04-16-2009
My first day on the new job at the railroad I was told by my co-workers I’d be the lead man. I thought that was kind of nice of them being the lead man job I’ve been around in other places was right there with a supervisor position. When we got over to the locomotive one of them handed me a small tray with tools on it and pointed at a small opening behind the wheels and above the electric motor and said “There are four wire leads up there that has to be disconnected.” Seems the “lead” man job has very little to do with supervising and more to do with low man on the totem pole. Paper coveralls are provided and you work your way up into this small opening as you twist and turn in the right direction, then unhook these heavy duty wires that are a few inches from your face. All the while the others are unbolting parts and saying “making noise” followed by the bam of a rather large hammer on the outside getting ready to change the wheel assembly. Everyone that works this job knows how aggravating it can be and give all the moral support they can.
“If you need anything just let us know.” “Take your time.” “Don’t let it whip you.” “You’re doing a fine job.” “This is why I bid off of this job the first time.” “All of them are not this bad.” "Hang in there."
When I finally finish and come out I look like a raccoon from wearing the safety glasses and dirt everywhere else. Sometimes I come back out with the coveralls still in tact and sometimes not.
Yesterday was my day off from the “lead man” job so I went bird hunting and found these white egrets nesting.
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