volchik696

34 minutes ago, Aahhhwoooooo said:

Volchik696, don't lose hope.  The job/training so far is great compared to the agency at 180 Livingston.  That's considered "management."  They are a completely separate entity than the actual job itself.  You don't have to see them once you are hired.  Only when you have to do some sort of paperwork When you get hired.  Just be a little more patient.  There is a guy in my class (list #4xx) who should have been hired last year.  We all have to deal with that shithole aka 180 Livingston.

So after calling all day I finally got through to one of Robinson's managers Ms.Riviera who was as sweet as cherry pie.

She explained they're up to list number 2121. Add to that reinstated numbers and I basically may wait a while with list 28xx. Still didn't understand though why the first letter was sent then at all.

They really should do a spring cleaning there and get rid of all the Robinson types who add to stress rather than relieve it and I'm sure it'll get better. Wish i had a general eta. Thanks for the support ahwooo.

Just wondering what was your hiring experience like? Taken exam, score, wait period, hiring process? I took my track exam 7 years ago with 96 score.

55 minutes ago, Xkramz said:

You gotta understand,  the amount of paper work and organization they gotta deal with is crazy they take care of new hires and current employers. If you didn't know, MTA is VERY VERY old school,. Everything is by paper. Surprisingly the medical questionnaire  is on s pc lol. Just know  Some work straight and don't take Lunch so It's a stressful environment , and yes they are rude but don't give up and don't let it get to you. Be persistent but keep your cool. 

I hear you but it's not an excuse to be unprofessional and unhelpful. Not like I was hounding her or being impolite. Giving information is her job. If she doesn't like it she can quit.

I deal with the same level of stress as her day in and day out. But I keep my professionalism even when dealing with stressful people or situations. I don't get rude just cause I'm stressed. Especially when there is legitimacy in my or someone's elses stress. But thank you for the word of support. Cheers

18 minutes ago, +Young+ said:

So I went down to Livingston Street earlier this morning. After waiting in line inquiring to check my status, with my list number in the 2800's, they gave me a business card with Ms. Robinson's phone number (347-643-8198) and that was it. I even asked when she was going to be in to try to talk to her in person, and they were unsure about that.

Therefore, the waiting continues, since they also reminded me that I can hear back from them anywhere from 3 to 90 calendar days...

I just called Robinson to find out what the deal was since my Sept. 28th visit ended up with me being told to wait for another letter in a month or so. It's been over 2 months.

I called Robinson. She's as nasty as can be. After explaining myself she asks my list number which is 28xx. She says they're up to 21xx. I tried to ask what I'm supposed to do and why was a letter sent to me if I'm 700 numbers ahead and she says "You have a nice day" and hangs up. How can someone this rude work in hr I don't get it. Anyway I've been calling her back and the 29/30/31/32 numbers rotationally pointlessly with no answer.

Should I go down there and see what they tell me in person or is that a waste of time?

I'm honestly beginning to have second doubts about pursuing this. If this is how they treat you hiring wise, I can imagine how you're treated when employed. Especially with such a hazardous job. I have a good job, maybe not as stable with not as many benefits But no have my pros that mta can't give me. Pretty disappointed as of now.

1 hour ago, +Young+ said:

I'm in the 2800's and all I have to say is think positive...keep in mind that, although there are about 900 people between what they're up to and your list number, not everyone is going to show up, not everyone is going to pass the drug test, not everyone is going to pass the medical exam, etc.

Thanks to Facebook, I know someone in the 1100's who was hired this past July, which means that they have went through about 650 people between then and now. Therefore, just be patient.

Also, as of this website, if you type "03600" in the search box on the top-right, and you put the list numbers in descending order, the list number of the last person certified is 4595. That should say something itself.

Thanks for the link to the open data site. This is really great. I found my name and relevant info on it. I'm just not understanding what these numbers mean. The certification numbers and what not. If you can elaborate on their meaning I would really appreciate it. Thank you

4 hours ago, Aahhhwoooooo said:

Volchik696, is this the first letter you will be receiving for pre-employment process?

 

No, my first letter I got about 2 weeks ago that came to my parents address where I used to live. However that first letter stated "rescheduled" interview date. As +young+ explained few pages back in the forum it's due to miscommunication between DCAS and MTA regarding the hiring list numbers and what not. Bureaucracy.

So I'm now waiting for the second letter. Hope that helps.

Hey everybody!

Sorry I haven't posted since Friday it's been a crazy weekend.

But yea I went in on Friday for the track worker interview and was told by a very nice guy named Kevin that they stopped hiring this month for track workers. And that I don't need to get myself back on the list in DCAS, I just need to wait for another letter that's supposed to come through sometime between October 1st and Halloween. 

So will be waiting on that and giving you an update. Thanks and cheers!

So are we getting turned away this Friday as I'm understanding or not?

I went to DCAS and got my address updated.

They also told me about 2 different certification numbers that they see so I might get turned away and sent back to DCAS to put myself back on the list as they explained it. 

Wondering what's gonna happen.

