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Track Worker 3600 Hiring Process

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The list for the next open-competitive track worker examination, Exam #8600, has been published.

Please see the Track Worker Exam #8600 topic for more information.

 

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Mighty quiet these past few days....

I guess everyone got another job, or is too busy paying attention in track school lol

 

School finished for me today ( 3/28 class ), now I have to stay up till noon tomorrow, so I can readjust my clock for working nights. I go in tomorrow night 10pm-6am. Allot of guys who used to post on here stopped doing it. I'm going to at least try and keep it going, and hopefully people with higher list numbers join, to keep people updated on what's going on down the road.

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Allot of guys who used to post on here stopped doing it. I'm going to at least try and keep it going, and hopefully people with higher list numbers join, to keep people updated on what's going on down the road.

 

Thank you!!

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So where did you pick, Steve?

 

16th and 8th, capital nights. The whole class got X jobs, problem is there were allot of day jobs, both in maintenance and capital. The job I got there was only one spot. There were capital days spots at E180th st in the Bx. Allot of senior guys found out up there, and it started a shit storm. There is a chance the some, or all of the X jobs could go out to bid. I'm hoping that's not the case at least for my spot. There's an even mix of senior guys, and new guys in the gang I'm in, from looking at the pick book. Most of the low seniority number guys, have either the welder/burner spot, or the specialist operator spots.

 

I'm glad I did get a capital spot though. I've worked in construction most of my life, and the capital environment is more for me.

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16th and 8th, capital nights. The whole class got X jobs, problem is there were allot of day jobs, both in maintenance and capital. The job I got there was only one spot. There were capital days spots at E180th st in the Bx. Allot of senior guys found out up there, and it started a shit storm. There is a chance the some, or all of the X jobs could go out to bid. I'm hoping that's not the case at least for my spot. There's an even mix of senior guys, and new guys in the gang I'm in, from looking at the pick book. Most of the low seniority number guys, have either the welder/burner spot, or the specialist operator spots.

 

I'm glad I did get a capital spot though. I've worked in construction most of my life, and the capital environment is more for me.

Nice. I'll probably see you on the tracks soon. Just got two of your classmates at fulton street last night. What are your rdos

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Nice. I'll probably see you on the tracks soon. Just got two of your classmates at fulton street last night. What are your rdos

 

Yea I was with them last night, only 4 of us from the whole class took capital nights. I met up with them at Hoyt St, and we got our real orientation, and welcome into capital from some of the higher ups. After that we were sent up to 168th for our first round in the field, and I liked it allot. I have Mon Tues RDO, so I don't go back in till Tuesday night.

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Had my first day on the structure today and man o man that was nerve racking. Got used to walking on the fiber glass,even though at times got a little nervous when I felt it give a little but after a while I was fine. 

It's actually walking on the Ties that really gets you jumpy as when some spots the spaces are bigger than others. Had a few moments when I wasn't sure of my footing but just go at your own pace and everything will be fine.

 

Did a few clips up there as well. Again it's not so much the work as it is getting your feet stable enough to really get a good swing. lol

 

So far so good though .. Good to hear everything going good in capital Steve. Thinking I should have taken that E180th position when I had the chance lol

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Hi guys ,

Thanks to the guys that are keeping this blog running. What do the days look like in capital ? Time wise 6-2 , 8-4 ?

 

Capital days are 8am-4pm if you are on the structure.

 

From looking at the pick book, and asking around, the 6am-2pm tour, and also 7am-3pm tour is at Linden Shop. From talking to one senior man, according to him Linden Shop is the Shangri-La for Trackworkers. It takes a minimum of 8-12+ years on the job to even have a chance of picking a job there. The majority of the jobs are Dual Rate, or Specialist jobs, which require a CDL A or B. Linden Shop is where they make the panels pre-fab for the structure, and where they do all the CWR welding.

 

As far as picking days in general, you would have to be very lucky, and get it as an X job out of school like the fortunate few in my class had. Same thing as I mentioned, to get a day capital or maintenance job at a general pick will take you quite a while. I would say realistically 8-10 years on the job. For me personally nights are better. I'm not married, and I have no kids, plus I get to enjoy a little of the day before I go to sleep. But mentally prepare yourself that you'll be working either 10pm-6am which is either capital or maintenance, or 11pm-7am which is another maintenance tour.

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How does dual rate differ from specialist rate?

 

In order to pick and actual specialist job, you have to start off as a dual rate first. Dual rate from my understanding you only get paid the specialist rate, when you are doing the particular job you picked. So if you're a dual rate welder/burner, or dual rate wet saw operator for example, you will only get paid the specialist rate when you are doing those particular tasks. Whilst someone with a specialist title will get the full specialist rate whether they do 2 welds a week or 200.

