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I think the last certification was March. Several people added themselves back to the list but haven’t been called for this reason. Maybe it’ll happen this month.

I think you have to go see a doctor if you couldn't produce enough urine for the test. It doesn't seem to be something you can just come back in and do. They instruct you to drink water and wait. If you couldn't produce a urine sample it seems a doctor has to certify that you have a medical condition which prevents you from producing sufficient urine. They should have let you drink water and try again. But maybe I'm wrong. Why didn't you drink a lot of water before the test?

Are you saying the person restored in May hasn't been called for another drug test yet? How often does transit request a certified list? Guess it'll be a long wait.

This sounds right. I think you're required to have a physical copy of the rulebook in school car so they'll give you one.

Call them. If you're clear and there's space they will add you to the Oct class. Some people get into the class just before it starts.

Anyone had to have their name restored to the list? How long did it take? Once restored will you just be called in for another drug test followed by the medical. Thanks for the help.

- You should get a clearance letter before you go to the medical. It will make everything easier. - There are no rules about tattoos. - They will be testing for marijuana. Even though it's legal this title will not allow you to use it or have it in your system. You will be disqualified. - A medical prescription will not be accepted. It won't make any difference.

The next Conductor class is on Sept 13th. Found out today. Seems like they really need a lot of Conductors. Good luck to all.

A little early, 15-20 minutes is good.

Did the drug test today. It wasn't too bad. Not many conductors were there, lots of Bus Operators and some Train Operators. In by about 7, out by about 10. They staggered the arrival times so there wasn't as much waiting around in line. I asked about the September class date but no one seems to know. It'll probably be late September so I suppose I'll get called for the medical two weeks from now.

I'm high #2700's and just got a call for a drug test on Friday. No email yet. Wonder what the date of the Sept class will be?

I'm well aware of the ramifications. He made a mistake and will have to pay the price. I'm simply saying don't judge him. We've all had lapses in judgement but most of our mistakes haven't been broadcast to the world.

He who is without sin, let him cast the first stone.....

This list will be extended. Maybe even for two years. There is no way they are going to have exams and create a new list in the middle of a pandemic. You're more than fine.

What does your blood pressure have to be under?

Congrats on the weight loss. That's impressive!

Eat high potassium foods for the next few days, or, take a little potassium and magnesium if you can. Cut the sugar (bananas) and salt if you can, they make you retain water. Drink as much water as you can up to two days day before the medical and then drink as little as you can on the day before the medical. That way on the morning of the medical you won't be carrying a lot of water. The water really makes my pressure shoot up. Breathe from your stomach while you're there and especially when they take your blood pressure. Good luck. The worse that will happen is they'll have you lay down in a dark room for a little while and then test you again. You'll be fine.

I'm almost certain they are not testing for ketones. I did the medical before and it seemed like a sugar test. Uncontrolled diabetes means sugar in the urine. I was in a state of ketosis when I did the medical and I passed. How's the keto diet working for you?

There is a lot of misinformation on this forum regarding the medical exam. In an earlier post I think you said you had high blood pressure controlled by medication. If that is correct then the reason you were placed on hold is a BMI over 35 and hypertension. - If you have a BMI over 35 and a neck size over 17 you have to do the sleep study. - If you have a BMI over 35 and hypertension you have to do the sleep study as well. There are people who passed the medical with high BMI's. There are people who passed with big necks. It seems to be the combination of conditions (BMI, hypertension, diabetes, neck size) that sets off red flags. In simple medical language there is a connection between hypertension and sleep apnea. That's why the two conditions will cause them to make you take a sleep study. This is all justified because if you crash a train with sleep apnea there will be a lot of lawsuits.

That sucks. Which level BMI causes you to need a sleep study? I always thought it was both BMI and neck size together.

No. But if the next class is in September we probably won't get it until August. I got a call a few weeks ago telling me to be on the lookout for next steps but nothing yet. Guess we'll just have t wait a little while longer.

You sure the next class is in August? Everyone was saying September.

I'm high 2700's and I haven't been called for drug test yet.

I’m high 2700’s and got a call this morning telling me to watch my email. Perhaps they’re moving fairly quickly. I submitted paperwork a few weeks ago. Guess I’ll be called in for a drug test soon.

School Car pay is 40 hours a week.