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2 minutes ago, adelv said:

I got the letter for my OPA. I have a wedding the same week outside of the country. If I were to reschedule my OPA, will I get put back on the civil service list? Should I cancel my trip? Exams Unit is no help via e-mail and very vague. I'm stuck as what to do and do not want to miss this opportunity. Thank you. 

If you read the earlier posts, I would highly recommend that you just reschedule the OPA and not cancel your trip. The OPA does not guarantee that you'll even make it to the drug test.

There will be another open competitive exam for conductor on June 1st.

25 minutes ago, Josue said:

Good Afternoon everybody,

 

Yesterday I have received my letter from the MTA to take the OPA Test. I wanted to find out how was the test who have taking this examination and how long the process will take to get into the MTA? 

I received the letter yesterday as well. Honestly at this point, if your list number is around mine which is 10XXX, there is a very small chance you will be reached. The cynic in me think they're just still doing this just to grab the $25 you have to pay them to do the OPA.

The going hiring rate seems to be about 50 people for every 500 applicants. Last hired is standing in the 7XXX range. And there's probably about a 120 conductors left to be hired with the April 10th class now inducted. I'd be very surprised if they even reach past 10000.

@goliver28 This is the thread he was speaking about.

7 minutes ago, solidsnakeslug03 said:

will conductor be the only way to be promoted to T/O? I heard the next exam may only be a promotional.

As Milano mentioned, there are classes people within Transit can take to be eligible for the promotional exam. Conductors, tower operators, and bus operators are eligible to be promoted to train operator.

Keep in mind as a conductor, you can also be promoted to tower operator and assistant train dispatcher

1 minute ago, solidsnakeslug03 said:

duh lol. Thank you! Another question. As a rookie conductor, do they place you based on your test score (higher score, do you get to choose your division?) also, do they push OT on newbies right away? Thinking of processing for it (working 5 years in another city agency at the moment). Thank you!

Your list number within your induction class determines the order of how you and your classmates pick divisions. However, there have been classes where everyone is thrown into the same division.

There's a high chance you will be put on the extra board which is when you wait for an assignment.

There are jobs that have overtime built in.

Generally, the only time you would get forced overtime is if you are stuck on the road on your last interval or you are on WAA (work as assigned) at the end and you are told to make another trip that will end past your clearing time.

You cannot be forced to work after your clearing time unless your train was rerouted to a foreign terminal or it's a declared emergency.

6 hours ago, goliver28 said:

Well the summons is pending. I don’t even know what’s going on with the summons because this happened on December 26th last year. I pleaded not guilty and mailed it in. They still haven’t mailed me back or anything. I literally don’t know what’s going on. 

Yes, you are waiting for a pending court date to contest the ticket. However, you can't. You have to pay it off before you reach the day of the medical. Make sure to take the payment confirmation with you the next time you show up.

Just now, goliver28 said:

Does a traffic violation affect you for the conductor position? I got a traffic summons December last year. I didn’t know I had to sign one of those papers that stated I don’t have any pending violations. It said it was only for drivers so I didn’t sign it. When I submitted the papers yesterday, they made me sign that part and I just quickly signed it without realizing what I was signing for. I read the paper again just now and now I’m concerned about what can possibly happen. The violation has been pending ever since and I have no idea when they’ll mail me about a hearing or anything(I pleaded not guilty).

Yes, it needs to be paid off.

15 minutes ago, Miggz69 said:

Hello all 40xx here, after being placed on medical hold and having my medical hold cleared last year in June. My name fell off the decas list so they could not proceed with my hiring process and was told that I had to wait until they get the new list from decas. Got a call on 3/10 telling me to come in on march 20th for drug test then I got an email to come in on march 31 for final processing. After a few hours there I have been appointed for train operator and class starts on April 10th. Anyone can tell me what to expect on the first day of class?

Expect to be bored.

50 minutes ago, Darrius said:

Hello everyone, Quick question. If you work for the city already, does your Tier follow you when you transfer to Transit. Im currently Tier 4, 16 years with another city agency. Did my first medical last week. waiting for 2nd.

Your tier will stay with you, but you will still have to work for 25 years to get the full pension.

37 minutes ago, Darrius said:

Also , at what point are you officially hired. Is it when your sworn in ? Or told the next class you start. Just trying to figure out if im hired when should i tell my current job im leaving.

When your class starts. 

1 minute ago, Ariasm88 said:

Good morning 

I’m a conductor on the B division I’m scheduled for my second pre-employment on 03/30 at 180. I see the next class for T/O is April 10th, thing is I clear probation April 18th. Would I have to contact someone to ask to be placed in the next class which is in August? 

I would go anyway. Depending on your list number, you may not make it to the April class

13 minutes ago, Harlem said:

- Your list number can't be the sole determining factor in picking jobs since some people defer and will have a higher list number but less time on the job. 

- Difficult in that many people are trying to work the midnight shift. 

Thanks.

1. It matters within your class. Your seniority is determined once you are actually hired.

Example: Someone with a list number of 254 can be hired in the May class, but will still be behind you in seniority and you will still pick a job sooner than they do.

2. AM, MID, and PM is usually the order that people prefer their tours.

12 minutes ago, Immortal11 said:

I'll be coming from CT lol so hopefully can get that A division!! so once you pick a specific division is that your division permanently?

You can change divisions when you are able to pick a job in the other division. After two years, you can go to the C division which is work trains where you can report to Westchester Yard or other various locations in the subway.

10 minutes ago, Immortal11 said:

So what is difference between A ND B division ? ... from what I hear A is mostly bronx ? 

Yes, the A division is the number line and you will mostly report to the terminals and the yards in the Bronx.

