Marcel876

It's shorter and and classes are larger because everyone will be going to cleaning gangs. A ton of new gangs created specifically for cleaning/scraping the tracks.

Not really, majority of the new ppl coming in are going straight to cleaning gangs as that is the big initiative right now. Get the tracks and stations clean and garbage free. Tools are heavy, garbage bags are not that heavy when empty lol

There will be a mini pick and folks will get to choose their location based on seniority in your class.

Your hands on report location will likely either E180 in the Bronx or a location in BK. You report there each morning and from there you are assigned your job for the day. Normally the class gets split in half, however you don't have a choice in where they put you. They decide this on the backend

A lot of transit ppl live in Jersey and commute to work daily. Heck there are some that commute 4 hours each way or you might consider moving a bit closer. It's a steady lifetime career, comes with medical, dental, pension and 401k etc. Your raises are guaranteed each year and your pay can only go up not down. You become a civil servant and that comes with job security after your first year in. Only con is if you don't like to work then might not be for you because there will be days where you have to work and days where it's a easy day. (Mostly easy days though lol)

So talked to couple level 2's today and what they are hearing is that track classes going forward will be about 50 - 60 students per class for at least till mid 2018. Again this is to fill the quota of hiring a ton of workers for the work ahead. The current two classes in track school ( could be the current one in and the upcoming one) will probably be going to cleaning gangs and the ones after that will most likely going to track gangs. Couldn't give definitive answers on how many classes they are expecting for remainder of year. So basically hiring is not done and they will be taking a lot more individuals from this list before they even start to look at the 8600 test. Best of luck.

As far as hiring from what I heard from my main office, MTA will be under a hiring blitz trying to get in an additional 600-800 track workers if memory serves me right. This is due to the State of Emergency issued by the governor. A lot of new gangs including CAT teams (rapid response teams that a lot of senior guys will be bidding into creating more positions for more track workers) will be created and they are trying to fill all positions in terms of track workers for all current gangs How many will be coming off the current 3600 list I am not certain however I know they are not done hiring. I will ask tomorrow and try to get numbers of just how many classes they plan on bringing out of school for the remainder of the year.

I remember that walk I did last year march when I started. The first time is a doozy and feeling certain parts of the fiber walk dip really makes your heart skip a beat. i got out of school and went days and been days for the past year working on the structure and trust me if you go days that fear goes completely away after maybe 2 months. Now I hardly flinch going out here in the Bronx ,especially in the high places like whitlock avenue etc. Wait till you have to walk across the wood sliding instead of fiberwalk, that took a lot of work to get used to and I still feel queasy walking over that stuff. Just take it slow and never rush to keep up, move at your own pace until you feel comfortable moving faster and ask questions if you feel uncertain

Okay I will send a request see If I get in or nah

What Facebook page are you a member of ? The hiring process has been discussed extensively. Do a quick search of the thread and you will find numerous post about it. In regards to your list number, it's quite high and their still only in the hundreds. My best advice, keep working and check back periodically, might be a while before they get to you.

Really, you must have more than one exemption on there. If you are single with no kids your check is more like around 1100 after taxes and fees etc. Overtime does increase it, Sign up for all canvases, during that first year. Depending on what you do its a great way to see different aspects of the job and getting to know your other track workers.

Just met a bunch of new guys who were up in the Bronx at 239St Yard. One of the guys said his list number was 940. Also said the instructor said they were expecting one more class before the end of the year. So to those still waiting .. best of luck ..

Look forward to seeing some of you new guys at E180 in the Bronx for flagging etc. Lots of cribs to be dug lol

If you filed taxes for the jobs you worked then just go look at your tax returns to see what jobs you worked. If you worked off the books, simply put that you were being taken care of by your family during that period. They are concerned about dates and any gaps need an explanation as to why you were not gainfully employed etc.

I wear 10 1/2, got mine in 11. You will get a chance to try them on before you decide what size to take. However the Timberland work boot insoles are pretty good, you can find them on Amazon. Price is around 20-30 bucks per pair. The structure is referring to the elevated subway lines that run in the outer boroughs. See below for an example of it. If I remember in orientation they said 6, however could be 5. Still a long wait for max pay regardless.

For new hires top pay is in 6 years

I got days, in the Bronx. The Job is great, coming from a Desk Job I wanted a change in pace and to be outside interacting with people, so great in that sense. The first few days can be challenging depending on what kind of job you were last doing, if you were doing construction prior then your body is already broken in and it will be a easier transition than someone who comes from a desk position etc. You will have good days and bad days but mostly good days and you will learn more about that when you start working. I will definitely recommend when you get your boots to invest in some really good insoles, these boots are unforgiving even after being broken in. Or even better get the medical waiver to purchase your own work boots (have to be approved by Transit, you can ask around on the job and get a list of good ones that will pass approval) that are more comfortable. They won't reimburse you the full amount but you will get back a portion of what you payed for them. From my understanding most newbies go nights, very few get to go days right out of school, so I can't speak too much about being the in the hole (how the tunnels are referred to). However I can say that day shift is good, get to stay on your sleep schedule. If you do go days, your biggest fear might be the structure the first couple weeks, in terms of footing and learning how to walk on the tyes etc, but after a few weeks you will be skipping along up there confidently. Compared to how I was in the beginning to how I walk up there now, big difference. Great job though, just soak it all in and listen,watch, ask questions and get involved when you can and everything will be fine. Yeah that is a fast turn around, more then likely they will start you while the background clears etc. If anything bad comes back they most likely would pull you out of the school to address it etc.

Top rate is around $31ph

I started in March and to my knowledge if the records are sealed you don't need to disclose them. Only stuff you were convicted for and they are part of your record. Also summons you can ask when you go down there but i think you need to (I could be wrong) Tickets effeminately, you need to have them all paid up to date before you can start

The good thing about being a senior person is that once you finish school and get to pick for jobs, you don't need to worry about jobs being available because you will be first. Also when you get on the job you will be the most senior person in the gang (granted they let your gang consists of people from your class) then you will be the first person chosen for overtime if their are openings for people from your track gang. Like I said that changes however if you end up in a more senior gang then you are at the bottom of the ladder in terms of choice.

They do not hold spots, if you go on hold, your spots gets taken and the list goes on. Once you get clearance and come back then whatever class is next you will then go to that class. Look at it this way, you will be the most senior person in your class when you do go to school.

They just want to clear you medically first before sending you out. They are very big on drugs and alcohol use and getting jammed up while in probation for either is dismissal. If they say your lungs are fine, then no need to worry about it.

Why even tell them that ? If it's not a major surgery and stitches are not that major then I would just omit it but hey different Jerry's for different folks

No but they will require you to explain any gaps in employment and how you supported yourself during that time period

To do drug test is by a letter in the mail, however for the physical it will be through email. Whatever email you had down is where they will send it. Everyday check all your folders including spam. Best of luck.