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1 hour ago, Toba817 said:

How do restore your name on DCAS? I might have to do that soon, although im 62xx

You are waaay too far out to be removed from DCAS. You just have to wait and see.

On 2/18/2022 at 6:30 PM, TurtleTA said:

First, congrats on getting the job. Thank you for sharing some insight too. What tours would you say you’ve been getting most frequently and what lines/locations sor far?

Your RDO and tour can be changed on a weekly basis and you can be sent anywhere. If there was one thing the height of the pandemic did, it was to generally keep people in the tour they wanted since every tour was missing many people. Now with all the conductors that have been hired ahead of you, this may not hold true anymore. They have and had before the pandemic switch people up constantly.

Just keep in mind railroading in general is not an easy job to have with a family or to plan things out in general.

1 hour ago, Kamen Rider said:

hey, everyone... long time no chat...

 

So... tomorrow I am scheduled to go into 180 Linvingston, hopefully finally through this process.

 

I was originally called back in September. I was placed on Medical hold due to my neck size, the doctors believing I have sleep apnea. well, he were right, so, I go through the process of getting the CPAP machine. but there was a delay in actually acquiring the machine. I only got it in mid January due to a massive recall.

 

So, I hope the doctor clears me tomorrow. 

 

My issue is one question on the paperwork, regarding if I was ever disciplined. 

 

I'm a little nervous. My last long term job (not couting my time with the Census in 2020, I was the poor shmuck who had to go door to door for people who hadn't sent in their stuff already) was at a Staples. In 2018, a lot of the managers above me were fired, and I, along with probably a few other rank and file workers, were placed on displinary probation. The managers were doing things that were not above board to increase their sales. Corporate Loss Prevention was sympathetic, accepting the fact I was tricked by people I thought I could trust. A few months later, the replacement manager let me go. 

 

Basically, my question is A:How honest should I be, how much detail? It's been almost six years.

B: do any of you think this will have a negative affect on my chances of getting hired if I am honest?

Just say you were on disciplinary probation. In the end it sounds benign anyway. It's not like you were written up for harassment or stole something.

Transit doesn't really care what you did as long as you mention it. 

10 hours ago, Mikec1220 said:

I know my list number but where does it tell you how long you have to wait 

Nowhere, you gotta figure it out. Looking back, it looks like the last range of people that were sworn in were 42XX and keep in mind the list has been active for 5-6 years.

58 minutes ago, Mikec1220 said:

can someone please help me find out how to get called for train conductor. I took the test in 2018, exam# 6601 and I really want to work 

They will notify you when the time comes. If you do not know your list number, you can search yourself in DCAS and see how long you have to wait compared to the others posting here.

1 hour ago, Gullys said:

I went in today for second lab 

I was surprised they told you to come in today at all. Unfortunately, HR aren't going to give up their weekend, but the people doing the drug test will always be there for incident testing and randoms. 

21 minutes ago, JackDorsey said:

This week I completed my second drug test in medical since the previous ones were over 90 days ago. I attend the February 21st class. A question I forgot to ask was regarding holiday pay. The 21st is Presidents’ Day. Are employees paid double time? 

You will get an additional 8 hours of holiday pay. You will be paid an additional $2/hour if you are working Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year.

Edit: I'm not sure how schoolcar may be working now, but they tend to move your days off to include the holiday so they don't have to give holiday pay. However, when you YX or yard/road post, you will get it.

3 hours ago, NextStop said:

Thanks for all the info.

So basically if you're in B Division you can be sent to any of the lettered lines until you have seniority enough to pick. If you're in Division B will you ever be sent to do a tour on Division A?

I know there is a shortage of conductors and t/o but is overtime forced/expected? Or can one do their 80 hours and bounce barring anything like waiting for relief etc.

Not opposed to overtime, nights/overnights or weekends just want to understand the culture.

Yes, you can be sent to Bedford Park one day on the D and the next you can be sent to Far Rockaway on the A. You will stay in your respective division unless you request a transfer before a pick starts.

