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1 hour ago, Chris127 said:

anybody else get a call today for the april 2nd class?

I did, however I had to pass on this class b/c it is such short notice ( I am currently employed and dont want to burn bridges). From what I understand the next class will be on 4/23 and due to my list number 13xx, they told me i will almost certainly be called for that class as well. Good luck and hope to hear about the training. 

2 hours ago, Queensqueens111 said:

Like young sad you may have to since the thirty day expiration. Either way for the medical you have to give a urine sample they check right there but it’s for amino acids, sugar levels and stuff. i’d advise anyway not to drink the 4 days before your drug test and medical. This job you have to be clean anyway might as well start being clean now.

I just received a canvass letter to report to the Employment Center on Monday at 730am. So is this the medical urine test (amino acids, sugar levels etc) or a drug urine test ???  Because of the short notice its kinda important. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. FYI this is the first letter ive received if that helps

1 minute ago, G13 said:

It’s based on which report locations have openings. Doesn’t matter if you live out in ENY, if there’s a slot open at 239th street yard, and that’s the only one available, you’re gonna have to make that trip everyday until the next pick or youre able to bid out. 

Got it, thanks again 

5 minutes ago, Queensqueens111 said:

Rdo is your days off. As of right now top pay is 33 after 5 years, and yea OT depends on where you are really. A cleaner isn’t going to get as much OT as someone in capital construction.

another stupid question, what are the determining factors of where you are placed after school ? is totally random and out of your control or is there some reasoning to it ? 

33 minutes ago, G13 said:

1) I believe it’s 23 and change (I’d have to check my files for an exact number)

2) it’s capped at about $32 and change currently after your 5th year (again, I’d have to check). 

3) a little more than a dollar. 

4) Not really. There are instances where you get to pick into a morning shift out of school, but it’s not really the norm. 

5) From what I can tell, not really. I could be wrong though. Your pay is based upon your title/seniority, regardless of which shift you’re on. 

6) Never “expect” OT. It’s definitely there but it’s dependent on what zone/gang you’re in. Some of my classmates rarely get to see the OT sheets at their quarters but it’s pretty regular at my quarters. OT is also dependent upon your RDOs. Some OT May pop up but it may fall on a regular shift for you. 

Thanks for the help

What is an RDO ?? and if you are lucky enough to get placed into a zone with OT how many hours could you realistically expect on a weekly basis ?? and can you expect it every week or is it sporadic ? Sorry, if these questions are a pain. I want to take the job but I really need to make sure it makes financial sense for me b/c I would be taking a significant pay cut from my current job based on the $23/hr rate

Long story short, my list number is 13xx, mail was delivered to wrong address, I went down to DCAS Friday to re-certify, still waiting for that but I just discovered this forum and I had a couple questions that hopefully anyone could help me out with :

1. what is 2018 starting salary ? ( in 2012 base pay was around $20.37/hr)
2. what are the salary increases over time ? ( in 2012 after 4 years salary increases to $29.10 )
3. what are the current night/weekend differentials ?
4. when starting out do you have a choice between day and night shifts ?
5. are there any career benefit to working days or working nights ? ( i.e. - more opportunity for advancement;  more overtime; more pay etc )
6. how much OT can you expect on a weekly basis ? 

Thanks in advance, any help is greatly appreciated.