wstone17

21 hours ago, dewclaw said:

@wstone17 Hey man, you know what to expect for the exam at the end of BST? They say that everyone passes but they are hitting us with a ton of information, which is manageable and all, but a lot of us are wondering what to expect. Do you know if its multiple choice, true or false, fill in the blank, verbatim, a mix of everything? What about the practice final, is that a pretty good indication of what will be on the test? 

Everything is verbatim. There may be 1 or 2 fill ins or multiple choice but u will still have to know everything verbatim. Theres alot of rules that u cant explain without knowing it verbatim. A rules examiner will just mark it wrong. Some rules are almost in a different language 🤨

On 2/27/2019 at 12:04 PM, dewclaw said:

Does anyone know what we're going to be doing after the exam on Wednesday? The email says be prepared to stay 5-6 hours but the test is only 90 minutes. @wstone17

 

After the test they will grade them. They will either call you to sign paperwork about not being able to take S&D for a year or call you into a room to explain the next step which is the basic skills class.

On 2/24/2019 at 10:17 PM, dewclaw said:

@wstone17 do you think having a prior shoulder surgery from 2/3 years ago would DQ someone from the block operator position at the medical exam? 

I dont see why that would affect u. as long as u pass the medical and have all of your paperwork from the doctors

3 hours ago, dewclaw said:

Nice.. What did the interview & medical really consist of? I see in your profile it looks like you got hired on as a block op a year ago, how do you like the job? Also, what does job security look like as the LIRR moves towards centralized train control? Are they planning on eliminating towers and then laying off redundant block operators in the future? 

Medical is a simple physical and agility test. For the interview just make sure u know the full job description of what a block operator does. 

The job is good so far. Some days are easy and some days are stressful but everyday is a new day. Just listen to the mentors and people training u and dont be a know it all. Job security is fine. We will all be in Jamaica central control eventually and the goal is to qualify as a dispatcher. Operator position will be gone eventually.

21 minutes ago, dewclaw said:

Yeah dude, I'd actually do anything to make it into the June or October class. I can't imagine too many people scoring 100's / high 90's. Same, I'm hoping to finish all today and just be reviewing non-stop as well. 

 

I'm assuming that all the high scoring candidates will be moved to the un-paid training/Basic Skills? It's only 6 days after the test date so I can't imagine them having a real complicated selection process behind it other than the high scorers. 

Everybody who passes S&D will be in the basic skills class...after the class is over hr will start background check and medical

For LIRR you would have to be a block operator/train director and then be qualified on group 3 positions in 204 before being able to qualify on group 2 positions (dispatcher)

The S&D test should be 35 definitions and 15 signals. 3 weeks to study I believe 72 defs and around 40 signals. Not all signals like AC or engineer. Same definitions though. No interview on test day. 2 weeks of basic skills class after the test

6 hours ago, Noob said:

@wstone17 and do you know if everybody receives the background check email? I don't really have anything on my background except my military service and the companies I worked for.

I'm sure everyone does. Once u receive that and the medical you are basically hired as long as everything goes well 😁

23 hours ago, Noob said:

@wstone17 I can't wait till i start working. I'm still waiting on background check or medical email. Do you know if everybody receives that background check email before getting medical email?

Background check was first then medical

8 hours ago, Noob said:

@wstone17 oh really? that's great news!! btw how's the observation looking like? is it the job super busy?

Depends which tower we're working. The 4 block towers have less traffic than the director towers. I've been in queens tower for a few weeks. Its pretty busy but we have to post the 4 block towers before we get to post the director towers. So with time comes experience. Just have to stay on your toes!

4 hours ago, Noob said:

is anybody here who went to the 01/25/2018 orientation finished with everything? If so, did HR tell you when the next class is?

I was told 2 weeks ago that they're hiring 8 more Block Operators. I looked at the roster and the hire dates are mostly April and August so maybe something soon for u guys...BTW half of us aren't posting yet. Just observing at director towers

22 hours ago, Noob said:

@wstone17 Nice! Congrats to you and 7 other people!! So between August and October? Damn. Waiting is killing me but im happy as long as I get in. In your classroom, were they all same people from basic training from back in February?

Yea. All 8 were from basic skills

18 hours ago, Noob said:

@wstone17 Wow. Everybody gonna pass i think. Thats a great news! By the way, do you when the next class gonna start? I heard around September or so.

The other 3 guys all passed today. I think Linda may have said sometime between August and October. I'm not sure tho

7 hours ago, Noob said:

Any updates on anybody?

Out of 8, 5 of us passed. The other 3 are re-taking the book of rules final tomorrow.

3 minutes ago, Noob said:

I didn't receive any emails about background check. I guess they already picked all 8 people before the interview...I hope I can get into the next class.

I guess so. Hopefully there is another one this year. Keep studying and keep applying.

12 minutes ago, Noob said:

No I didn't. when did you do the background check? I only went for an interview on 28th and the lady said they will let me know on Monday but i haven't received any emails. I recently had to send my DD214 (military document) to the lady on Wednesday.

I just looked in my emails...looks like I received the site for the background check on March 16th. About a month before the class. Seems right cuz my coworker just received his the other day for asst conductor and his class is in like 5-6 weeks

3 minutes ago, Noob said:

No I didn't get any emails regarding an offer of employment. I only received an email and call for the interview date. Does that mean I'm not considered for hire? :/

Did you do a background check with sterling? Maybe they really only chose 8 people. Other 4 will be on a list.

1 minute ago, Noob said:

From what I heard from basic training and interview, they gonna pick people and I was wondering if all people got selected or not. So there were only 3 or 4 people at medical?

I only saw 1 other guy at the medical office. He was leaving as I was filling out paperwork. Did u receive an offer of employment? I got an email with one after basic skills class. I wasn' sure if all 12 were getting one or only 8 of us. I was offered employment as long as I passed the interview, medical exam and completed paperwork. 

2 minutes ago, Noob said:

Really? congrats! when did you do your interview and how many people were on medical btw? I did it on 03/28/18 and I'm still waiting for an email/call.

Thanks! I also had my interview on 3/28 and saw 2 other guys there. At the medical I saw 1 other. I went Tuesday but couldn't pass the vision so I had to get glasses. I passed the next day.

1 minute ago, Tk0630 said:

What does the medical exam consist of?

1st part is with a physical therapist...climb into and out of a simulated train. Walk over a bench, on tracks and 3 steps on a 2x4. Simple

2nd part is with a nurse. Height weight BP vision and hearing

3rd part is with a doctor. Check your heart, lungs, check for hernias, reflexes and make sure you have no back/shoulder injuries. I might be forgetting some but I think that was it.

On 4/3/2018 at 11:25 AM, Noob said:

any updates? :/

I just had my medical exam Wednesday of this week. I gave my job notice yesterday. Start date is April 18th 😀😀