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It was supposed to be this month, but I’m hearing it got pushed back to Jan. It’s coming soon though.

Won’t matter come the general pick. The newer you are, the more likely you’ll be strictly cleaning until the next pick. The last 20+ pages of the proposed pick book was nothing but cleaning picks. Edit : Scratch that, the 20+ pages are for the mobile Vac. Before that, there are just regular cleaning picks.

You’re from the nov 7th class, correct?

You guys are being power tool trained?

TWU MOW chairman I believe. Make sure you send him your email. He’ll keep you abreast of good info.

Way better explanation lol

Basically a list of jobs that are open (cat team, crane driver, etc), is generated and sent out to employees in that division. If you meet the requirements you can apply for it. Seniority, of course, also plays a part. So even if you’re qualified, if someone with more seniority applies and has the same qualifications, you will be passed over.

And we’re still waiting for that OJT... that was about a month ago... Trust me, you’re gonna be doing cleaning for a while.

Those are all cleaning jobs. Trust me. Track cleaning is considered Track maintenance.

Don’t hold your breath. The reason for the hiring influx is because they’re trying to make more cleaning gangs.

Of course there are. I believe they are trying to make sure there are at least 2500-300 Track workers on hand (don’t take my word to be gospel). Currently there’s about 2000-2100 Track employees out there. The new influx of employees will mostly be sent to cleaning gangs as that’s what’s been pushed as one of the major causes of delays.

As it stands, i wouldn’t really look to being able to get a specialist title for the next year or so. Since Track school isn’t how it used to be, you won’t qualify for any specialist title out the gate aside from the aforementioned CDL jobs. Apparently they are always looking for people with CDL licenses. And like i mentioned earlier, because of the current hiring rush, you won’t be able to pick a specialist job during your mini pick. You’d have to wait for the general pick.

Not trying to be a dick or anything but this question was asked just a few pages ago. Casual clothing is fine for orientation. When school starts, jeans and boots/work shoes will work until you are issued your work boots. As far as shirts are concerned, you can wear anything that you would on the tracks. Long/short sleeve Ts, sweat shirt, etc.

You’ll need it for the duration of training. So from day one till you are assigned to your quarters, you’ll be carrying something.

Yes. As a matter of fact i suggest you carry a large bag. Especially when you receive your gear.

Training won’t be 6 weeks. Due to the influx of new hires and class size, you won’t be in Track school that long. More like 3 weeks.

Remember ladies and gents. The MTA pays you for an minimum 40 hour work week. So your orientation, training, posting, you will be there for no less than 8 hours per work day.

Like most other orientations, administrative personnel will come, hand out booklets, fill out forms, play videos, etc.

Every 2-3 years all Track employees participate in what’s called a “general pick”. A list of reporting locations (quarters) is generated and title availability at said locations. As you probably guessed, Seniors get to pick first. The “mini pick” is done when new hires come out of training. Same basic rules apply (your list number dictates if you get to pick first relative to everyone in that class). 9 times out of 10 the mini pick won’t go the way you want (99% Chance you won’t get days, and desired location is also a crap shoot). The mini pick can also be invalidated if the general pick comes right after it. I.E, if your mini pick is in April and the general pick comes in June, don’t get too comfortable.

Of course.

Traditionally training should be 6 weeks long, but due to class size, it’ll be more like 3. Training is 5 days a week, 40 hours a week.

To all those waiting and having communication trouble with Livingston, please be patient. During a supply run I overheard some vets talking about the huge influx of new employees. Apparently this is the first time something like this happened, so they are not used to processing this many new hires. Take action. Call once every two days and take a trip to 180 once a week if you have to. I wanted this job so bad that I not only combed this fourm every few hours on the daily, I took unsolicited trips down to 180 to get in person information. In the end how bad you want it is ultimately up to you. Congrats to those who passed and are on their way. Please take it easy on the instructors as well as you guys are gonna be the largest class they’ve ever had. Pay attention, and try not to ask the same questions over and over. Im sorry if I’m coming across as some know it all (I know **** as far as this job is concerned thus far).

Nothing complicated (if you pay attention). Gotta show you know how to set up a configuration according to the situation. When you get your books, there’s a whole chapter dedicated to it. They place emphasis on it cause it’s a very important job.

Gotta be 100%

I enjoyed it. I’m someone who reads the manuals and what not on free time though, so your mileage may vary. Lots of videos and speeches, but great info.