jake3178

hello, took this test a few years ago, was called in for pre-employment, rejected at the time would like to reinstate my name went to 180 Livingston to reinstate my name, was told to email some place, its been a week and still no response awhile back i was able to look up my name on: https://data.cityofnewyork.us/City-Government/Civil-Service-List-Active-/vx8i-nprf/data#SaveAs however, now my name or even the test 8604 does not appear to show up i seem to remember that it was extended into 2023 is there anyone else i can call to figure out if list is still active and if my name is on it? anyone have a number for DCAS? thank you!

Its general safety in a work environment. I dont feel there is anything to study. Cant give out precise questions.. imagine a picture shows a worker running with tools in hand, you'll say that it is unsafe for the worker to run. Etc.

You will not get results right away. Have to wait for a pre-employment letter, usually just a few weeks after. However you should be able to get a feel for how well you do. Just take your time, listen carefully. It's not a big deal at all.

I will copy/paste my comment from the 8611 thread: It's very simple. Instructor shows you 10 pictures and wants you to answer a safety related question about the scenario in each picture. My one tip is to make sure to give only one answer, dont get nervous and start listing 2+ possible answers.. decide on a single most important fact and put it in a complete sentence. Whole thing is over in 5-10 min.

Humble brag.. my supervisor told me I'll be going to Livingston next week to sign paperwork for permanent status. It has been an interesting year.

if you have a HS/GED then its 3 years of experience instead of 4

They do ask for a HS diploma or a GED on the paperwork, though i don't remember them asking to see the actual document. In any case, i don't think you would want this to hang over your head. Try to get your GED asap.

Received a pre-employment letter to come in for exam 7609 for a "probable permanent position" on Jan 7th. Keep in mind, I was hired from this exam for a provisional position a year ago. So that's for Santa got me for New Years... not a bad present at all.

It's very simple. Instructor shows you 10 pictures and wants you to answer a safety related question about the scenario in each picture. My one tip is to make sure to give only one answer, dont get nervous and start listing 2+ possible answers.. decide on a single most important fact and put it in a complete sentence. Whole thing is over in 5-10 min.

I like Signals, not sure I'd qualify for light or power anyway so I'm staying here, hopefully that permanent status is around the corner so I can do a year and go to signal maintainer school...

my test was at 4:30pm hehe thanks.. though you have to admit, it wasnt a hard test .. still, that clock forces you to move fast and i think thats why most people make mistakes

looks like im at 95%, with 2 out of 40 wrong. already working as a provisional electrical helper (signals) and hoping that passing this multiple choice test will secure a permanent status as soon as possible is anyone going for mondays protest session?

For clarification, took it on the 21st at 4:30pm

For people who just took the 8611 transit electrical helper, I'd like to compare results with someone.. Sharing just the answers shouldn't be an issue... mods, please correct me if I'm wrong I compared with a friend from the same classroom and 2 of our questions disagree First 3 are C, A, C ... last 3 are A, D, A. If someone has the same version, please msg me..

the way I understand it, once you're on the list, you can decline the position and reinstate yourself later (takes 1-2 month) as long as the list is still active, which tends to be 4+ years. also you won't lose your list number / seniority, however you'll be behind people who already started.. I think. so it's good to know i have an option going forward.

working in Signals since november

stopped by Livingston to decline the conductor position in person, confirmed that I'd be able to reinstate myself later on if needed. was nice to see bunch of people waiting to start their new careers was also nice to skip everyone by flashing my pass lol

also received a letter to come in on April 2nd for pre-employment, my list number is in low 100s I'll be passing on this position since I already work for transit in signals, but it's good to know I can go back to it in the next 4 years p.s. i enjoyed reading the opening line "MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) is considering you for a probable permanent position as a Conductor..." Salary: 22.1446

its been a long wait, my official list number is better than 120. crazy huh. though i was already hired for another title a few months ago, so thats one extra position for you guys lol question 1: if this list is "established", does that mean i also passed the OPA? or will that list be modified as results start coming in question 2: once they call me for Conductor, can i ask them to skip me in case i want to change my mind in the next 4 years.. how do i do that officially thank you to whoever posted the link and also for possibly answering my questions =)

thank you from those of us who didnt go

9 wrong, that gives me 88.75%, thought I did better.. oh well.. how competitive are TA bus exams? Do you need close to a 100 to have a chance?

test is important, you must pass it, however you will practice a lot.. so it'll be fine, everyone in our class passed.

oh boi, here we go, why not talk to one of us a class ahead.. you'll have much more freedom to walk around in the coming days so you can ask all your "silly" questions lol jk... we didn't have anyone to ask and we were stressed

thats next week. see you at the school tomorrow.. btw, did they tell you to come in at 7am or 8?

oh no, i posted in the wrong thread, sorry about that, my comment about a new class is meant for exam 7609, sorry!