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Did my medical today and everything went well. I will be in the June 26th class, good luck to everyone. 

11 minutes ago, Md Hasan said:

I just got email for medical June 5th.

What's your list number if you don't mind me asking?

Has everyone been called for this June 26 class? or at least for the medical?

On 4/28/2023 at 5:17 PM, BKNYC said:

I’m in the 7k range do I even stand a chance of being called ? 

Still a chance! Even though they said this list will expire in September, it might be extended. I was in the yard yesterday and I saw a brand new C/R class off the 2016 test. Supposedly this test expired in February 2023, It's all on the TA's needs 

6 hours ago, drob said:

Well , i put down  i snore and i guess that was a bad idea lol  .  🙄 

wife told me i snore once in a while , not enough or bother her 🤷‍♂️. Guess I’m too honest lol .  I gota get a sleep study now 

Dude you’re suppose to say no for everything. Don’t give them any reason to put you on hold. 

just received my second pre-employment email. Going in on 5/4, List # 62** 

13 hours ago, Dblock148 said:

Not from RTO this time.

What name should I look out for?

17 hours ago, Dblock148 said:

Just got an email to come back and do pre processing again for April 25th. List number is 60xx so anyone who is around that number be on the lookout.

Was this an email from RTO Employment Operations? My list number is 62XX, only did one pre-employment back on 11/28/22. My 90s are up and I haven't received that email yet. 

17 hours ago, In4DaWin said:

Anyone with list no. 65XX get called back for orientation or medical?

List number 62XX. I just received an email stating

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL

MTA New York City Transit canvass you for Train Operator- Exam 7604, List # 62XX and there was a computer glitch and you were canvass by mistake.  Unfortunately, your list number will not be reached for the upcoming class.  Please do not report to the Employment Center because your name will not be on the list of candidates being considered for Train Operator.  Please excuse this error and we do look forward to your employment opportunities with MTA New York City Transit.

It's weird because I didn't receive any canvas email but opened up my inbox and got this today. The last time I spoke to someone from the employment center, I was told the last person appointed was in the 5500 range. Not sure if they'll be reaching us if they plan on having 1 class in April and 1 class In August (The list is supposed to expire in September) but I'll still keep a positive attitude.  

My last drug test was back in November as well. 

20 hours ago, JDS1057 said:

You’ve started the first step in the process, pre-employment/drug test. Which at that point means nothing. Next step would be the medical and if you get called for that it means they have a class scheduled. But currently you’ll probably have to drug test again before getting called for medical day. Currently from  what I hear no classes are scheduled and they have requested a new certified list from DCAS. But again this is all speculation. Tried contacting Ms Olha and I have not heard back yet. Hang in there. 

Ms. Olha does not answer emails or phone calls. The best way to get information, is from the employment center # 1347-643-8217. Someone answers the phone Monday - Friday and will provide you with information regarding hiring, drugs test, upcoming classes etc.

8 hours ago, Youngking said:

I did my drug test 11/30. When do you think I’ll get called back for medical 

I'm not sure, just a waiting game. I went in the same day for the drug test as well. 

Hi, I Hope everyone is doing well and congratulations to the newly appointed  T/Os.

As for the people still going through the pre employment process, I just got off the phone with the employment center 347-643-8217. I was told that as of right now it's no scheduled upcoming classes. Transit has to send the test back out to the city to get re-certified (meaning, for additional classes). 

The lady also informed me that this test Is valid until September 2023, So keep your hopes up and stay positive. 

7 minutes ago, TOSironi said:

it's 40% lower than it was before covid. 

https://www.intelligenttransport.com/transport-news/142216/mta-nyc-subways-single-day-ridership-record-in-december-2022/
 

not sure what you’re reading but obviously we won’t have 2019 numbers. We just came out of a pandemic. Ridership is slowly going up. 

1 hour ago, TOSironi said:

ridership is low though, so it's gonna be tough for the Union to get higher raises, especially since they are already fighting  to stop the service/jobs cuts that are coming next pick. 