B division is the letter lines.

Take a look at the subway map to get an idea on where you're going.
 

32 minutes ago, Harlem said:

A few questions. I’ll be in the April 10th class. Thanks in advance.

- When picking jobs after school car or picking divisions in school car does the date you were sworn in take precedence.

- Which division has greater turnover A or B. Will one allow you to pick a job faster.

- How much is night differential? 
- if you want to work midnights after school car will that be difficult.

Thanks.

1. Your list/seniority number determines your place in line to pick division, and in the future jobs. Keep in mind, you may be XX for several years as many have been hired ahead of you at this point.

2. Pick the division that better suits your commute. You will find you will value the free time you have available over anything else.

3. Night differential is a buck and change.

4. Difficult in what way? If anything many that do come out prefer the midnight as it's less stressful during the day.

3 minutes ago, Pkk said:

When you say I can start at the Bronx today and Coney Island tmrw, do I sign in at the Bronx first then travel to Coney Island? Or do I report directly to Coney Island the next day then sign in?

You may work a job on the D line at Bedford Park today making two round trips and then tomorrow, you can work on the Q line at Coney Island doing three round trips.

Each day can be different with different reporting times and location.

2 minutes ago, tsanchez2828 said:

Like can I get stationed close to NJ like Manhattan or Brooklyn or chose what shifts I can do? I use to live in the Bronx but now jersey,I know my commute will be insanely hard since I have to deal with NJ transit and they don't run 24hrs a day and sometimes buses don't even show up.

Back during the pandemic, when there were open jobs everywhere, sure. With so many people hired at this point, it's highly doubtful as you'll certainly be competing with people who live in Staten Island and others from Jersey and they're not going to give a noob like you preference over someone who's been around longer. The best option you can try to do is when the next pick comes around, bid on as many vacancy jobs that are close to you as you can and hope you win one.

Just now, tsanchez2828 said:

Thanks for the info,do you also happen to know what time do classes start(if I ever get that call for medical and put into a class) or do the times vary and change a lot?

Usually at the start it's 7AM for orientation and going over things like the rules and regulations, but it seems lately they like to start class at 6AM. However for conductors, usually you will switch over to 3PM-11PM as the morning is the time spent for train operator classes.

10 minutes ago, Pkk said:

Got you. I needed to get this info. If I do get called and I take it I’ll be prepared to work 12 hour shifts. Appreciate it

One thing I don't think they mentioned and you should consider is, you do not  have a set schedule, location, or tour while you're XX. You may have Monday/Tuesday off on the PM tour, report to a job at Jamaica Center at 1PM on Wednesday, 230PM on Thursday at Coney Island, 4PM on Friday at Bedford Park, 515PM on Saturday at Euclid Ave, and then on Sunday, report to a job that starts at 7PM at Jamaica Yard.

It's not your normal 8AM to 4PM, 4PM to 12PM, etc job that you may usually find elsewhere.

5 minutes ago, Youngking said:

Is that required even in school car ? 

Yes, you will be required to do tests throughout your career. Every two years, you have to do the full medical exam all over again which includes a drug test. You can be sent for a random as required by the FTA. You will be tested when you're involved in an incident. As a train operator, you are subject to FTA rules and regulations.

I had a classmate who was drug tested twice while in schoolcar so you never know.

3 minutes ago, Milano said:

The get-over mentality does eventually catch up with people. If that's how you wanna live, go for it. 

Not to mention there are literally supervision and managers who do read these threads.

9 minutes ago, ThaVision107 said:

Are the random tests all done in-house or they send you somewhere for testing?

As Milano mentioned, it's in house. It's not just random tests either. If you become involved in an incident you will be subject to testing as well. You have to keep in mind, the position of conductor is considered a safety sensitive position and subject to FTA drug testing rules and guidelines.

Also, if supervision suspects you are under the influence of drugs and alcohol, they will send you in for testing.

1 minute ago, jherrera7080 said:

So you recommend me not going to the pre employment? Do you take the drug test that same day?

Yea don't go. If you test positive, you will not be in future considerations.

7 minutes ago, jherrera7080 said:

Hi just found this forum today. I got an email today (3-17-23) to start pre employment. I have to show up in 180 Livingston street on Tuesday the 21. I’m a bit concerned on the drug test . I smoked yesterday because I didn’t know I was going to get an email in such of short time. Do I have to take the drug test on Tuesday? Everything is happening quick. 

No, you don't have to go. Let them know you can't make it.

3 hours ago, alexx said:

I would think they would have a better idea and be more organized to not call in hundreds of people in for OPA/Pre-Employment constantly if they are near finish with filling the classes they have.. Still a good half+ year before the list expires, is it really necessary to waste the time/cost/effort for setting up OPA's/Pre-Employments if they are pretty set on hiring? 

There's still hundreds of people in line from December and before waiting, a class fills about 50 people(?), even with another 2-4 classes opening anticipated, there is no logical reason to do another 1-2 opa's and pre employment sessions, right? You can't possible need mid-high 100's of candidates on standby just in case?? 

You speak as if the HR department actually cares. They're given a budget to spend on, they'll use it.

17 hours ago, Harlem said:

Highly unlikely. It takes well over a year to establish a new list. There will many more classes from 6601. 

Also, the list may not be out yet, but people can be hired/promoted provisionally until it is actually released.

10 hours ago, Chris53926 said:

I applied for Station Agent, Exam No.3607 does anyone know when the exams start or supposed to be starting so I know when to expect my letter of admission ?

It's in the notice of examination.

15 minutes ago, Jay-Oh said:

Please delete this, unnecessary info and not something we want to spread more than it has been. 

Please don't quote it either...