MTAHopeful813

19 minutes ago, njbk said:

Another question: what if any is the tattoo policy for working as a TO?

I have tattoos myself but I’m able to cover it with a long sleeve, I would try my best to cover any body art if you’re going in for interviews its just formality and more professional.

47 minutes ago, PurposeFilled said:

Now when they eatablish a list, is that just a list based upon scores or will that be a list based upon qualifications. I know i didnt score as high as alot of you may have however, on the announcement when the test came out it did say you needed 1 year of “full-time work”  and “clean drivers license” im hoping that is still ybe case because atleast half of the room when i took my test didnt have these things. Some were indicating they worked off the books for years to avoid wage garnishment for child support and others stated they had permits and many were asking about point on the license. so i hope that there is a little hope for those who didnt score as high, but do meet the qualifications.  And for those who may never get called dont loose faith as this may jusy not be a suitible job match for you. 🤷🏽‍♀️

They pretty much already failed if I’m correct. The NOE clearly states you must have these things already before signing up, not after. This is my first MTA exam but all other nyc exams I’ve taken the list gets established first, then as you go in for background checks is when they start dropping like flies. Great for anyone, it clears through the list faster to reach those with higher numbers and higher social security numbers for the tiebreaking scores.

5 minutes ago, apokeguy said:

Anyone know if you do not have your CDL license/permit if we are still eligible for T/O? I didn't realize it was a requirement before appointment. I received a letter for T/O temp position and it says to bring CDL or at a minimum your CDL learner's permit which I do not have at this point. TIA

That’s for the bus operators, I do not remember reading that for TO’s

4 hours ago, MTAHopeful813 said:

Please let us know if you get it!!! I got 4 wrong as well, it would be a blessing if this comes this year.

2 hours ago, njbk said:

If you get one having got 4 wrong then they must have the need to hire a lot. 

5 minutes ago, thegameksk said:

The fact that people who got 4 wrong are getting letters gives me hope that even though I got 7 wrong I can hopefully get a letter within the next 2 years.

Anyone else who did not ace the test get anything? Seems only 2nice got something in.

49 minutes ago, 2nice said:

I have a letter coming from transit today, got the email from USPS saying it’s coming from the mta exams unit. When I checked my answer key, I had 4 wrong out of 60. Hopefully I’m getting this same letter. 

Please let us know if you get it!!! I got 4 wrong as well, it would be a blessing if this comes this year.

9 minutes ago, njbk said:

I didn’t ask but i think for most part if they’re doing it this way they really need people and will hire all who meet requirements and pass drug/medical. 

That’s awesome news! Good luck to you guys this week. Try to find out for the rest of us what’s going on. Atleast when is the list planning to get established.

2 hours ago, Hopefull84 said:

I Got 1 wrong as per the take home answer key

9 minutes ago, Sr18 said:

Same here

I had a feeling that was the case, It might be a good sign for the folks that scored really well; as well as everyone else.  Hopefully it means they’re about to establish the list sometimes soon, maybe a veteran on here can confirm it may start soon now that they’re doing provisionary selections.

IMO If you’re not currently working or do not have a career/life changing job I would definitely go for it. 

8 hours ago, Hopefull84 said:

I took the test and I’m still waiting for exam scores/ list # just like everyone else...I just received a letter that says to come in for pre employment processing bcuz my name appears on a exam list TO BE established and they have immediate vacancies to fill BEFORE the list is established and they are considering for a TEMPORARY position as T/O...have they ever hired like this before? Hiring BEFORE the list even comes out?? So would this basically be a provisional position? I want to be a T/O but I already work for a different city agency (called off list) and I don’t want to lose my civil service status for a “temporary” position...I’m confused...

1 hour ago, Sr18 said:

I received the same letter about a temporary T/O position. Can anyone offer insight on how temporary positions work? I have a good job now and am hesitant to leave it if there is a possibility that the temporary position will end before I am offered a permanent position. 

May I ask what you guys scored on the test? I am just curious to see if it was sent to a certain range of individuals who might’ve scored really well. I got 4 wrong out the 60, I’m guessing that’s a 93 and I didn’t receive a notice.

20 minutes ago, Jsunflyguy said:

I took the 7604 exam, when I called DCAS and punched in my social it said nothing was found. Is this because the exam isn't graded or should I be concerned?

