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On 1/23/2021 at 3:39 PM, MTAdude said:

Hey guys!...i am about to begin my studies for the CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement and Airbrakes.....basically Chapters 1-5.

If anyone has any helpful tips while i begin this journey, would be helpful!  

I am thinking of notifying MTA of my Permit as soon as i get it...good idea?

 

I didn't study the book, I went to cristcdl.com.  I took all the test they had, multiple times until I scored 100 on all of them. Studied for one day. Went the next day, scored 100 on all. 

Anyone going on monday? I think im going to decline this appointment and keep holding off. x_x

22 hours ago, +Young+ said:

When I took my multiple-choice permit exams a little over 5 years ago, I made index cards with the questions from the website. I used them to study 75 to 80% of the time, and I read the manual the other 20 to 25% of the time. I used a similar format for going for all of the endorsements (with the exception of Metal Coil and Tow Truck which is not offered on the website) and I passed all of my exams on the first try. Therefore, I recommend this format to other people, however I realize that we all learn differently. Therefore, as long as you use both the website and the manual in one capacity or another, you should be fine.

So I received the canvass letter for bus operator exam 4600 on wednesday.

Today I got my permit class B and passed the general knowledge exam, passenger exam, and air brake exam.

My permit reads, 

Class: B, 

Restrictions: A3 *  M* P 

Endorsements: P 

Is that correct????  I thought there was suppose to be an endorsement for air brakes, but I see there is no such thing. Just want to make sure the DMV got it right. 

This should be sufficient enough to get hired in the event I got hired right?  The permit?

Thanks. 

19 minutes ago, SevenEleven said:

They're similar but it's not just about memorizing what the answer is to whatever question they ask. You have to understand the concepts of it too.

Yeah I get what you mean...... 

3 hours ago, +Young+ said:

Yes you can get hired off of this list. According to the Active Civil Service List webpage, the list has been extended until January 6th, 2022.

Although I will be posting an announcement at the top of the webpage in regards to this soon, if you want to restore your name to the list, you can send an email to certificationunit@dcas.nyc.gov. When you email them, you must state your full name, exam number, list number, last four of social security number, and the reason why you are restoring your name to the list, which can be brief.

Good luck!!

you think if I go on,  cristcdl.com  and take all the knowledge, airbrake, and passenger exams, understand the correct answer and all i should be fine? Have an apt at the DMV tomorrow.

I remember years ago I did a bunch of exams online and passed my motorcycle test... but yeah I understand its not the same, lol. But are the practice test questions, similar? Thanks.

I got an email from MTA of them canvassing for this exam. My list is in the low 200's. I could have gotten hired years ago. I let them pass my list #, and now I'm thinking of filling out the preemployement application.

The only issue - I do not have a class B  permit. I have to send this application in before 01/18/2021.

I made an apt with the NYS DMV to get my class B permit with passenger endorsement on 01/21/2021 because thats the earliest date I can get in the DMV. 

Do you think I will loose this opportunity because I won't have my permit by 01/18/2021??????

Also - do we need a med certification for the class B permit or is it A3 Exempt?

Thanks.

On 1/12/2021 at 3:18 PM, Hoakes said:

Hey everyone! 
I just received the call and email to respond to canvass Friday 1/08. I have submitted the application and responded to the canvass with required documents. 
Can anyone tell me what is the response time from the submission of the application? 
Also what is the entry level pay rate for anyone who was recently hired?

I’m worried about a pay cut but for Transit it is worth it in the long run. I wanna know what I’m working with though lol.

I'm in the same boat as you, I'm getting a pay cut going into transit lol. But it may be worth it. 

1 hour ago, +Young+ said:

Right now, you don't have to do anything. When you're ready, just send an e-mail to certificationunit@dcas.nyc.gov. When you do, make sure to include your full name, exam number, list number, social security number, and a brief reason why you're restoring your name to the list.

However, since you said "near future," I would recommend to start the hiring process since it takes a month or two to get the job, between the pre-employment paperwork, drug (urine) test, physical, final processing, followed by school car. However, the final decision is yours, respectively.

Good luck!

So, what if I go forward with it, go to the drug urine test, physical, and at the end of it all, I don't want to to go forward with getting hired, but also not removing my name from the list, in the hopes they can come back to my list before it expires?

I don't mind going through the process now, but I need more then 1 or 2 months to get hired, was hoping it take longer..... 

13 hours ago, Schecter said:

I believe the entry pay is $23.09 and there is no forced overtime unless you're on board(sitting for 8 hours hoping that phone doesn't ring and they send you somewhere) and pick up a job then you could work over 8 hours, there is overtime you'll just have to call to find out if there's any available and they'll ask you what you're looking for what tour you want to work and what train and they then give you a list of jobs that they have available and if you don't like what they have then be polite and say nevermind. It took like a month or less to get hired back when I was hired as a conductor in June of 2019.

