Mrhands0me

4 hours ago, mtaallday said:

on the application they give you there's a sheet asking if you have ever been fired from the jobs you listed. i said no. i was fired though, from a retail job 19 years ago. will this disqualify me? anyone know?

 

 

Honestly what’s done is done, 19 years ago is a long time tbh, have you had a steady long term job since then? I would just be honest about everything else from now on, I’m with my boy who’s a t/o now, he said lying to them is bad but they are more worried about the drug test, traffic violations, and criminal history. 

50 minutes ago, onlyambition said:

I was 4 lol. We were talking on line ... I was about 6 people after u in the lab and I got out of there at 2:00. Alot of ppl were waiting to go into the lab as I was leaving and I think that they still might be there. Get there EARLY!

Damm 2pm how the hell did that happen? The lab filled up quickly lol 

Went to p/e today list #18xx, reached over there at 6:15am got out 12:45pm. Was number 3 on the line. Word of advice, unless you like waiting, get there EARLY! From the moment you go upstairs, and is given your number your waiting Atleast 2 1/2 hours - 3 hours before your name is called. All mta employees are taken first. When your called they ask for your id, social security, and passport or birth certificate, and diploma. Then they go over your paperwork to make sure there’s no gaps in employment history, and everything is filled out properly. Then they hand over paperwork and you head over to take the piss test. Word of advice make sure you use the bathroom before going into the room to take the urine test if you really gotta go, cause once you walk thru those doors you can’t leave. And your waiting a lengthy time to get called again. Good luck everyone....

3 hours ago, boomer815 said:

Hey folks,

I went in of Friday 11/30, did my P/E and first drug test. List #170*. we were given a "homework packet" when we left containing that DCAS 21 page application. This is my question: I am a "non New York City" resident living in Yonkers, NY. As I read the homework it looks like I'm ineligible. Will  living in Yonkers deem me ineligible for the TO position? I guess I have to call in tomorrow to make certain. Lemme know...

 

How long were you in there Friday? 

26 minutes ago, acabral136 said:

Use spothero. Theres a parking lot exactly on the other side of the building. I think I paid like 16 for the whole day. 

Oh that’s not bad I was gonna uber there but I’ll drive instead and just park there thanks 

18 hours ago, Jblack9727 said:

Awww damn. Yea was def 1 of the colder days. I was lookin out for ya boots too thats the funny thing. Thinking if she still here i have no right to complain lol. And i hope your assumptions are correct, wouldnt make any sense to call us if they have no plans of swearing us in until like june/july. Im still showin up early next time, better safe than sorry

Damm, so they let everyone in at 7am??? How’s the parking situation over there? Maybe there’s a parking lot I could park in, and do they let you bring small snacks or water inside the place? Would appreciate any help 

6 hours ago, Nexdup said:

To my understanding they have 25 people sitting in seats they are looking to fill more seats but have not completely filled all of the seats for the december 17th class. They didnt give word as to how many seats they would like to fill or when the next class is. Was there from 7am-7pm. They call you at random when you are there. Bring a snack some entertainment and a lot of patience. Staff is pretty chill for the most part. Oh did i mention bring some extra patience you will need it. Whoever is preparing to go in for their first p/e may have to do another. If i didnt mention this before bring some patience. As far as #’s that have been appointed goes a woman came out of a room and stated that theyre up to the 700 range. Oh last but not least you will need some patience, everyday is different and some may experience a shorter wait time than i did, still try to get there early. Oh and i am beating a dead horse with the same stick because you need patience. Good luck everyone and much success. 

What exactly do you do when your there? Are you just there standing around or sitting waiting to be called? Are you filling out any type of paperwork? Do they call you for the urine test right away? Or is that the part that your waiting there the longest for? I was thinking about getting there Atleast 5am 

12 hours ago, Frazzles said:

Great blog, read every post from page 1, this is my first post.

List # - low 3xx

Received first PE letter mid-May but deferred.

Received second PE letter end of October to report 11/2 for the 11/26 class.

Completed PE and received email a few days later for the medical on 11/9.

Reported for the medical and was put on medical hold - very disappointing.

Came back on 11/16 with copies of required medical tests and a letter from my doctor and was removed from medical hold.

Was hired for the 12/17 class as the 11/26 class had filled up.