3 hours ago, Mikeg429 said:

Hi everyone I’m new here just make an account. Had to go down last week to Livingston st and got turned away cause the lady said they weren’t doing track workers today I got a second notice before I went the first time and told her about that also wich would have had me go again today but she said to disregard it that I will get another letter to come down sometime is October. So I’m assuming within the next 2-3 weeks I should get another letter. Just curious if someone can verify this for me if they had the same situation. And also if anyone has another number to call. Cannot get through to Livingston at all been trying for days. On hold for over and hour each time. Thank you and info helps. Good luck to everyone!

Thanks for this info. Me Robinson usually picks up around 9 30 9 45 am. The number is 347-643-8198. 

I got through this morning and she basically informed me that if I show up this Friday like my letter said I will be turned away because of the whole list is in the wrong department thing. Read a few pages back you'll understand.

I'll probably will still come just to show up so they don't forget about me.

3 minutes ago, Chris127 said:

Give your name ss# your list # u was at phone number and email address when u send the fax the letter and someone will get back to you

Ok thanks. Hope to have some updates tomorrow.

1 minute ago, Chris127 said:

i remember faxing a letter to dcas to to restore my name back on the list in withing a few months they did the fax number should be on the dcas website 

Did they inform you they restored your name? How long after that they called you in do you remember?

I'm looking at the MTA site and there is a track worker 8600 10/6-10/24. 

I'm guessing the promotion exams are for already MTA employees. I wonder the promotion TO track worker is promoted from what? Just curious. 

3 minutes ago, Chris127 said:

True and true dont give up on the 3600 list though if they told you restore your name on the list restore it 

Yea thats a given ofcourse I will. I just gotta find out how to restore it whom to call to do so. That's if I don't make it this Friday.

7 minutes ago, +Young+ said:

We'll know once the Notice of Examination is out...if I had to take an educated guess, it's going to be a lot harder...

Why do you think so just out of curiosity. The 3600 was pretty easy high school level logic stuff. I'm guessing the notice will be up on the MTA website so to keep a lookout for that.

32 minutes ago, Chris127 said:

You kno wat i meant not on here for warnings or whatever your talking about im just tryna help and give out hope on here for people thats thinking they have to wait another 2 years @+Young+

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna try and get more info tom. Let's not fight this is all such a conundrum.

45 minutes ago, +Young+ said:

I know, and those passbooks are out of date to begin with.

By the way, if you look at the MTA's website, there will NOT be another Track Worker test coming up in 2 weeks. If you examine it carefully, the application period, as of now, starts October 6th and ends October 24th. If there was a physical exam, we would have received our admission letters by now. And yes, I plan on submitting my application for Exam 8600.

Please be careful as far as misleading information. As the moderator, do I have to start giving warnings out?

The application period for the 8600 exam? I gotta check and see if they say when they are giving that exam.

It's ok this system seems very unsystematic. If it wasn't for the benefits stability and money nobody would probably go here.

52 minutes ago, Chris127 said:

Idk if it will be harder knowing that the mta is in major need of workers at this moment but the reason for her telling you that is probably to just encourage you to take the next test coming out beacuse they have a to meet a budget the city is all about money. My advice is just get a study guide off amazon or something retake the new one and still wait and see  what happens on the 3600 list 

Right. That makes sense. Although does that mean I'll wait another 7 years to get an interview for the 8600 test? Given I pass it with flying colors. 

57 minutes ago, +Young+ said:

I agree. So, in other words, Ms. Robinson just wants to "screw" us, when the next Track Worker exam is going to be even harder...interesting...

 

I honestly think I probably misunderstood her. I only spent less than 5 minutes talking to her so as not to get her aggravated or anything. But it seems like it's happening Friday. That's why I'm confused about this whole putting me back on the list if I miss this appointment.

1 hour ago, Chris127 said:

I been in the forum for a little while i was in the first 50 to be called on this list its no way that there will be a  2 year wait with the list when the list expire next December 2018 and there will be another track worker test coming up in about 2 weeks 8600 

Is the 8600 any different from the 3600? I gotta check that out on the mta employment site tomorrow.

6 hours ago, +Young+ said:

First of all, don't worry about the double post. As one of the moderators, I can fix that within a matter of seconds.

Getting back on-topic, I just left a message with Ms. Robinson and will make an effort to personally talk to her tomorrow. When I do, I plan on taking my time and elaborating that some of my friends (which are you folks) are in the 2600's and 2800's and we've been getting mixed results.

It's just a true shame that not only this happened, but the HR Department got ahead of themselves by sending out the letters to begin with.

 

That be great. I really want to understand if we're going through the process on Friday or if we will get turned away. And how much more waiting time will be added if I don't make this one. It's really so confusing.

Ok. I wanted to call her tomorrow as well and clarify the 2 year waiting period if i don't show up on Friday. I tried calling in the afternoon but no one picked up.

53 minutes ago, Queensqueens111 said:

But they turned us away this week and didn't let us take drug tests. Does she not know livington st is turning people away? What a mess

So you're saying if I show up this Friday as scheduled they'll most likely turn me away at 180 Livingston? 

54 minutes ago, +Young+ said:

(My apologies for not quoting you - my post would just be too lengthy)

If they tell you to go home at 7:30, that means you'll be rescheduled until next time, whenever that is.

