).
How does Progress Rail Services make decisions around promotions?
They do not, if the plant manager doesn’t like your choices he will hold advancements. Willl likely have to wait for seniority people to die to move and also the most valuable people are topped out at an unlivable wage.
How's the vacation policy at Progress Rail Services?
Pretty terrible comparatively
How much and how often do raises happen at Progress Rail Services?
Few and far between. Like never
How's the work pace at Progress Rail Services?
Fair to midland
How challenged are you at Progress Rail Services?
Not very, it’s menial repetition
How do you feel about going to work at Progress Rail Services everyday?
Love it
How's the feedback proccess at Progress Rail Services?
None, people that have been here for 5-10 years have never had a review
What kind of people succeed at Progress Rail Services?
Driven people that conform
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Progress Rail Services?
Know someone that works there or have a fancy degree.
How secure do you feel at your job at Progress Rail Services?
Zero, zero security
What unique perks and benefits does Progress Rail Services provide?
Unabtainable deadlines, goals that are set well after the due date and the insurance pays for the happy ending massage parlors.
What's the office layout like at Progress Rail Services?
Confusing and poorly planned. No one can find the offices. They are hidden.





