GoneForTheWinter

@Mr NewFlyer 

That's my intention, get my foot in the door then move up. Been a B/O for years so I know about all of the challenges in the beginning. Its not easy and def don't want to do it all over again but, NY is home. Left 6 yrs ago and miss it.

 You mentioned train conductor, that's where I see myself too. 

@MaxFever @+Young+

Glad you mentioned you don't get OT after 8 hrs. That's kind of a big deal and makes a huge difference. Young said about switching to TA, so do they get OT after 8hrs? I'm gonna look into TA more, but MTA bus is the only one taking applications right now.

6 hours ago, +Young+ said:

First of all, welcome from Seattle!! As far as your questions are concerned:

#1) The fact that you live in Seattle will and will not be a problem. As far as receiving your admission letter and eventually sending you a random list number, that will not be a problem. However, once you report to 180 Livingston Street for employment processing, they only accept a CDL from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania - therefore, in order to be successful, you're going to have to switch your CDL over at some point or another. In addition, if you switch your CDL over to New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, they're going to need an abstract which is less than 30 days old from both Washington and whatever other state. If you switch your CDL over to New York, then they'll just need the abstract from Washington.

#2) The fact that you didn't attach a resume is normal since there are no formal education or experience requirements for Bus Operator.

#3) Yes, you will need to be present for the driving record, work record and criminal record review, if you have one. Otherwise, the four words the HR Department wants to hear are "None and Nothing Pending."

#4) There really is "not" an interview - instead, once you get through Human Resources, you will undergo a 10-day training session (click here for more information on that). If you do not qualify on Days 7, 9 or 10, which happened to me a little over 5 years ago, not only will you be terminated, but you won't be able to try again for 5 years. Therefore, like they say in Final Processing, once you get there, it is recommended if you can take a leave of absence, or a vacation, or something to that nature from your current job in the event you do not make it.

In addition, I would encourage you to watch this 3-minute YouTube video titled "Bus Operator Safety Training":

Hopefully all of this helps. Again, welcome from Seattle!!

That info definitely helped a lot and thanks for the quick response!! Glad these forums exist.

Just to follow up...

1) You said "once you report to 180 Livingston Street for employment processing". What exact point would this be? I assume this is after training since you said they don't recommend quitting your current job in the case you don't make it through training.

2) Ok good.

3) I have clean records all around so I guess I shouldn't have to be present for this...  

4) Do you remember how long it took to get from the drug test, records' reviews stage to being in training class? Weeks? Months?

And the million dollar question, I know it depends on the # your given....but any idea how long its taking on average these days to get your # called? Is it still years, possibly?

Thanks again.

I applied for 9309 and have a few questions for "+Young+", if you can help I'd greatly appreciate it.

1. I currently live in Seattle, WA, and that's the address I put on the application. I know it says "New York City residency is not required for this position" but do you think this will be a problem during the hiring process? Will they still send me an Admission Letter with the random list #?

2. On the application page, I didn't see anywhere to attach a resume, is this normal?

3. Will I need to be present in person for the driving record review, and criminal and work record review?

4. Is there an interview?

I'm currently a Bus Operator in Seattle, so I wouldn't want to quit until I know 100% I will be appointed. Do you think this is possible? Any and all info is welcome.

Thank you very much.