 

From looking at the pick book, the full rate specialist titles require allot of seniority, especially in capital. You would have a better shot at getting it sooner in a maintenance gang. But you have to start as a dual rate first. To give you an example, the specialist welder/burner in my gang, his seniority number is in the low 100's, ( 30+ years on), and I'm in the low 1800's lol. That's a capital gang. But in a maintenance gang you could see a specialist welder/burner with a seniority number in the 700-1300 range.

 

But there are plenty of opportunities for a dual rate job. You'll find out more once you're in.

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Capital days are 8am-4pm if you are on the structure.

 

From looking at the pick book, and asking around, the 6am-2pm tour, and also 7am-3pm tour is at Linden Shop. From talking to one senior man, according to him Linden Shop is the Shangri-La for Trackworkers. It takes a minimum of 8-12+ years on the job to even have a chance of picking a job there. The majority of the jobs are Dual Rate, or Specialist jobs, which require a CDL A or B. Linden Shop is where they make the panels pre-fab for the structure, and where they do all the CWR welding.

 

As far as picking days in general, you would have to be very lucky, and get it as an X job out of school like the fortunate few in my class had. Same thing as I mentioned, to get a day capital or maintenance job at a general pick will take you quite a while. I would say realistically 8-10 years on the job. For me personally nights are better. I'm not married, and I have no kids, plus I get to enjoy a little of the day before I go to sleep. But mentally prepare yourself that you'll be working either 10pm-6am which is either capital or maintenance, or 11pm-7am which is another maintenance tour.

I have my CDL hopefully I can do something with that. I know moving up takes time .... how to become a specialist at one of the specialty jobs ? Are there Tests involved , time invested , ?

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I have my CDL hopefully I can do something with that. I know moving up takes time .... how to become a specialist at one of the specialty jobs ? Are there Tests involved , time invested , ?

 

You have a good shot at getting a dual rate sooner than others, since most require a CDL. Not sure about now since the change over goes into effect 5/15. Unless a bid sheet comes out, and you bid on a dual rate job. But definitely at the next general pick. If you're looking for a driving job there are plenty, but you have to start as a dual rate first. I know in capital, most of the dual rate operator jobs are driving the bobcat/pay loader. You'll see notes in the pick book where it says you'll have 30 days to qualify in the title, or they'll put you in the next available trackworker vacancy. Yes they do train you. When your in school during your first 6 weeks of employment, and you do your crane signals, the guy who teaches the class is also the same guy who trains the crane operators in track. But full rate specialist operator titles require allot of seniority. The full rate operator in my gang, his seniority number is in the 200's, and I'm in the low 1800's, so again you get the picture.

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You have a good shot at getting a dual rate sooner than others, since most require a CDL. Not sure about now since the change over goes into effect 5/15. Unless a bid sheet comes out, and you bid on a dual rate job. But definitely at the next general pick. If you're looking for a driving job there are plenty, but you have to start as a dual rate first. I know in capital, most of the dual rate operator jobs are driving the bobcat/pay loader. You'll see notes in the pick book where it says you'll have 30 days to qualify in the title, or they'll put you in the next available trackworker vacancy. Yes they do train you. When your in school during your first 6 weeks of employment, and you do your crane signals, the guy who teaches the class is also the same guy who trains the crane operators in track. But full rate specialist operator titles require allot of seniority. The full rate operator in my gang, his seniority number is in the 200's, and I'm in the low 1800's, so again you get the picture.

I'm getting to understand what you mean. So how long can I stay at dual rate without bring permanent ? Meaning if get a job driving the bobcat at dual rate and seniority number is high ...... Can I be doing that job for awhile until I can get it permanent ?

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In order to pick and actual specialist job, you have to start off as a dual rate first. Dual rate from my understanding you only get paid the specialist rate, when you are doing the particular job you picked. So if you're a dual rate welder/burner, or dual rate wet saw operator for example, you will only get paid the specialist rate when you are doing those particular tasks. Whilst someone with a specialist title will get the full specialist rate whether they do 2 welds a week or 200.

 

From looking at the pick book, the full rate specialist titles require allot of seniority, especially in capital. You would have a better shot at getting it sooner in a maintenance gang. But you have to start as a dual rate first. To give you an example, the specialist welder/burner in my gang, his seniority number is in the low 100's, ( 30+ years on), and I'm in the low 1800's lol. That's a capital gang. But in a maintenance gang you could see a specialist welder/burner with a seniority number in the 700-1300 range.

 

But there are plenty of opportunities for a dual rate job. You'll find out more once you're in.

Thanks for the rundown Steve, that was a great explanation. I hope this list will start moving so I can get in, I have a feeling I'm gonna love track.

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