CrazyD

1 hour ago, FrankRizzo said:

When did you take the written test for custodian? Did you have to interview as well?

 

 

This was last november. Interview was earlier this year. We applied for a GCT custodian. 

1 hour ago, NycHopeful718 said:

Yeah exactly.

 

mind if I ask what position you’re going for?

Custodian as well. Me and thinklikeamango took the first written test together, and now we are both taking the PAT as well. 

Thats great news, so as long as the boot is close to spec they don't mind? My old workboots are all oil covered and beat up i'm going to need new ones as well for my PAT to. 

3 hours ago, NycHopeful718 said:

It’s all gonna depend on the position and the classes starting date. 

so far for me  it’s been:

Exam: Jan

Initial BC: Jan

Interview: Mar

Conditional Hiring & Background: June

Medical: Aug

Supposedly the class is in September/October. 

My friend who went for a similar position to mine was processed and hired within 3 months. 

 

Yes, we weren't pursuing a trades job. It's a custodian job or non essential function which was part of the hiring freeze. My guess is we are waiting on retirements or something. I'm trying not to limit myself and keep applying for trades jobs I qualify for and other essential openings as well. I talked to a conductor who said don't rely on the one and just keep applying. I took his advice needless to say. 

On 8/3/2019 at 7:58 PM, dangernoodle said:

Not that I know of. Anything they're hiring for will be on the website. A lot of jobs have been taken down in light of the whole restructuring thing going on at the MTA.

Interview - February
Initial BC - April
Conditional Offer & Final BC - May
Hired - June

My job isn't safety sensitive, so there isn't a physical test, which expedited the process.

According to others that I work with, I was hired extremely quickly. Others took upwards of three years.

Me and another forum member interviewed in february and march of this year. No conditional offer as of yet. I suppose keep waiting it out? 

50 minutes ago, roadster991 said:

The board voted on it today and it will go forward...

http://www.mta.info/press-release/mta-headquarters/mta-board-approves-transformation-plan-–-agency-be-reorganized-first

https://new.mta.info/sites/default/files/2019-07/MTA Transformation Plan - Report.pdf

 

Who knows what all this will mean.

I heard it was to effect only non union administrative jobs. 

8 hours ago, dangernoodle said:

I got hired for MNR but I assume it's mostly the same process.

The first background investigation they'll ask you to complete is employment/education. Put everything in as accurately as possible as they'll get your exact position title and work dates from your previous employer and they'll match it against what you reported. Most previous employers don't specify whether you were fired or not, reasons, etc. But still, be honest. I was honest and told them I was involuntarily terminated from my previous job (even though they didn't tell them or give any reasons), with the exact reasons, and still got hired. Being honest goes a long way with MTA, lying is a sure-fire way to end any possibility of landing a job with them.

Once you pass that stage, you'll wait a little longer until they're ready to hire more people for the position. At that stage, you'll be asked to complete ANOTHER background investigation, which checks on your criminal history. Again, be completely honest. I know a couple ex-convicts who work with me, so having a record isn't a dead-end. I had no history so it wasn't an issue, but I can't speak for others. All I can tell you is to be honest - it's a very thorough investigation and they will find out if you lied. Even if a record has been sealed or expunged, they will find out, and you need to report it.

Once that's done, all you have to wait for is your offer letter, and you'll officially be an employee for one of the biggest transit agencies in the world.

Good luck!

How much longer did you have to wait after the initial background check and interview to get the criminal one? I heard they have you disclose past drug test's from employers as well. 

Will these layoffs apply to the railroads in terms of non essential jobs anyone think? 

With the announcement of possibly 1900-2700 layoffs, is it safe to say we have no shot now as far as the non essential positions are concerned? Is nothing set in stone yet as far as the reorganization plan? 

14 hours ago, FrankRizzo said:

Well I just got an email from staten island railway and it looks like I didnt get the job. Very depressing. Hopefully I'll hear back from Metro North for the custodial position one of these days. 

 

in the meantime I guess I'll keep applying 😩

Sorry to hear that frank... It seems like what everyone is saying is true though. No news is good news. You got a denial right away and haven't had one for the custodian position. 

16 hours ago, roadster991 said:

hey guys,

If you had an interview already, make sure you check your e-mail for any messages regarding a background check.   HR may or may not tell you one is coming, so take a look...Check all your folders SPAM etc. A 2nd interview or starting a background check would be the next step.  But I still believe they are under a hiring freeze and will delay this.  No news is good news.

