moussaberte

9 minutes ago, Soup said:

Oh ok , thanks . Do they ask which borough you want to work in or is it wherever they need you for the week ?

 

Its wherever they need you but it's not for the week more like until theres another pick they'll explain all of that it's too much to type 

9 hours ago, Soup said:

Hey Moussaberte , Have you started school yet ? If so , how long is the school and where are the classes located ? Did you or anyone else get drafted for Signal Maintainer Trainee ? Do they ask or allow you guys to pick which division ( Power , Telephone, Elevator & Escalator , etc ) you will be assigned to ? Any info would be greatly appreciated ,Thanks .

School is like a month I finished school in January the classes are at the signal school of you get drafted for signal maintainer trainee you should be happy because then your being trained to be a mantiner qnd not a helper just dont fail the school or else your out. No we dont choose it depends on where they need people at.

Guys don't worry the process for me dident take long

On 3/27/2018 at 12:07 AM, shopwitvel said:

Took my oral communication safety test for Electrical Helper #8606 on 3/25/18.. Pretty easy test, took about 20 minutes. I really think I passed the test but after the test nobody told me anything. Did anyone else take this safety test? Does anyone know what happens next? Or how long the process takes? 

Yeah I took the test took me about 1 month to be called for a drug test and some more time after for final processing 

4 hours ago, tprashad0719 said:

even if you take this other exam in July you will be hired as provisional, the education and experience is the same thing as you taking the exam "multiple choice"  both you get a list # when established, if I was you I would take this signal maintainer exam that is currently out now and work as a helper in the mean time ..look at provisional as probation time that's all, I hardly heard of MTA laying off people

Yea I'm going to apply for the signal mantiner exam I think you do it over mail and I know it might be the same but according to some guys they are guys that have been provisinal for years because they haven't took a test so that' where I'm like damn let me just be sure 

On 3/8/2018 at 8:14 AM, tprashad0719 said:

hey guys, I applied for exam 8606 transit electrical helper in OCT 2017 and received a letter today for the same thing, the application was based on experience and education where there was no exam giving, is this job safe to proceed ? its for a "provisional" position and I am currently working at in my job for over 10 years now so its hard to make the move for a "provisional"

 

Moussaberte, why take the exam again if your already in?

Well because I'm hired provisonalyand even thoughwe were told that once the list gets approved by dcas we will become permenate I don' wanna take that risk and I'll rather take an actual exam in case they want to lay people off that way I'll be on another exam list 

6 hours ago, Jpr29 said:

Is anyone that took this test 7609 is permanent ??

Nope I took that test which wasent even really a test and I'm provisional 

On 2/28/2018 at 5:23 PM, GerardL said:

Took NYCTA Helper Exam 4607. 2015 I believe.

Oh alright thanks I'm gonna take the test in July how was it when you took it do you remember? 

On 2/14/2018 at 12:03 PM, GerardL said:

Hey. I know this topic has been dead for some time but I assume some of you may have been hired. I took Exam 4607 and deferred two times and now am thinking of taking the position. It is for Electrical Helper Signals 01-F (I believe that’s the correct title). I held off on the class starting this coming Monday the 19th since there is another in April.

I have some questions that if you guys could answer or give your opinion, I’d really appreciate it. 

The starting pay on this job is $21.40 something. It goes into effect on the 16th. I currently make $25 an hour with a raise due in April at my commercial electrician job. My biggest concern is the paycut and not being able to pay the rent and bills. Its been weighing on my quite heavy. I know the benefits and 401k are a no brainer, but  I’m more worried about the now. I’ve looked on the seethroughny site to see the salaries of this position and the numbers are mind blowing. Top guy pulled in 100k at $22 p/h.

Is the overtime there for the taking? Also, I assume like everyone else, nobody really wants to be working 60 or 80 hours a week and neither do I. How much of your paycheck comes out for health ins., and other benefits? I guess I’m just looking for an inside perspective to help put my worries aside. Lastly, new hires, should I expect to work at night or does everyone start off with a 7-9am start once training is over? I thank you in advance for your answers.

You took a test? It wasent just your resume and experience?

4 hours ago, J2wresnwood said:

@G13. Thx. Much appreciated. What is an MOW ??

It means Maintenance of way

3 hours ago, Farjo33 said:

What was with the guy playing with the switch control at lunch time.  That was nuts.  

Wait there was someone playing with it was he a helper or someone that actually has the power to touch the switch?

Alright I mean hopefully it I sent that bad

24 minutes ago, jake3178 said:

oh boi, here we go, why not talk to one of us a class ahead.. you'll have much more freedom to walk around in the coming days so you can ask all your "silly" questions lol jk... we didn't have anyone to ask and we were stressed

Okay will do but what the answer to the question?

Hey guys how strict are they about that communication test and how hard is it because they way they were saying it was like it' the end of the world I know it' important but is it as hard as they make it out to be or do they add some hype to work up your nerves 

5 hours ago, Farjo33 said:

They wanted you guys in at 7.  Guess they never got the message over to orientation LOL.  After tomorrow you will be 7-3

Oh wow haha time to start getting ready to go 

57 minutes ago, jake3178 said:

thats next week. see you at the school tomorrow.. btw, did they tell you to come in at 7am or 8?

Oh alright and they told us to be there at 8 I should hopefully be there by 7:30 if not before. You guys are gonna be there?

On 11/28/2017 at 3:49 PM, jake3178 said:

Flagging was moved to next week, doing some other classes this week. so far we were paid once. getting our 2nd check this thursday, I can already see online that I'll get 1k clean, after all taxes, including 5% to 401k (we only worked 72 hours past 2 weeks cause of a holiday) ... direct deposit kicks in after several pay periods.

The only notable thing is that someone was already called in for a random, so kids, don't do drugs (or even drink heavy a day before work).

How' flagging man?

3 minutes ago, SteveNYC said:

Flagging in general isn't hard at all. If you passed the Trackworker exam, this is just another common sense test. Passing is 100%, you must get the questions all correct on the written exam. You'll see when you get to flagging school, the instructors go over everything enough as to where you should get 100% without even second thinking a question.

Oh alright thanks and I wouldent know about the trackworkers exam I got hired for electrical helper 

On 11/27/2017 at 4:15 AM, mediccjh said:

Another piece of advice:

PAY ATTENTION IN THE FLAGGING CLASSES!!!!!

 

If your flags are set up improperly, YOU CAN DIE.

 

 

How is the class how hard is the test? Can you be kicked out if you fail?

On 11/12/2017 at 5:06 PM, VA Slim said:

scoop11211 

We take some test but they dont matter

The instructor said the only test that matter is the one u take at flagging school

He said that u have 2 pass that test or u have to do the class over

Because u cant work without having ur flaggibg certification

Did he menion what you do and what the test is about or if you could be kicked out for failing?

One last thing have you guys did electrical work yet or just flaging and what not and if you guys did go electrical what have you been doing?

Did they ever explain what the temp position ment and wht we were put there?

I also have a question hows flaging school? What tests are g8ving and how are the five days on the field like?

Hey guys I got a question about flagging school how is it? Like what do you do there and are there any test you have to take. One last thing how is it like working on the filed for those five days?

Hey guys I got a question about flagging school how is it? Like what do you do there and are there any test you have to take. One last thing how is it like working on the filed for those five days?