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anybody here starting class next week? Either 11 or 12 from this test are reporting to 1114 Atlantic/1097 Pacific St on Monday. 

On 10/1/2021 at 9:08 PM, Obry said:

Just took the SPA test and i feel like i did terrible because i was nervous and kept freezing up during my responses. Some of the questions were vague and it confused me and one of the questions didnt even have anything to do with the actual picture. Does anyone know what happens if I fail the spa test? I already did a drug test for pre employment.

Not sure if you could fail it. If you had a basic sense of the safety issues in the pictures then you should be good. When you get hired, trust me, safety is going to be beat into you. A ton of classes you will be put into. The initial track flagging class is 2 weeks long for example.

On 9/19/2021 at 3:04 PM, Obry said:

Does anybody know whats on the spa test and if there is any way to study for it? I just got called to take it in 2 weeks.

SPA test is a safety assesment. When I did it years ago, they showed me pictures of certain situations and asked me what was unsafe in the pictures and what potential hazards are. Its easy, don't sweat it. I'm at my yard right now and there's a bunch of new helpers in the classroom downstairs...not sure where they're going but they are in the Power dept.

On 8/3/2021 at 12:58 PM, Jamal022 said:

No that not how it works seniority works whoever’s been working on the books longer I just finished class if list #1 Finish class in October his seniority is not higher than mine

Yup. Whoever starts working first has higher seniority. If #300 is hired first and #1 is hired 3 days later, 300 is senior. Not sure if you guys are coming in permanent or provisional but taking that same situation, if you were hired provisionally, if 1 became permanent first, then he would be senior.

On 6/2/2021 at 7:42 PM, Kevnyc98 said:

Yeah I finished final processing at the end of April I was supposed to start May 3rd but I got a medical hold because I hadn't shaved my beard. Due to that I was placed in the June 14th class. So heads up for those that have to do medical still, make sure your beard is shaved or else it may cause delay.

What dept. you going to that you had a medical hold because of your beard? That's something new because we only had to shave our beards once we went to Confined Space training or Respirator class. We only shave now when we have a job that we need to wear a respirator.

19 hours ago, J3737 said:

 

I never got it in the mail, I only saw it on the paperwork when I went a few weeks ago for the second drug test. My list # was in the 160s but I’m not sure if they’re even going in order lol

The list is going to be certified soon and letters should go out. They can't open the next TEHP exam without establishing the list from the prior exam. And you have to take care of all tickets before you can be processed. Guy in my yard dropped in seniority because he was fighting a ticket when he was supposed to be made permanent.

If you guys get an official letter with your list # in the mail, let me know please. My fiance's brother took the exam but ran into a snag with the experience so its up in the air. Also, if anybody is assigned to Power Dept., I can give you some insight. I'm in Cable Section in Power Dept. Thanks.

On 1/4/2021 at 7:31 PM, J3737 said:

I also went today and had to refill out all the paperwork, luckily it just gave me something to do while waiting for them to call me up. I saw my list number and it was in the 160’s, and I’m also in Elevators as seen on the paperwork they handed me

Usually the first batch of new hires will go to E&E. Don't be suprised if your paper work says one thing and when you go to swear in, they tell you that you're going to a different department.

I’m pretty sure this is going to get zero replies but figured I’d try it anyway. I’m looking to duplicate the 69 key. People who have it don’t recall where they got it copied, just saying Manhattan. Guys in my yard have copies and an original. I’ve called a ton of locksmiths, one who even said he has the machine but nobody knows how to use it. Let’s see what happens here...thanks

1 hour ago, Craig spencer said:

What does final medical consist of 

Bunch of tests..Vision Test, Hearing Test, Lung Capacity Test (Spirometry), EKG, Blood Pressure, once that’s all done, you’ll wait for a TA Doc to go over everything and sign off on you..you’ll be there all day..i just went for my yearly and I was there from 9am-3:30

16 hours ago, Craig spencer said:

Is there a number to call to find out what they are up to on the list?

Try calling MTA Exams Unit .. 347-643-7221

don't go by what you paper says..you may or may not go to elevator and escalator..mine said signals and i went to power and guy that just came in a few months ago, his said E&E and hes in Power

7 hours ago, Oxl6665 said:

What’s up guys how you all doing on the training. Hope all is well an you guys really like what you doing. Any update you guys want to share. About being on the job for 2 weeks. Also is there any talks about when the next set of calls would be made. Congratulation to you guys for making it to week 2. 