Forced overtime usually only occurs if your train is late to return on your last interval. If the job you are given has "work as assigned" at the end, then the dispatcher can ask you to do something at the last minute, but generally that's frowned upon as the job is expected to end at its clearing time and can be considered a violation of pick rights if done repeatedly. Unfortunately, this is why dispatchers usually get away with doing it to XX crews rather than someone who has it as a picked job who can document it on a regular basis. Other than that, overtime nowadays is usually voluntary and either the dispatcher will ask you to do an extra trip/platform or you can ask if there's anything available whether through the dispatcher or the crew office.

Edit: I should add that as a new conductor, chances are you will not have the weekend off for a long time unless you bid and win a  job on the vacancy bid that has it.

33 minutes ago, NextStop said:

Been trying to find some info on the different divisions and systems. I know there is Division A (numbers) and B (Letters) but I'm not sure how the IND IRT and BMT fit into them. 

Can someone explain how the divisions work and how IND, BMT and IRT fits in these divisions from the perspective as a road extra and a senior conductor.

How do you get assigned to a division? To a line?

If you get assigned to a division do you only do the lines within one of the three systems (IND, BMT, IRT)?

Since all numbered trains are under IRT does Division A only get assigned to the IRT? How does this work for Division B with IND and BMT?

When you get your schedule does it include the lines your assigned to or is it a day to day kind of thing?

Sorry for all the questions I am really considering a career change and would like to make an informed decision. If I should be asking this in another forum please let me know.

IRT, BMT, and IND are simply the companies and systems the subway originated from. It is an acknowledgment of their historical origins.

You are assigned to a division during your first week of schoolcar. It is best to choose the one that suits your commuting needs. A division mainly reports to the Bronx terminals while B division is pretty much everywhere else. However, there is always the possibility that Transit chooses the division for you depending on where you're needed.

As an XX conductor, you can be assigned on a weekly basis to any tour (MID, AM, PM) and RDOs, and to a job that is available on any line and location in your respective division (except OPTO where it only needs a train operator). It is not a 9-5 job and you will find the times you report to vary. Example: If you're in the AM tour, you may find yourself reporting to a job that can start at 4AM on your first day of the week and your fifth day report to a job that starts at 1130AM.

You are given 3 days advanced notice of what your job is either by the assignment sheets available on the employee website or by phone.

As you move up in seniority, you will be able to choose jobs that you can work for the entirety of the pick which happens twice per year.

 

1 minute ago, Justyn Biggers said:

Do you know if you find out if you pass medical that day ?

You will be sworn in after you pass the medical.

4 minutes ago, mibrahim12 said:

How do I know  if I passed opa

When you're called into pre-employment. 

3 minutes ago, mibrahim12 said:

Also how long they take to let you know about your opa score?

It's pass or fail.

4 minutes ago, Justyn Biggers said:

Thanks, anything they focus on when you do medical?

Sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and diabetes are pretty much the top three.

15 minutes ago, MTA MAC said:

Yea, I submitted a slip to the union to swap my RDO and was told that to many operators are going to be out that day. Drawbacks of being a probie I guess.

Welp. Aside from switching tours or a later job, you should email/call them up to have it rescheduled. Though, if I were you I would finish probation before you make the jump. I had a classmate who was a bus operator who failed schoolcar and couldn't go back to buses because he was probationary.

2 minutes ago, Justyn Biggers said:

Received an email for medical on January 20th with potential start date February 14th. 

list # 305*

That's good news. Y'all better call yourself the Valentine's day class.

22 minutes ago, MTA MAC said:

Hi, is there any way I could reschedule the OPA? I am unable to get the time off from TA to make the appointment. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance..

Uh this doesn't sound right, contact the union.

3 minutes ago, Nicholasp said:

Well I had pending cases (tickets) and I was never asked about that during my pre employment back in November. So... yeah. Just my experience.

When they finally call you for your medical, you will want to get those tickets squared away or they will not swear you in.

