trainman

Anyone know the direct number to the MTA employment office at 180 Livingston st?

1-347-643-8229

1-CPU questionary is before the medical examination, they give you a password you pick a computer and start checking the questionary

2- I dont know what do you mean by investigator

HR "Human Resources" does da investigations or does your paperwork go to 1 investigator that handles that personally?

The Questionarie on the CPU is done on the day of medical there's a few computers by the reception desk that you sit at log in to and answers the questions regarding health/mental issues. The investigation is done by MTA they may or may not call your previous employers. The fingerprint investigation is sent to the FBI for verification regarding your eligibity to work and your criminal background, so that's why you must be honest when filling out the initial paperwork for the preintrrview and the 21 page booklet. Your investigation won't come back for a few weeks and of it come who you lied and you are in training they will pull you right out of class and terminate you right on the spot for falsifying official records.

Thanks 4 da headz up...

well, once you receive your notification letter for the pre-interview you jump off your shoes, lol.

I gonna teel you my case:

 

I receive the letter late, meaning I live in Rockaway Beach lost everything by Sandy so when I open the mail box the citation was for the past friday, anyway I went to the appointment the right next monday and explain the situation, so first tip:

if you are about to miss your appointment, call them, explain the situation and they may change your date.

 

-Fill it up the booklet with you info:

---10 years address

---10 years job

---education

don't leave any gap doesn't matter if you were homeless or unemployed just fill it up without gap. unemployment period you must explain how you support yourself, unemplyment benefits, family supported (thats the most used) put everything together, high school or college degree copy, my case foreign education I have the translation and certificated by an official entity, passport, drivers license, etc

-Make it to the appointment (BE THERE EARLY) 30-45 minutes early, believe me you are gonna be grateful

-front desk give u a number

-go to the main waiting room, pay atenttion what the lady has to say, some instructions, easy stuff just pay attention, consider there are lot of people to deal with they are not in the best mood all the time so be ready, they gonna handle the 21 booklet to take it to your home and return it when they call you back (usually after one month or so)

-fill it up some pages, asic info, return it to the lady and wait wait wait...the call you to get the 10 pages booklet, check it in front of you make a new file with your name, receive all the docs and put in the file, the gonna handle another piece of paper to give to the doctor in the drug test room...wait, wait ,and wait...

- they call you in to take urine sample, they might ask you to strip, they are very anal about this, they don't touch the container or any other stuff, you will handle everything following their instructions.

- return to front desk, gave back the paper signed by medical and go home.

 

after one month and one week received the call:

fill it up the 21 booklet, basically the same info from the first one but in details

DON'T LEAVE ANY GAP.

put everithing together

- go to 180 livingston EARLY!!!

-fill it up some forms

-make a questionary in a computer, you have to check if you have asthma, surgeries, pain, bloor urine, back pain, etc regular questionary

-go to examination:

----EKG:

they will connect all those plugs and test your heart

----AUDIOMETRY:

you will wear some headphones and a joystick/trigger, ehan you hear a sound just press the button, my case they went all the sound to the left ear first then the right one.

----VISION:

look into a machine (with and without my lenses). first some circles with an aperture on one side (left, right, up, down) you have to tell where is the aperture. color blind test, some card multicolor with a different color in the middle forming a number. shape test, some cubes deifferent colors

----PHYSICAL:

make you strip, they will give you those surgery aprons, they will go over the questionary you filled up in the computer, the, reflexes, squad, lift the arms, legs, cough, etc regular check up...wait until they give you the results "Q" qualified "N" no qualified .

 

After that go to HR, they go over to your booklet, page by page word by word, check up all the papers, explain some administrative stuff, fill it up more form and...you are hired!!!!...good luck man, i think I dont forget anything and I hope this help, it did to me when Justin08 and catgombo told their experience or th info they were getting...see you GL!

Thank u 4 your input. Very very helpful. 2 ques though. #1 When is this CPU medical questionaire is done n how?? #2 Is the person from HR your investigator?