Next calls being made isn’t going to be told to anyone that is in training..for the class that is there now, they already know what dept. theyre going to but i was told 10 new helpers coming to cable next week..you guys waiting for calls just gotta hold out..there is literally no way of knowing

16 hours ago, 98vice said:

So how much  person  per class if you and long the training going for ???

there is no set number for a class. it could be 3,10,40, or 100..it depends on what section needs what..and training im sure is different for each section..impossible to figure out unless you speak to someone from that section..

you should have an admission letter in the mail today or tomorrow..if you get that, i think your good

53 minutes ago, 98vice said:

So many of  these maintenance departments under staff meaning not enough man power or what ???

couldnt tell you..where im at theres 34 maintainers and 10 helpers and cable section still has BK Nights and Bronx Days/Nights

44 minutes ago, 98vice said:

Anyone know how many people or person  the  classes  comprised of and how long the training  for any of these maintenance departments?????

it all depends on how many people they call and what section you go to..class sizes are different all the time..it seems initial training last 3 weeks now for my section at least (Power Cables)..for Cable, you have to do additional training..Flagging is 2 weeks, Respirator is 1 day, Confined Space is 3 days, and Asbestos is 1 week but not necessary to work in the field..

On 7/7/2019 at 6:22 AM, 98vice said:

Early on in a chat in the forum someone said the are  eight (8) maintenance department in MTA will anyone will like to name them or part of  ..... Thanks in advance for anyone reply 

Signals, Elevator & Escalator, Power, Power Distribution, Lighting, Telephone, Infrastructure..cant think of another one

1 hour ago, Chro said:

Lol. Well now you know (y) Got all my cable info from him. He said it was the best job hes ever had. 

Good luck man..lemme know what day you heading to Atlantic

12 hours ago, Chro said:

As long as I can get Locust i'll be happy at this point lol Go chill with my buddy.

 

Pretty sure I know who your buddy is by you saying put in 170 1st day..was a little upset that he had to go to BX lol

4 hours ago, Chro said:

Not really sure what's going on lol.

We did Right to Know last week. Track training is on thursday/friday. 

i think what they’re doing is getting you basic qualifications..my first two weeks i did track safety, right to know, and fire evac/safety. so i believe your first day will be at Atlantic and next day or that night if youre nights, youll go to your spot. i think 3 of you will go locust night and 1 will stay bk days. 

and 3 of those helpers i just found out are getting transferred..2 to Test and one to Zones i believe

9 hours ago, Chro said:

I'm at 53rd Yes. Started on the 24th. Me and 3 other guys coming into cable. My friend started last year july or something like that. The power school dudes said that cable in BX was looking for a driver so who knows. 

BX always needs drivers lol..they just got 6 helpers and sent one of their drivers to BK..those 6 obviously would go for driving school before you..wonder why youre doing 3 weeks before coming...you doing Fire Prevention or Right to Know? 

2 minutes ago, Chro said:

Yeah, BX Nights. Why the 22nd lol? They said 15th but who knows honestly. The teachers told me helpers in SO/Zones don't drive trucks. They drive SUVs and what not. Don't need a CDL. Idm getting a CDL for cable but i hate driving big ass cars in nyc. 

You in class already at 53rd? I thought you were starting first day like at 130 on the 15th. The supervisors and office guys will be there on the 15th but all the helpers and maintainers are off. The last group that came in stayed in BK until they were all qualified and then got shipped to Locust. About 5 months. Not sure if they will do the same with 3 guys. BK days only has 3 helpers that aren’t drivers and they will probably be promoted soon. When did your friend start in Cable?

47 minutes ago, Chro said:

I was told I should go on the 8th but they later came back and said the 15th. I am going to ask just to make sure. Have to go to Atlantic to get location, hopefully the bronx. 

And Idk man, I barely did anything in my previous job. I'm going to file my transfer first day but If i decide i like it then i'll definitely stay. My buddy in the cable section said he filed his 170 the first day but he liked it there so he decided to stay. The power school guys said that Helpers mainly drive, even in the other sections (SO/Zones). 

So the week of the 22nd you’ll come to Atlantic. That’s where im at..BK days..i dont think youll have an issue getting bronx but it will probably be nights. Helpers in Cable don’t drive unless they have CDL. its a 2 week class but it takes a while to go to that class and its up to office who is gonna go. SO and Zones, don’t need a CDL. As for your transfer, you can put it in but it will be at least several months before they honor any transfers. Your buddy is in Locust Night right?