On 1/13/2022 at 1:43 AM, Dame said:

I have taken the drug test last week for train operator.  How long until they get back to me for the 2nd process ?

21 hours ago, Justyn Biggers said:

I took mine November 15th & still waiting for them to get back to me. 

When they have another class. I was first called in for the drug test back in the Fall of 2018 and finally joined the August 2019 class. Some people got in right after their drug test. Some had to take multiple drug tests.

That said, if you have been reading this thread and notice people behind you get in the latest class, I would start calling/emailing Transit to ask what is going on.

7 hours ago, sc32 said:

curious if anyone can share process if i were to come off medical hold. they sent me home after the medical. still have my application. if i were have to completed that day would i have been hired that day if everything checked out? or do they have you come back again. thanks in advance for all advice

 

407*

If you passed the medical, you would've been sworn in that day barring classes getting filled up.

7 hours ago, Roro said:

Hey all,

Can anyone let me know if this pay scale from the TWU 100 website is the top pay, mid-pay, or starting pay for each position.

Thank you! 

http://www.twulocal100.org/sites/twulocal100.org/files/wage_rates_2019-2023.pdf

It's top pay.

1 hour ago, exj16 said:

Hey guys so I’ve been hired since July and recently got my preferred AM shifts this pick due to all of the new hires coming in and filling the nights and midnight shifts and some of the extra extras finally picking extra list. My question is, do I stay  on AMs going forward based on my Preferences or can the crew office really throw me back on PMs? I’ve always been a morning person And really hated PM shifts on certain lines. Imagine getting off from work out of Bedford park Bronx 2 am in the morning? LOL also for those coming out of school car or are in the process of being hired, don’t expect Morning shifts. Crew Office is going to tell you that straight up too. 

Yes, they can change you to ANY tour and RDO every week, but generally they leave you alone. At this point it depends on how many people are out with Covid.

10 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Call out if I was you, I brought mine in I'm not sure if they needed it still or not tbh. You can always call to ask but it's an easier process if you're an RTO employee already.

Might have a decent shot at requesting the day(s) off too.

30 minutes ago, iag48st said:

Got my call/text/email yesterday as well. Congratulations to you all!

Does anyone know if we are already an RTO employee, do we still have to bring social, diploma etc…?
My appointment is 1/7/22 at 0630 and I clear at 0100 at Pelham. It’s going to be one long day

My classmate who was a conductor said to bring everything.

9 minutes ago, Gullys said:

In general if Staten Island having shortage of staff just Imagine

I don't mean to burst your bubble, but right now the prevailing problem is actually the lack of train operators.

6 minutes ago, Gullys said:

Look like they going to extend it,

today they had a shortage of workers in Staten Island 

Did you mean to post this in buses? Staten Island Railway is a separate agency. They hire their own conductors.

1 hour ago, MTA Researcher said:

If CBTC gets installed in Broadway between TSQ and 57 st; does that mean that N train can skip 49 st and beyond 57 Street switch to the 60 st tunnel track and head to Astoria?

Yea, sure.

Just now, ronZO215 said:

 I apologize in advance if I'm going to ask a dumb question. So I went in for the sleep study on 10/16 and just got back from the Dr's after going over the results and I do in fact have a moderate case of sleep apnea. Was told that I'll be getting my CPAP machine in a couple of days. Does this mean that I cleared my medical hold? Or do I have to wait to email HR once I go back in 2 months after using the device to be considered cleared? 

The doctor at the MAC should have told you what you need. You have to use the CPAP machine for 30 days or however long they told you to use it and bring in the results.

I actually bumped into a train operator several months ago who was using a GoPro. Said he wanted to make sure any bullshit that happened to him on the road was caught on film.

9 minutes ago, Trains21 said:

Anyone who went for the drug test on October 15th hear anything back about the medical date yet?

Depends more on your list number. You may be at the bottom of the pile.

39 minutes ago, kev2112 said:

Thanks. According to my schedule I have a grand total of 11 Yard posting days. Then YX. 

There you go. So they shorten yard posting and YX.

This was how I posted.