Thank u all 4 your feedback. One word describes it "Excellent". Now, someone who went through this whole process must explain in full detail how it goes step by step. When u receive in the mail to report for your drug test. You also get a 10-page-booklet to fill out? What is on the 10-page-booklet? You submit that when you report to take the urine test? Then, when u report for the urine test they give u a 21-page-booklet to fill out @ home? What exactly is on that? Then, finally when u get the phone call to report for finally processing "medical exam", u submit the 21-page-booklet? When do u fill out the "comprehensive packet"? The CPU questionnaire on your medical history? And who exactly is your investigator? HR???

Besides, taking your blood pressure n EKG. What other tests are done on the heart? Do they use a stethoscope to listen to your heart n lungs too?

FYI to those waiting the eye test is no joke I have good eye sight and I just made it. If I was to do it over again I would have gone to an eye doctor and have my eyes checked before the medical. YOU CAN where glasses or contacts for the test.

I hear u loud n clear partner. Thanks 4 the heads up. Quick ques when the EKG exam is being conducted do they put those components on just your chest? I also heard the test is only a minute long. Is that true too???

Trainman I would hope it wouldn't be a problem I legit completely forgot about that gig and have no reason to omit anything never mind that job. It did say do not INTENTIONALLY omit anything and obv I wasn't intentionally doin it. If there is a problem I hope they would question me and see I legit forgot.

 

Like u asked I'm not even sure how they do a investigation of employment so I'm curious now.

 

And ekg I would say to fail that you would need to have maybe a irregular heartbeat or maybe a palpatation something out of rythmn. The process they just hook up sensors on your heart and some other places and you sit there maybe a min or so while the machines analyze you

 

Hope this helps man

Thank u Justin. I believe they call past employers. I think that is a FARCE cause a lot of your past supervisors from so long ago probably don't even work there anymore.

I hear u loud n clear brother Justin. I don't even think it would be a problem. BUT, if u like to call n notify Ms. Shivers; do so. I have 2 quick ques: How do they investigate your "previous employment"? And how can you fail the EKG? Btw, and I know Justin will kno this. Please, breakdown the EKG process. Ty...

Urraca congratsss man on the call.

 

Sure some tips. Get there early like 630 645 so you can get your tix number. Make sure you bring your license passport and ss card.

 

You'll give a urine sample for sugar I believe. Then ekg and blood pressure. The vision test is like the dmv you look into a machine and look at shapes and numbers in a color colliage and then a hearing test inside a booth w headphones and a buzzer you hit the buzzer when u hear various tones high pitch and faint. Then the doc reviews everything and does reflex drills w you nuthn crazy and you either passed or not. If u pass you fill out more paperwork beneficiaries..tax info married single then hand in the 21 page booklet and all paperwork. Then you meet with. HR Rep go over everything take fingerprints and a photo id. Finally u get sworn in =).

 

I was 4th in line and done with everything bye 145. Everyone was great a lot of nice ppl work there as long as you show respect I was impressed makes the exp better.

 

They got a class oct 28 & nov 18 which I'm in. You might depending on your seniority which is your list number if your the lowest in the group pick what Div you want or I've heard sometimes they put you in whatever Div they need you in. And that happens the first day along with getn ur transit pass which is good for the subway and buses and i think your id badge.

 

Hope this helps and gl man let us know how you make out =)

License passport or driver's license?? I don't have a passport.

Well I was sworn in whoaaa and I got into the nov 18th class which gives me some personal time I'm so excited. Everyone at 180 today was tremendous and nice from the security guard who was pulln for me while I was waiting for my medical results to the human resource staff and lady who swore me in she was very funny and busting my chops sayn I was a trouble maker for asking for the next class haha.

 

Even the doctors & nurse were very nice so overall what a exp from 09 taking the exam 4 years later ready to fulllfill a personal dream of mine to operate a nyc subway since I was a kid.