A couple of observations for those folks who will eventually go through this hiring process:

1.  The 5th floor at 180 Livingston appears very chaotic - there are dozens of people there for a variety of reasons. But there is method to the madness.  It works but requires a lot of patience on our part.  I got in at 7:00 the first day and got out around 5:30.

2.  The process is incredibly paper intensive - a complete lack of automation except for a couple of computerized medical questionnaires.  You're writing a lot of the same info over and over repeatedly.  Its just the way it is.  

3.  Don't wait for your PE letter (like I did) to get your required documents in order.  Have your drivers license, social security card, high school diploma or transcript, and birth certificate or passport ready to go.  Make sure nothing is expired and don't bring copies because they won't accept them.

4.  If you do go on medical hold, try and get it resolved quickly.  I was told to return as soon as possible because they will not hold your place in the class, just like they didn't hold mine.

One last thing, for what its worth - I was told by an HR person on the 5th floor that they call 200 people to fill 40 spots in a Train Operator class.  This is probably because, as mentioned by others, people reject the offer, can't get the required documents straightened out, fail the drug test or can't pass the medical.  For those of you with higher list numbers, my feeling is you will eventually be called probably sooner than you think, as long as the TA has need and budget.

Thanks for all the feedback this really does help, what exactly do they do at medical? Do you do some type of physical?

7 hours ago, Productions27 said:

Just because it’s not on your abstract doesn’t mean you should omit information. I got a speeding ticket in PA and doesn’t show up on my abstract, but showed up in my background investigations, but I was ok because I reported the violation. 

Not that I’m trying to omit any info, it’s just that I don’t remember how far back the ticket was, I thought it was 2012 but apparently it wasn’t. Coulda been even further then that. That’s why I paid for the abstract. But there was nothing on that, maybe gotta find others means of finding that out.

8 hours ago, Productions27 said:

Report all violations, if it has your name on it, report it. Make sure you get a proof that the case is closed/paid. 

I just checked my abstract which was 7 dollars, nothing is on my abstract so I’m good to go, but thanks for the help 

Good evening everyone, just a quick question when listing all traffic violations how far back do you gotta go? I only had one my whole life and it was back in 2012, do they give a limit of how many years back you need to go? Or do they ask for every violation you ever had since you been driving? Thanks for any feedback.

5 hours ago, bajan said:

Its only if you have high blood pressure AND a BMI of 35 or more.  Having a high BMI only they will just measure your neck size to determine if they should send  you for a sleep sutdy

Thanks for the reply, yea I did some research and figured it out, so I’m good to go, does mta care about tattoos? I’m assuming not really cause my boy is completely tatted up.

1 hour ago, bajan said:

Hello everyone.  For those of you on here concerned about having high blood pressure and BMI over 35.  You will be put on medical hold until you have a sleep study conducted, just to rule out sleep apnea.  If you have sleep apnea and reads AHI of 15 or more than you should be concerned because you will be put on short term medical hold (30 days) until you show your CPAP compliance report of 70% or more.  If you have less than 15 and no other medical conditions you will be cleared.  I'm speaking from experience.  I was put on medical hold because of the same thing but my report should AHI of 6 and I was cleared.  I recently was placed into the November 26th class.  list number 1**.  Just maintain your medication regime and juice (fresh vegetables and fruits) for 1 meal and it surely will help with weight loss. TRUST ME!!!  Have faith and stay focus you will get in in due time.  Good luck  to all those that are going through the pre-employment/employment process.  Congratulations to those that have made it through the employment process!

That’s crazy I just looked at where I need to be for my height and weight (BMI) I’m 6 foot and should be at 177 or less, I need to weight myself last time I checked I was like 190, but I run everyday, gonna check tomorrow, don’t want any speed bumps to come my way.

28 minutes ago, Fredman0220 said:

When the time comes to provide dispositions, do we have to provide them for any type of summons or violation, or is this only for cases that resulted in an arrest? For example if you had a open container summons, that didn’t result in an arrest just a court appearance. Would you need to get a disposition for that type of charge?

Well I know someone who is currently a T/O and he’s in his 30’s, he got into trouble when he was 18 got arrested (minor thing) and never put that down and he was good, I’m not saying to do that,  you might wanna get all the necessary stuff so there’s no problems and you can get taken right away! But isn’t there some type of time limitation with that kinda stuff? 

