coolno9

4 hours ago, GerardL said:

Thank you..I’m in Cable Section..got hired as Perm. TEHP in April ‘18 , took PCM promo test in November, got called for Prov. PCM in April ‘19. So hoping this list is established soon so I can take some more seniority lol

What do you guys do in cable?

56 minutes ago, mianyc said:

I applied for LIRR third rail and I'm in training now (about 1 month)--would I be shooting myself in the foot going into this?  I didn't expect this to happen after waiting so long...not sure what to do.  I don't want to be stuck as a helper for 6 years just to make $30/hr.

Are you working as a helper in third rail? You can always take the next exam for maintainer.

3 hours ago, GerardL said:

all day..the earlier you get there, the better..alot of paperwork and alot of waiting..as far the whole thing, depends on when class starts..you’ll have to go back a second time to swear in and get your pass

Yup. I agree. The earlier you get there the better. Even if they tell you to come in at 8 AM or later, go to Livingston as early as possible because they will process you anyway. Best of luck guys!

1 hour ago, mianyc said:

just got an email to come in next week for "probable employment"---what does this mean??  did anyone else get one?

That is the first step on being hired to NYCT Congrats.

2 hours ago, Sam26 said:

Does anyone know what current salary for people who joined MTA like one year ago and they became permanent? 

$23

Received a letter mid December to come in for “probable permanent position”. I went there with other guys and we were told that the letter was sent by mistake. Bummer.

16 minutes ago, jake3178 said:

Received a pre-employment letter to come in for exam 7609 for a "probable permanent position" on Jan 7th.

Keep in mind, I was hired from this exam for a provisional position a year ago.

So that's for Santa got me for New Years... not a bad present at all.

Congrats bro. Did you also receive a letter for the results on exam #7609 including your list number? Its definitely a Happy New Year for you. Im still waiting for mine letter for permanent position.

Just received my list number today in the mail for exam #7609. I guess they finally decided to certify that test. Anyone else received their list number?

9 minutes ago, MaxFever said:

I think I speak on behalf of many hard working men and women who are just trying to get into MTA/NYCTA to provide a better future for themselves and their families. 

The SPA should be part of the multiple choice exam process. It's not fair to present it in its current form because many folks in the private sector don't get the opportunity to get trained on safe work methods.  

There are two purposes for the SPA; the main purpose is, will you be able to be understood on how you communicate thus the reason why they are recording your responses on tape. Majority of the people applying for these jobs are immigrants. The test pretty much takes common sense to figure out the safety violations that they show on the pictures. You are not allowed to have any kind miscommunication if youre working on the tracks. You will learn more about this when you go to “Flagging school”.

Hey guys, just to make this clear to everyone, the SPA test is like an OSHA test but you have to answer the questions verbally. You are right that its also tests your communication ability at the same time, so make sure that you give a clear and direct answer for each questions.

You can take as many Civil Service exams as you want. 

2 hours ago, tprashad0719 said:

Wow 97 ,I stand no chance with a 82 

You passed. That means you will be on the list. That’s all that matters.

12 hours ago, MaxFever said:

coolno9 & jake3178 since you guys are already working as a TEH. Is there a big shortage on TEH's or not really? Just wondering if I have a chance of getting called in before the year ends. 

I got hired last November after the #7609 exam. Yes it was a resume/work experience hiring, but a seniority list was also established based on our work experience. That means each certificate, experience has an equivalent point. There was a big push on hiring because of the “Subway Action Plan”. Now on your question, I really dont know the answer on that one. What I can tell you though is, there is an ongoing promotion for helpers to go to Maintainer school. So, I would assume that those vacated helper positions has to be replaced.

13 minutes ago, tprashad0719 said:

I was hired as a temporary worker for signal maintainer due to me passing the practical exam,yea it's not easy in signal school but from talking to a lot of people 

.its better to start off as a helper then promote to maintainer..

 

Temp worker is when you pass an exam

 

Provisional is when you took no exams ,in order to be permanent you'll have to pass the written or practical 

You have the status of “Provisional” once you get hired by TA. Even after passing the exam you will still have a provisional status for one year. After a year without any issues in your performance, then you will get your permanent status. 

To become a Signal Maintainer from being a Helper, you still have to PASS Signal Maintainer school. Promotion to be a Maintainer, or should I say, to be able to go to Maintainer School, is still based on your seniority. If you dont have that seniority to be on the list, you can always take a Signal Maintainer Exam whenever it becomes posted. Hope this will clarify everything. 

You have to have a background as a machanic to be qualified a Car Inspector. Signals and Car Inspectors are an entirely different department. I know that they are promoting a lot of CI to RCI though, so maybe they running short of Car Inspectors, so it may actually happen.

Well I want to get the permanent position first as a helper in case I get into any problems in Maintainer school. We have a helper who got assigned in our section because he failed Maintainer school not too long ago. If he did not have permanent status, he would have been back on the streets. Im working at 57th on the broadway line. How about you?

Signals is actually one of the best job in TA imo. Lots of OT and I think Signal maintainer is a fairly easy job. Ill be 1 year this November as a Helper and im planning to take the next promotional exam when it comes up.

Did anyone went to the protest session? Were there any changes with the proposed answer key?