MTA MAC

On 6/26/2023 at 4:38 PM, Mohamed said:

Saw about 40 new track workers in a class, not sure what the highest number in that class. 

Yea, I thought the hiring had stopped. Saw a bunch of shiny blue hats at Westchester Yard yesterday. 

1 hour ago, dman1455 said:

I'm in fleet, if you have any other questions I can try an answer them.

Class A permit with Hazmat/Tank/Tow

They'll take you with just a Class A Permit and a B license and give you some time to get the endorsements.

Types of trucks we drive are Roll Off Containers (Class B), Car Carriers (Class B), Fuel Truck (Class B)

Tractor Trailer (Class A), Dump Trailer (Class A), Low Boy (Class A), Landoll (Class A), Heavy Wrecker (Class A)

Thanks, your reply is very helpful. How are the assignments given, in other words what determines what truck your assigned to for the day? Is it also based on seniority? If you have a Class with the proper endorsements will you generally get a trailer or dump truck?

On 4/24/2023 at 8:10 PM, TW1 said:

You need a class B license with an A permit to bid on the spot, but you will need tanker and hazmat which would allow you to drive while you wait for transit to send you to get your A license

Thanks, much appreciate...

8 minutes ago, Chris127 said:

I think it also depends on what kind of trucks you are able to drive depending on which endorsements you gotta have

Ok cool thanks!!

1 minute ago, Chris127 said:

Not so much needed but if the opportunity presents itself you can bid or pick for it 

Oh ok, I thought there were 3 Class A endorsements needed like hazmat, tanker and another that I can remember.

Anyone know what Class A endorsements are needed for fleet? Thanks..

6 hours ago, TW1 said:

Unit days/ vacation days you get them in April every year 1st year you get 10 days and you get your 12 sick days then too

Thanks for the response...

17 minutes ago, kinks007 said:

So I been on the job for a few months , we get AVAS for holidays (we can save them) and when u work over time u can save your overtime hours (OTO). 

Thanks, that parts clear to me it's the unit days I'm trying to figure out.

9 minutes ago, kinks007 said:

Wym by unit days ?

It's confusing to me, it's like vacation days but not technically vacation days.. Trying to get some answers myself.

Can anyone explain how unit days work in track? Do you accrue unit days while on probation?

9 hours ago, dman1455 said:

If you're looking at the Linden Shop spots it's part of fleet operations. You need at a minimum to get in a Class B license with a Class A permit with the following endorsements, A. Hazmat/Tank B. Tow Truck

If you're looking at Capital/Maintenance you just need a B permit to get in and all they do is drive the tool trucks to the job sites.

Thx for the response.

Does anyone know what the T/W Chauffer job entails?

3 hours ago, kinks007 said:

I GOT CALLED FOR FINAL PROCESSING. I GO TOMORROW. NEXT CLASS STARTS NOV 28th

 

MY LIST #27** 

Congrats!!! 

7 hours ago, dman1455 said:

You need your superintendent to approve it and send all necessary documents to system safety.

Do you mean we have to submit paperwork for any boots we might purchase, including their specs? 

2 hours ago, Kidbx175 said:

don’t get the hytest xrd’s. Comfortable but they break down very easily. 

What would you recommend?

4 hours ago, Knorwood said:

From the reviews it seems like the best boots that mta provides while still being a bit stylish but only last about 6 months 

6 months huh lol, sheesh! Thx guess something is better than nothing.. Will consider buying something else down the road.. 

Any recommendations for work boots on the Safeguard website or in general? Thanks.. 

5 hours ago, Knorwood said:

Got hired yesterday !! See you guys soon 

Congrats! I got sworn in today, ready for the 7th..

50 minutes ago, TW1 said:

depends on your mini pick during class what you might get. Maintenance days is 8-4 f/s or s/m, capita days is 8-4 m/t or w/t, maintenance nights 10pm-6am f/s or s/m, capital nights 10-6 m/t or f/s there are some other times but those are the more common times

Thank you, your feedback is greatly appreciated. 

What RDO's and hours are a new track worker more likely to get. Trying to get and idea whether or not it's worth switching titles.. 

26 minutes ago, Knorwood said:

Got the email today to go in for med on Monday and being considered for the next class, does this mean I’m in if everything goes good with the med?

Congrats, if all goes well you should be in the next class.. 

48 minutes ago, kinks007 said:

I just got called today. List 27**

Yes indeed, recieved my conditional offer letter also. Report on Oct 25th, being considered for Nov 7th class. List #23xx.

Seems to have been no recent movement within track. Hoping to get called in to continue the process before my DT expires on the 22nd.

3 minutes ago, dman1455 said:

They're still hiring for now, that's all we know lol.

Thanks, was hoping I got the email for medical this week. I'm trying to calculate a time frame and start date for a class so my transition from BO to track goes smooth. 

Anyone have any information on any upcoming classes for track?