Do you enjoy your job? Lol. Damn, a month or two. I have a city job now, and I get paid way more even at top pay where Im at. I'd be taking a pay cut going to MTA. But I still want to keep my opportunities open. 

How long was training? How many hours a week do you work? Sorry for all the questions, Lol. 

My list is in the low 1000's, I had them skip me a few times after they reached my list, then had asked them to reactivate my list #, I recently got an e-mail, "MTA NYCT is canvassing names on the Conductor Exam 6601 list in anticipation of making appointments. In order for you to be considered for this position, you must respond to this canvass, complete the enclosed pre-employment application form and submit any required document(s) to indicate your interest. "

What is current salary of MTA conductors? (starting, and top pay), is there forced overtime, or is there overtime there if you want it?

Also does anyone know once I fill out the pre-employment packet how long it usually takes to get hired after I go through all the steps? A few months? A year? 

Thanks. 

I’m in the list for both bus operator and train conductor. 
 

bus operator was extended to 01/2021 , and my list for conductor expires 02/2022. 
 

I scored high and I know they contacted me to start the process, but I filled out the form to hold off I guess.

does anyone know how I can go about getting reinstated back to the list ? I never told them to take me off it. I’m still on the list but they probably skipped me by now.

i currently work for another city agency and I’m bout to jump ship and goto MTA. 

😑😑😑😑😑😑

Hey if any of you are going tomorrow, make sure the second you get out of Livingston, update us so we know what to expect. Bunch of us have different time brackets. Lol 

25 minutes ago, Dred said:

If they wanted a dress code they would mention it. When I went through the FDNY hiring process nobody ever was dressed up, mostly everyone wore sneakers and jeans. Nobody cares.

I personally would feel stupid if I got dressed up.

All you are is a number, and they have to hire you only based on your scores and passing tests. Impressing someone is just a waste of time as it means nothing. This is a city job. 

I am basing this off of going through the FDNY hiring process, and I believe it will be no different with a conductor job. 

The few people who got dressed up always looked odd. 

 

 

 

 

Lol I 100% agree with you sadly it’s the truth , but I also get what the other guy said about dress to impress. I’ve been employed with the city with two different agencies and if it doesn’t specify a dress code people did show up in jeans and everyone had the same equal opportunity of getting hired. To each there own but I only asked to get a feel for what other people were doing. Dred is 100% right when he says your just a number.

I have this Monday . What is the dress code ? What are you guys wearing ? I know it doesn’t mention it but just curious.

9 minutes ago, nycyellowjacket said:

Has anyone attempted to reschedule their OPA exam? And if so, what was the outcome?

I sent an email to examsunit@nyct.com on Sunday 9/24 requesting to reschedule. I have yet to receive a reply.

I rescheduled it and they gave me a new date.

23 minutes ago, Dave2836 said:

The OPA appears to verify you can comprehend, memorize, organize thoughts and verbally communicate them, most likely using the English language.  To my knowledge it wasn't a pre-employment requirement before now.

The final answer key does not exist, and neither does the eligibles list, so we can only anticipate our possible final scores using the proposed answer key.

http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/proposed_answerkey.htm

Top pay for Conductor by Feb 16, 2018 is $31.6350/hr, so you will be taking a paycut considering top pay.

Regarding the consideration to switch between professions is a personal choice.  Transit is 25/55 for retirement while NYPD depending on which year of induction might be 22 and out or less.  At top pay as a cop you can make well over $120k, and presuming you have very few command discplines, favourable record, win all your CCRB reviews, and get no G.O.15s you have a chance to make it all the way to Captain through civil service tests.  Down here, from what I've seen, Supt is an interview that requires a recommendation, correct me if I am wrong.  On the plus side, no more improper memo book entries and no residency requirement.

Promo for Conductor list is active until Feb 1, 2021, so should any of the eligibles who have been called and declined, have the option to be reinstated to the list for the next available class.

8094 is expected to expire on Feb 16, 2018.

Thank you for all of your information.

14 minutes ago, HeWi G said:

The oral proficiency assessment exam is to make sure you can read write speak and communicate in english. Also there is a memorization part of it. It explains everything in the letter they sent you. I got my letter a couple days ago. Appt on Oct 19th. Happy to see they are finally moving along with the process.

Dress code for OPA? Doesn’t say anything in the letter sooo. 

Can someone explain what exactly is the OPA and what it consist of? Is it something new that prior MTA conductor candidates did not have to take ?

Also how do I find out my score ? To be honest with you I forgot I even took this test. Is getting called now for the OPA a good sign ?

I’m actually a NYPD cop, I don’t know if making the switch is a good idea ? What is top pay for this exam ?

Thanks.