Ridership is not low, it was low during Covid but that’s just another bull shit excuse transit uses when they want more money from the government. They received a record breaking Covid grant of 14 billion in 2021 and another 6 billion in 2022. We should be getting raises this upcoming contract, if not it proves how weak our union is. 

Finally got in touch with an actual person when I called 1347-643-8217. The women I spoke to said the last appointed was in the 5200s. She also said that January is the only class scheduled for the 2023 (As of right now). I asked if she thinks they’ll be anymore classes and was told it’s a strong possibility, just be patient. High chance I will have to do another 3 month urine test. 

12 hours ago, Kabr79 said:

I picked the first week of January thinking there’s no way there’d be a class during the holidays… and well, now it’s gone lmao!! 

Did you start in the 12/26 class?

1 hour ago, Kabr79 said:

Oh wow, Ms. Vargas retired. I didn’t hear. I’m not sure what number we go up to in the current class, but if you went in for pre employment on 11/26 then you may possibly get called for medical mid February or so. You’re definitely gonna have to get another drug test done as well. Seems they’re just calling in leather groups so the processing and class availability is taking a bit more time. 

Yes, her retirement was a surprise to me as well. She was very helpful during the process of hiring when I started the conductor process 3 years ago.

I got Vacation early March so if I can get in a class after that would be perfect. 

Hi, I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays.

I went in for my initial drug test on 11/26 file # 62**. Does anybody know what was the last number appointed? I'm trying to gauge when i might get called for the final medical. I tried reaching out to Ms. Olha Via email, no response and Ms. Vargas has retired.

I'm currently a conductor, going in on 3 years.

2 hours ago, Jchambers2120 said:

I can’t see them holding out on classes for conductors for the remainder of the year. They’re extremely short C/R’s right now in the B division. I’ve had the crew office call my cellphone and the terminal I was working at to ask me to work an RDO for the next day it’s crazy. 
 

They're going to be short one less person come April 26. Back to the A I go. 

Well their not having any classes with this whole Coronavirus going on. 

1 hour ago, ENY487 said:

I wouldn’t worry about RDO’s as far as something happening. If you’re confident about what you’re doing, you won’t have no worries. Especially if you can pick up a platform job for a RDO. Tomorrow I got a burn test (test train) out of Pitkin yard. Automatic no lunch with a 8+4 day. Be positive!

Exactly!! I’m all about the money and I’m going to milk transit for all it’s got. 

1 hour ago, Schecter said:

Congrats bro, I know you'd make it! Have you worked the A train during the midnight 💀💀

I haven’t worked the A at midnights but I’m sure it’ll be fun 😎

1 hour ago, Riku said:

Sweet I’m sure I’ll see u around. Monday Tuesday midnights is not bad it’s basically Sunday Monday. That’s pretty good. I haven’t touched RDOs yet lol. Midnights got mad penalty jobs. make sure u save some of ur Overtime unless u prefer catch it doesn’t hurt to have some days stored we max out OTO at 108 hours for conductors 

Bro It’s fine lol the RDO was easy and I don’t believe in not working RDOs while on probation. Something can easily happen on a schedule day! You have to have the confidence lol I worked the RDO my second day on the road like boss. The job is too easy worry about what can go wrong! Just know your job 🤷🏾‍♂️ 

35 minutes ago, Riku said:

Awesome bro, be safe out there! What tour and RDOs they got u on?

They got me on Midnights/PMs and RDOs Monday and Tuesday. Picked up a Easy Mikey job yesterday on my RDO. 

I meant to update everyone on here but things have been super busy lately. I passed my final and road practical last weekt! Been out on the road for a few days now and already working RDO's .  It's totally different in the "real world" outside of school car. lol my first day out I had to call RCC because of an "unconscious" passenger. You just have to be ready for all the surprises. 

Update on future classes: 

Unfortunately I was told by multiple TSSs that it will not be any classes for both C/R and T/O for the rest of the year. This could change though! Good luck to all those that are still waiting. 

PS. B Division is the best hahaha

On 2/27/2020 at 8:31 AM, exj16 said:

hey guys any update on where they are on the list for Pre-Employment?  My list number is 246x

Going to be honest with you, I was told that it's going to be a hold on hiring for a while. You're right there though! They'll get to you.