27 minutes ago, DrewMania said:

That’s what’s up! Lol i wear glasses to my ninja. I mean they smooth glasses lol but they glasses. As long as you got them on when you go in for your medical your fine. Don’t show up without them because they’ll put you on hold.  If you wear contact lenses just bring a pair of your glasses as well so they can see you have options just on case. 

Other then that you should be fine. Oh watch out for how you answer them sleep apnea questions! Just some advice seen one to many people put on hold for falling asleep in front of the TV. And of course It happens but if you say it happens a lot. They’ll want to know why. You’ll see what i mean when you do the questionnaire down at livingston.

Lol ok good looking out, well I don’t have sleep apnea and I’m about my weight for my height, I’m 6 foot about 195 pounds. I actually never fall asleep in front of a tv but I appreciate the looking out, thanks for the info bro. 

3 hours ago, DrewMania said:

Just received my letter for pre-employement on Dec 4th. My list # 184*. 

I’m currently a B/O and since i haven’t completed my year of probation yet i’m going to decline the position. 

Hey one less to worry about lmao. Wanna wish you all the best and hope yall get in before this Big time L train shut down! 

Congratulations, I got the letter also I’m list 183*, i also gotta be there December 4th, I’m super excited hopefully this goes by fast and I’m in, I been working 11+ years at my other job but no pension which sucks, but my girlfriend and I wanna start a family soon so this really is a blessing. I have a squeaky clean driving record, I just hope they don’t give me a problem cause I wear glasses. But good luck everyone, and god bless.

What’s up guys just got my letter in the mail for pre-employeement. I report on December 4th. One step closer to my career for the rest of my life. Good luck to those already called, and everyone waiting, eventually you will be called.

29 minutes ago, 2nice said:

Your wasting your time. I'm sure ya score didn't change, your list number did because other peoples scores were adjusted. I scored a 93 and I knew it When I matched the answer key but the score they sent me was a 91 list number 1600 something. After they made the correction I went to a 93 list number 1100's. Putting me in my right place. In order for them to even look at an appeal u need valid reasoning. I'm sure u sent them a letter saying your list number was xxx and it was changed to xxx lol. They are gonna toss that so fast because they know that there was a grading error. 

Damm, you couldn’t be more wrong, nice try tho, I shoulda had a 95, after going after my answer key “finally” I realized that, I was content with my 91 until I started actually reading this forum and seeing all these new “adjusted” scores. Was going to stay at my job cause the pay is good I been there over 11 years, but there’s no union. Got a kid on the way, gotta do what’s best for me and my family. Bless up!

2 minutes ago, Colon162 said:

So im 3*** on the list realistically how long you guys think i will be waiting to get called havent been called for any labs or nothing

I haven’t even been called yet and I’m 1800 just gotta be patient and wait that’s the only thing you can do.

6 hours ago, Daximilian said:

You always Knew that your score was Preliminary and subject to appeals. You would feel much differently if your OFFICIAL list number had gone from low 1100s to 107*. 

I’m new to this forum and my list number went  from 22**  down to 16** . 

The letter said that people may still appeal even the permanent list so I would not be surprised if my list number gets changed again.

Without going through all 77 pages of this forum could somebody give an update of where we are on the list and when they think somebody with a 16** might start to get called in or start training  ?

 

You went from 22** down to 16** that’s a significant jump, I went from 16** to 18** I appealed my score hopefully my score goes back down 

12 minutes ago, tvega961 said:

I got a 91 as well. You’ll definitely get in. Trust me

That’s good to hear, thankyou 

2 minutes ago, tvega961 said:

The list starting from 0 makes sense people. Now everyone knows their score and have a official answer. People who took that test that MTA miscalculated deserve where they stand. It wasn’t their fault. It’s frustrating yes, but it all comes with patience. Plus, whoever is in school car now they are most likely going to skip over because they are already in. So think about it as they are going to start where they left off

So you think anyone that scored a 90 or better stands a chance? I scored a 91.6 some day I have a chance others say I don’t.

19 hours ago, BrookylnBorn said:

^ what good is it lol this damn list still restarted from 0

Are you serious? Restarted from 0? Wth

Good to see a lot of people are Atleast getting called going thru the process, does anyone know if I even have a chance to be called? I scored a 91.6 my list number was 1776 but now got pushed up too 1837 I really hope I get a call