CrazyD

49 minutes ago, FrankRizzo said:

Would we be notified if we passed the interview or would it be in our application section of our MTA account? I see it says I passed pre-screening for a few of the jobs I applied for.

I would check both just to be sure. Like mango said I'm not 100% either. 

1 hour ago, FrankRizzo said:

Hello everyone who has interviewed with Metro North. Has anyone heard back or begun the physical abilities / drug test? If so how long after you interviewed did it take to hear back?

Thanks!

 

Haven't heard a thing man. 

8 minutes ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Yeah I hope so man, feels like the home stretch.

I hope so to... Only time will tell. 

I think we may hear something in the next 2 weeks if you really are the last interview. 

1 hour ago, Gacerra1 said:

Thank you, congrats to you as well. Where are you located ? I heard 30 track workers will be hired this year and the class is april but ia un reliable source. 

I'm in putnam county. Where did you hear that from? It sounds accurate. I think people are going to start being called in soon if they are chosen for medical and drug test in that case. 

28 minutes ago, Gacerra1 said:

Im currently doing the background check and submitting tax documents etx... i applied in april of 2018. I was told the next step is a formal interview, physical ability, medical, drug test. 

Didnt hear anything about any more testing other than the 90 day probation period. 

Congratulations! That's great no other testing then. As long as your bg check goes good, interview, you will be ok. I interviewed in mid february and haven't heard anything yet so you may take awhile to hear something possibly. Thinklikeamango is still interviewing for the position as well. I feel we will be hired in as a group like alot of the others say usually happens on the forum. 

14 hours ago, Gacerra1 said:

Took a track worker exam on 3/8/19 for metro north they said results were 2-4 weeks away. I got a email saying I passed and to fill out the background information 2 business days later. 

Im guessing they are off a freeze? I heard track workers go in april. 

If you applied prior to november of last year or december AKA us, I believe we are safe from the freeze since they needed to hire us in the first place. If you noticed, the careers site has been prety dry. I think april and may are the next classes of people regardless of the craft. I also read september for some as well. Btw congrats on passing the test. Next step is your BG check, then interview. You might need another hands on test before the interview since it is a more skilled position. I had a hands on test after my written one for carman. 

5 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

I still got like another week or so, I wish they would have scheduled it sooner. Did they contact anyone yet or are they waiting for spring to start hiring?

I think you might be the last interview. After that then the medical I believe. 

How did it go?

6 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

They scheduled it almost 2 weeks away. I'm happy I got this far let's see what happens next.

Good luck. They did the same time frame for me. I don't think anyone will be called in for the medical until all interviews for those who made it are conducted and over with. 

9 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

I finally got an email today and have my interview scheduled. Let's see what happens, I hope we get in.

When is it? I wonder if everyone who tested and passed will be hired. I'm sure we are the last class before they hire more. I haven't seen this job open up at all. Let's be grateful if we both get it. I already am grateful for how far I have made it already. Glad to hear you got your e-mail. We might be hired at the same time if we are both hired. 

Well, I failed the test. They have no mercy and I did not mention the other requirement. I tried to assemble it back together as quick as I could and I did not get one bolt fastened tight enough within the time limit. All bolts must be fastened very tight. The next step is a 3G AWS arc welding test and then an interview. I hope this helps anyone else who is pursuing this position. Good luck! If anybody is truly mechanically inclined and has years of experience I have no doubt they are qualified. I happen to be still a bit green, I gave it my best shot and that's all that matters. I feel if I had only 10 more minutes I would have got it lol which is also why i say I'm still green. 

6 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

What questions did they ask you ? Regular questions?

Honestly, I was a little overwhelmed. I won't disclose the main point's for my own possible job security. It was very in depth, like I said before they don't want just anybody. The interview will make you realize the kind of job you signed up for and how serious the MTA actually is, more than one would expect even for a cleaner. Like I said, they want the best of the best it seems and certain correct response's. Put it this way it's not your average factory, trades, union, or tech firm interview. It was the most professional interview I have ever sat in. On a side note having any of those other one's listed in your past for an interview will help as they asked a few similar questions.  They also send you an interview preparation attachment with the interview confirmation e-mail, which definitely helps but still is a challenge when you finally get there. I'm not saying this to intimidate anybody, but it's just my opinion based on my own experience. Good luck again. 

Well, it wasn't a motor. It was 2 pieces of sheet metal connected by bolts and spacers. Overall, wasn't that bad I assembled and disassembled within the time limit of 70 minutes. Next step they said is an AWS vertical stick welding test. 

26 minutes ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Not yet, hope I get one sooner or later. Hopefully they call you back for the medical and stuff.

Ik i'm keeping my fingers crossed. I believe you will get called man. When is the question keep an eye on the e-mail brother. 

1 hour ago, Thinklikeamango said:

How did you think it went?

I think it went well tbh with you. I was a little anxious being this will be the best career I've ever had if I get it, they could see it but also confident. Also, did you get an email yet? 

Did not ask about the hiring freeze, nor was it mentioned. Anyways, short, normal, and standard interview. They basically won't hire just anybody for the hell of it. 

Also, they said it involves assembling and disassembling a motor. Nothing was specified if it was electric or diesel motor or a tiny lawn mower motor. 

Okay guys, I received a phone call this afternoon and I have a practical skills test following the written one I took. Wish me luck everyone please! I'll keep this thread updated with details for anyone else making it into this position. 

1 hour ago, FrankRizzo said:

Crazy D, pleaseee see if you can find out any info on the hiring freeze while you are there!

I won't press too hard, but i'm sure it will come up in topic without me having to ask if it's lifted or not. If they ask if I have any questions at the end i'll ask them. 

5 minutes ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Any updates? 

Not yet, interviews still a week away. I'll post here as soon as it's over. 

Does anybody know the difficulty to get a CDL B license? I know it's very expensive.... I can drive a forklift and a 3500 pickup/work truck, but no experience at all with CDL vehicles. I am actually surprised I could test, considering they said you need one within 60 days of hire for this position. 

3 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Tell us how it goes and what kind of questions they ask.

I plan on it. Trying to share as much info as I can for anyone in the future that comes to these forums. 

Just now, FrankRizzo said:

Good luck on your interview @CrazyD let us know how it goes. I interviewed for custodian a while back. Hopefully I hear back. 

Thank you frank. I hope you get a call for the test and physical really soon. It's a long road getting into a big place like the MTA. Keep your head high, work hard, and hope for the best. We all made it this far, let's go further. 

7 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Nice hopefully I get an email, good luck hope you get the job.

Thanks you 2. I don't think the hiring freeze applies to us in that case. I think it applies NOW, have you seen the careers site lately? Barely anything except for professional college degree jobs.