As far as who has the "official list" - this is the first time that I ever heard of such a scenario, unless it was done discreetly numerous times. Therefore, hopefully the HR Dept. of NYC Transit will get the "official list" back from DCAS within a short amount of time.

Since you never got the initial letter, when you go down there, just ask them for a copy. It's not a big deal.

They check both MTA & driving tickets. Since you have a red light ticket, and the hearing is in December, that is technically "pending". They will not allow you to proceed unless you pay it.

As far as calling them, the other day I started calling the numbers at 9 AM, and dialed the 29/30/31/32 numbers over and over again, and somebody picked up at 9:45.

Good luck...

I see.

So I got through to Robinson who seemed like the nicest lady. Surprisingly.

She told me they are up to the 1600's in their list.

I told her I'm out of state and if it's possible to reschedule. 

That's when she said since I'm in the 283×'s it will be awhile before they get to me so I would just be coming in for a drug test. 

She said I would have to call once I get back in town and get myself back on the list. 

I forgot to ask her if I have to call her back or some other number.

She mentioned something about 2 years wait if I don't come in this Friday and call back to put myself back on the list.

I'm at an impasse, I'm not sure how detrimental not coming in would be but would want to hold off the drug test for a week max. (Embarrasing). Any thoughts?

Sorry for double post didn't realize I wasn't replying to you the first time.

8 hours ago, +Young+ said:

No problem. As far as cell phones, try and be discreet about it. If you send a brief text message here and there, that's fine, but they don't want you talking on the phone and being rude to others while you're waiting, just like at DMV or at a Doctor's office. Got it?

We all took the exam over 7 years ago, so you're not the only one, trust me.

If you get there at 7:30, you will not only initially wait much longer, but once you reach the 5th floor, the person at the first counter you'll come to will probably tell you to go home. If you read this thread from the second post on page 223 to this one, from my perspective, somebody between Transit & DCAS "screwed up" BIG time, in which the "official list" is back in the hands of DCAS, As a result, Transit can not do anything until they get the "official list" back from DCAS. When this is going to happen - I honestly don't know. Hopefully (and I emphasize hopefully), the sooner, the better.

The booklet I'm referring to is the one they mailed you with the initial letter inviting you to go down to Livingston Street on September 22nd. It was attached to the other papers, indicating what you have to bring (social security card, passport, license, etc.). If you didn't get it, they will give it to you down there.

Any other questions? Like I said, we're all in the same boat, and we're all here to help each other...

I just play games on the phone with headphones so don't think I'll bother anyone.

If I show up at 7 30 and the person at the 5th floor tells me to go home, does that mean game over or I'm rescheduledtill next time?

I read like the first 10 and last and last 10 pages on this thread which helped although not sure I fully understand the whole who has the list and what not.

I never got that initial letter. I only received this rescheduled interview letter that came to my parents house since I had that address back then.

You said they check your license now do they check mta tickets or driving tickets? I have a red light ticket for which the hearing is in December. Does that pertain to them?

Also I've been calling the 29/30/31/32 numbers since 8 am and me. Robinson's number too and left a voicemail. Do you know a good time to reach them perhaps?

Thanks in advance

Thank you so much for the quick and very detailed response. I really appreciate it.

So no cell phones huh? In this day and age? lol. But I'm not worried that's the least I worry about.

I will most likely come in regardless as I'm afraid to lose out on this. I took this exam probably more than 7 years ago and who knows what happens if I don't come. 

Being rescheduled would be best case scenario for me.

If I get there at 7:30 like the letter states or 5 minutes later give or take will they tell me to go home? Or will I just end up waiting much longer? (i'm fine with waiting, like I said anything to postpone this for a later time is my ultimate goal).

Can you tell me what booklet this is? I never received anything like that. Do I need to download it? Or will they give it to me there if I don't bring it in.

I will be going to bed don't want to hold you up. But I will be looking out for a reply in the morning if you will give one. Again thanks so much. And have a great night. Cheers!

Hi everyone,

This is my first time using a forum like this so hoping to get some answers.

I received a letter from the MTA for a "rescheduled interview date" for track worker. I'm scheduled to go to 180 Livingston st. on 9/29/2017 at 7:30 am. My list number is in the 28xx. I have a few questions I'll outline next. 

1.) Can I reschedule the interview date for any reasons? (sick, can't leave work, etc.). If I do will I lose my chance of getting this job at the MTA or is there a way to get back on the list again and if so how?

2.) Is the drug test done on the same day or do they schedule it for you? Is it a urine test or a hair follicle test?

3.) Can I postpone the drug test for any reasons? (sick, drank the night prior, etc.)

4.) This is the first ever letter I received from the MTA, yet it states the interview is already "rescheduled". Why is that?

5.) Do I need to bring in my resume and the other docs they ask for the first day or does that come later?

6.) Also can I take a drug test / medical exam at my own expense and bring in the results or do they require to do it through their channels?

7.) What is the exact process of this pre-employment interview from coming in to the building to leaving it?

Thanks to all in advance any info is greatly appreciated. Cheers!