Ok thank you roadster I will keep an eye out. Yeah me, frank, and thinklikeamango have not heard anything since our interviews. That step is before the medical and drug test? 

11 hours ago, roadster991 said:

I believe they won't lift the hiring freeze until after the consultants do their thing with streamlining the agencies back office operations.  It was supposed to be end of June, its probably more like end of July.

Thanks for the info roadster! Did you hear that from the last board meeting? Seems like it has been a long time now. I spoke to some MNRR employee's a couple months ago at GCT saying alot of retirements going on within the agency this year. 

16 hours ago, Gacerra1 said:

They will ask for professional references and i had to submit wage and income forms from irs , pay stubs and w-2’s. I woudnt disclose off books. IMO

Me as well. They dig DEEP lol. 

2 hours ago, FrankRizzo said:

Thanks @CrazyD !  Yeah I interviewed with Metro North over 6 months ago and havent heard anything.  I think starting pay for SIRTOA is $22.60 and goes up to 29 and change after 4 years. 

I'm re-writing my resume this week. Do you think it's a bad idea to list an off the books job? I worked off the books doing construction for a few months until I found the job where I'm at now.

Any info helps

 

Thanks!

It's off the books so i'm unsure. Everyone here says to DISCLOSE EVERYTHING. I am unsure in that situation. I would imagine yes but have some sort of proof of it. 

On 6/15/2019 at 1:19 PM, FrankRizzo said:

Gotcha, yeah I was suprised I got the call for an interview. Track worker seems like a good gig. Hope I get in. 

 

Thanks for the info!

Good luck on the interview frank! This may not be a major issue but the only big difference between the major railroads and NYCTA I believe is the pay frequency. I'm unsure of SIRTOA's benefits and pay. I have only applied to a few positions with them and no call backs. I've only had luck with metro north as far as interviews and testing. 

2 hours ago, FrankRizzo said:

Almost a year since I applied. Has everyone else been waiting this long to hear something? Or do you know of anyone waiting at least a year to hear something back? 

Same bro, applied in september of last year. It's a long process as long as we are employed by the MNRR at the end, that's what matters. I'm trying my best to have patience to. 

Any word from the board meeting regarding the freeze? 

7 minutes ago, Gacerra1 said:

I got called already but thank you

Good stuff, congrats on your new career. Let us know how trackworker is, I heard it can be tough but still pretty cool. 

27 minutes ago, Gacerra1 said:

Yep just giving an update

No problem. I just wish there was no freeze at all, sadly we are non essential functions as a custodian. I wish you good luck if you get called in september. Go get it man. 

1 hour ago, Gacerra1 said:

Trackworker class goes in sept

That is an essential job. I don't think custodians are essential. 

3 hours ago, FrankRizzo said:

Hey guys, 

 

Just wondering if anyone has heard anything back from Metro North. I was hoping i'd hear something in April but still nothing 🙁

Freeze I believe is still on. NYCTA's contract is up on may 15th and the next board meeting for metro north is may 22nd. We may hear something then? It's a waiting game and there is no telling how long sadly... 

53 minutes ago, Truckie said:

To my knowledge, the wreck crew is strictly internal (maybe there are exceptions).  The are considered the best of the best.   On occasion they have responded to incidents beyond Metro North's territory. 

Oh wow, that may have been the case then. I feel honored to have made it as far as I did then. I did not know they go beyond MNRR's territory either. 

4 minutes ago, FrankRizzo said:

Yeah I heard about that. I'd go but sadly I'm not skilled at electrical work. Have you tested and interviewed for more than one position? 

I have tested for quite a few more, however I did not pass them all. Farthest I made it was close to an interview for carman wreck crew. Either I was too green or I believe an internal candidate got it over me, which is fair and fine. The position said filled after my hands on test the following couple days later and I still needed to pass a weld test which takes another week to do I believe. Based on what gacerra said, it takes awhile to start if you are chosen. He has to wait 5 months. 

2 hours ago, FrankRizzo said:

Anyone know if the freeze is still on?

It's possible, no clue all we can go by is speculation. They are doing an electrical skilled trades fair at GCT soon that's all I do know.

13 hours ago, FrankRizzo said:

So I called the number and spoke to someone who worked for the MTA. He said that Metro North doesnt tell people if they're still being considered for employment or the status of their application. They also wont inform anyone if they decide not to hire. 

He said the process takes awhile so who knows. I've heard of people waiting 6 months to a year and heard some people get hired right after interviews.

Greattt, so that's why that employee said KEEP APPLYING and don't rely on it. ( which i didnt no start date lol). Well, hopefully they hire us all as a group...