 

I'm not sure how many more ppl they are goin to hire but ppl waiting to get called stay positive you never know when you'll get called and keep in touch w ns shivers regularly. Gl to all

Also thanks to all who share information with all of us that know the ropes and my questions personally much appreciated

U will be called sometime in the spring of 2014.

Hey everyone! I have been following this for a good while now. Ever since I found out I was on the list for TO. I was wondering what the general feeling was about how far into the list they will go. It was really moving last spring and into the summer but I get the sense they are slowing down some. Even this forum isn't moving like it was. I would check it at least once a day and get great insight. Now it's 2 or 3 days before someone posts. The list It was stuck at 1322 for a good bit and now seems that 1414 is gonna be there a while. I've read that some people in the 1500 range have been called for the drug test. So that is good news. I'm in the 2100 range and believe me I am crossing my fingers that it reaches me. So if anybody wants to respond and give their opinion please do. GL to all of you that have made it.

U will be called sometime in the spring of 2014.

Well I was sworn in whoaaa and I got into the nov 18th class which gives me some personal time I'm so excited. Everyone at 180 today was tremendous and nice from the security guard who was pulln for me while I was waiting for my medical results to the human resource staff and lady who swore me in she was very funny and busting my chops sayn I was a trouble maker for asking for the next class haha.

 

Even the doctors & nurse were very nice so overall what a exp from 09 taking the exam 4 years later ready to fulllfill a personal dream of mine to operate a nyc subway since I was a kid.

 

I'm not sure how many more ppl they are goin to hire but ppl waiting to get called stay positive you never know when you'll get called and keep in touch w ns shivers regularly. Gl to all

Also thanks to all who share information with all of us that know the ropes and my questions personally much appreciated

CONGRATULATIONS Justin!!! Well done...

Anybody been called for final medical for oct class?? Only 3 wks left til the class is SUPPOSED to start. Maybe the class ain't happening now any inside info??

I believe the Oct 28 class is on. Be patient...

When are the fingerprints taken? The 1st or 2nd visit??

Who is this Ms. Shivers? Is she nice and helpful??

List # OFFICIALLY appointed is 1414. These people @DCAS are as*holes. One week I am on the outstanding certification list and the next week I am not. BUNCH OF AS*HOLES!!!

What's your list number range if you don't mind me asking? I just want to see how far down the list they've gotten.

They are in the 1650's with the drug tests.

Can some 1 PLEASE tell me that is in school car the REAL starting salary?

I just got my DT letter. Gotta go to 180 Livingston on the 11th. My list # 165X. STOKED!

Thanks 4 the heads up. Congrads n good luck!!

Just got my letter to report to Livingston Tues Sept FYI to guys waiting. This is for D/T

How did everything go?

any truth to the previously posted rumor of TWO classes in september???

I would hope so but that is highly unlikely. I was told by a TSS awhile back that there will be a class every month for the next couple years. They are short a lot of TO and want to cut back on OT.

Just got my letter to report to Livingston Tues Sept FYI to guys waiting. This is for D/T

Congrads! Sept 3th?

B Shivers said specifically D/T but maybe thsts becuz that's what I need to take. .either way things will start rolling soon I think..I'm hoping for a Oct class

What is your list #?

DCAS r a**holes. Call 1-212-669-1357. Da phone hangs up on u, da list#'s r not updated properly, n 1 min your on da eligible list n da next min your not. What a FARCE!!!

Yes I have been called by phone to go in on Friday August 30, 2013 for my final processing. I did not receive a letter. My list # is 136X. I am going to call them on Monday to verify.

They don't issue letters 4 final processing. U r good money n ready 2 go. Good luck on the medical. I hope u get it!!

Yep,.we got the bad news today. Everyone has to go down to P.S. 248 to hear from one of the top brass at the MTA. From what I was told the person split the switch and derailed in the yard. Alot of people dont seem to be up to the task of operating even in the yard. Also, From what I heard, a conducter who was in our induction class came to a yard with a gun, was arrested and held on $25,000 bail.

ha ha ha. A conductor came to the yard with a gun? Not bright, that is a felony n automatic disqualification.

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