The list has not been established which is why there is nothing found. Once the list is established that when we’ll all receive the little DCAS card in the mail with our grades for the exam.

http://abc7ny.com/traffic/union-faults-mta-for-inadequate-training-of-new-workers/3144433/

for those that saw the news article last night about T/O's, what are your thoughts on this affecting our list? change of training methods? more strict in terms of schoolcar failing?

it should mean exactly what it states... i have not worked for the MTA but I've been through other jobs which have similar systems.

when we signed up for a position there were about 4-5 standard qualification questions they asked; example "do you have a drivers license?" right before you hit submit. those are normally the pre-screen questions. if you failed them (answering no), you already disqualified yourself or put yourself at a lower chance because you did not meet the qualification to apply. please correct me if I'm wrong, but my previous positions these are the pre-screen methods used to help the employer break down the thousands of applicants. 

On 2/14/2018 at 3:17 PM, Jchambers2120 said:

Just to clear things up the OPA isn't a provisional  job offer it's just an assessment. You must pass that to move onto the drug test and eventually medical exam. I took my OPA for 6601 back in October of last year and haven't heard anything since.

To the person who said the T/O list may be published this summer I'd take that rumor with a huge grain of salt. They haven't even published C/R exam 6601 yet and that was given a year prior to this T/O exam. 

Few friends of mine with mid 80’s (87-85) got their list numbers this week from #6601, good luck if you received it.

Happy Holidays everyone, just checking in if anyone hear any rumors? ive been asking some of the folks currently in training for T/C and they haven't heard anything for the T/O's.

On ‎10‎/‎31‎/‎2017 at 3:49 PM, Jeytrain said:

Hi I took the exam and got one question wrong as per the proposed key. Now I have an accident that I was declared not at fault for last year. Also I was just recently stopped while driving. 5 points on my license but I will obviously inquire with a point reduction program but this still leaves 1 point on my license. Not expecting a sure answer but for those with experience in the hiring process do these casualties hurt my chances? Thanks in advance.

this is my first time applying for MTA, but other city agencies I've applied to they can use it if they want to (5 point deduction), its our jobs to stay clean and clear of everything until and even after date of hire.

when I was applying for civil service positions they used anything and everything to eliminate but that's a different profession and understandable that you must remain clear of any infractions.

On 10/17/2017 at 11:03 AM, DrewMania said:

Trust as long as you got a 90 plus you’ll have a fighting chance. It may take up to damn near 4 years after the list is finally establish but at least your in. Just make sure to continue to apply to other MTA exam like T/W that’s out now. Always give yourself other options to get in the door. Cause once your in your in. Then you can move around! 

There’s always a chance but the lower your number the less of your chances, I was on the FDNY 2000 with a 98 and didn’t get called due to the SS number tie breaker. You have to keep in mind how many applicants took this exam versus the cities need for TO’s and if you were unlucky like me to have a high SS number that also can decrease your chances if it ends at your list number.

3 minutes ago, BriTish said:

I've been sent an appointment for an oral proficiency assessment for next week. What should I expect to happen on that visit?

Whoa, how are they getting to you so quickly before even giving out your scores.

The date of filing for the exam is taken into account for tie breakers as well.

That is awesome, most city tests I've taken always use the last 4 social to break ties regardless when you've taken it.

First of all, welcome to the site! Glad you found your way down to the Transit Employment Topics!!

 

As far as the answer to your question - obviously the answer is a high score, however it all comes down to your list number, and how fast they move down the list. Another example is the Track Worker list. Based on that easy 40-question exam, close to 11,000 people are waiting to being called, and in reality, they may only call the first either 2,500 people. Now, if that exam was harder, in which they could have had 60 or 80 questions compared to 40, then the list might not be as long, with 12,000+ people, and the scores for the first 2,500 people might have not been a 95 or higher, respectively.

 

Therefore, although you may be excited to obtain your score, you have to wait until the list comes out to see not only where you stand, but who also scored higher than you as well.

Thanks for the detail, I just checked and got 4 wrong. 93.3%. Guess it all falls under social security numbers to break the ties now.

new to the MTA scene, as we know the 27th is near and scores will be posted. what scores do you guys/girls believe is guaranteed a position based on previous exams?

ex. sanitation you can score 100+ and still be in the 8000-9000 mark and not get called due to the list expiring out.

same for FDNY a 99+ around 5500 people before the list falls out.

sorry if its a repost,

First time applying for the MTA myself at the midwood' AM session. Guard said there was roughly 1500 people, test was relatively easy if you took everyone's recommendations from the beginning of this forum. Reading comprehension is 95% of this test so you get the idea, compared to sanitation test for those that took that exam also this was about 1 step harder. If you have an AM Sunday session get there early, there's a good amount of parking right across the street, early I mean about 2 hours early not 5 mins before your scheduled exam.