Cactus683

Any idea what lost number they are up to on this exam?

Yup,when your on probation I think you get 2 rides,when I had my first they actually introduced themselves but you had no idea they were going to be there,for the second I don't even know if I had one or not.Probably just didn't know about it.

3 minutes ago, train1290 said:

Whats a beakie?

Superintendent that gets on that you have no idea is on the bus and watches you drive .

12 minutes ago, SoSpectacular said:

That is definitely a GOOD way to get yourself in trouble... 10 over?! Sheesh!! I've heard the express buses were capable of 60 but DO NOT do that as a probie!!

Lol I havent did express since line training on Staten island over a year now,they do over 60 I can tell ya that much .But yes don't get close to that especially on probation.I stay out of Manhattan as much as I can.

3 hours ago, SoSpectacular said:

About 11% of folks (going off a video I'd seen on YouTube from Transit themselves) don't get past the probationary period but that's not too bad considering most other civil service positions have 18-month (or more) probationary periods.

What I have noticed is that you'd have to screw up pretty badly or repeat mistakes more than once to even get your probation extended. 

Guy I came in with got extended,had a beakie on the bus,was going 10 over in the hov lane heading to Staten island ,took him out of service and 6 month extension,always gotta be on top of your game here.

25 minutes ago, Blicky said:

After responding to the email for pre employment back in January, I get an email today saying I failed to report for labs. I never received any call or email telling me to come in, nothing in my junk mail folder either. This is crazy. Now I’m considering whether I should wait to be contacted for track worker since I’m in the mid 500’s and the list is moving, or restore my name to the bus operator list.

Definitely call HR same thing happened to me last year before I got hired,

2 minutes ago, imtheogre said:

Yay , qualified on Day 7 , line training tomorrow . There was a lot to learn , and at times overwhelming not “getting it right” .. but no one is perfect . The camaraderie displayed and shared with me made me want this even more , I’m very happy .. and thanks to everyone who posted valuable info in regards to this position and process. 

Good job,what depot you line training in

Hey all,hope all is well.I had a training yesterday at zerega and as of right now the next class is planned for sometime in February we were told.Juat throwing that out there 

2 hours ago, lornaevo said:

Congratulations on getting this far. I’m still on probation and I can tell you it can be nerve wrecking at times. But always go back to the keys you learnt on the 7 day and you will be fine. The most important thing to remember is “Safety”, “Service”, “Schedule” in other words. If you are late then so be it. Don’t rush for anyone or anything. Your clear time isn’t a mandatory time. You will be paid for every minute you are late. Take your time. In regards to observation ride, although it can be stressful knowing someone is watching your every move, no one at Transit wants to see you fail. On my last ride, the superintendent wanted to help me more than harm me and he made it very clear after the ride was over. They invest a lot into you up to this point and would be happier if you had a long career than to fire you. That being said, someone that I started with has already been shown the door. Be safe and Good Luck on your career. 

Just like this gentleman said.Drive slow.Dont worry about that paddle.Probation for me was clean,I had one ride at 8 months,not sure if I had any undercover rides,was never told.Started in Manhattanville and finished over here on Staten island .What I also did was being able to keep the same run on probation.If you can that's what I did.Ans always use those mirrors,they will keep you out of alot of trouble.

Hey all made my year yesterday,clean off probation now.When I popped that brake last night and got to the yard it was just a weird source of pressure and anxiety that left my body .If any of you new folks need any help or any advice with anything don't be afraid to reach out to me.I was here bothering @+Young+ last year and he was the biggest help through alot it stuff.Thanks again for all that help .

1 hour ago, RailBus63 said:

I agree with this - why pay for CDL training when an agency will pay you to get your license?  If you are skilled enough to get through the 10-day training, you will be qualified enough to pass the DMV road test. 

I was slapping myself in the face for not getting my cdl before I got called for transit,but in the end as long as you study hard for that pretrip,which is the worst part of the test in my opinion you will be fine.Transit teaches you all the tricks while your out in eastchester practicing.

On 5/30/2017 at 4:24 PM, 161 New York said:

Anecdotally, on Staten Island (where I work out of), Yukon Depot, which is the largest on Staten Island, the latest bus operator hired there was from the 11/14/2016 class. Charleston has received some new folks in the last few months, but I can't quantify that. Not sure about Castleton. So, there appears to be no big need for bus operators (at least on Staten Island) at this time, per my observations.

14 more just started 9 for Yukon and 5 for the castle,not sure if they were transfers,most likely though

15 hours ago, MTA MAC said:

Wow!! That's great, congratulations!!

Congrats!As said above don't be discouraged going on to 8-9-10 if you have to.Keep your heads up and best of luck 

14 minutes ago, Princess03 said:

First day of training for me was yesterday. And let me tell you, it was not easy lol. Two of my classmates came from driving school buses and them too, said driving the mta bus is hard and not the same at all. For all my new trainees how are you liking it?

Tell your classmates who drove school buses to throw that out the window and go in there like they never drove a bus at all.Best of luck to you guys 

2 minutes ago, MTA MAC said:

From what I've been reading on the forum, you only have that one chance during the 10 day training to pass. Also, I think there's a waiting period in order to be reconsidered for a B/O position. Maybe another forum member could clarify a bit more. Also, if you don't mind what's your list number? Remember to leave out the last 2 digits.

I ended up going to day 8 and 9 and passing then ,you got till day 10 if you don't pass by 8 and 9 being if you pass on day 10 you only get one shot at the road test for the cdl instead of 2 shots if you passed on day 7 or ,,8 and 9.Just go in there thinking positive and don't let the supts get to you,some of them can be rough.Read read read your books

21 minutes ago, hh1a said:

Hi Young, in the pre employ form it asks for listing all pending violations for traffic.

If I pay the ticket, then would it be ok to put "None" and "Nothing Pending" in that section?

thank you

Just to hop in here,when I did the paperwork I had a moving violation I paid and didn't list it,and they came back to me and had me list it on the paper work during my 7 day training.I was at the understanding of it was paid not to put it,but you have to put it down if you were convicted 

12 minutes ago, trigger said:

So I went to queens village.  But you could get sent to a lot of different Depots in manhattan or bronx, queens ect....

How many options did they have just out if curiosity,when I picked mine it was 3 Manhattan and one Bronx 

4 minutes ago, trigger said:

That is good man I am glad you made it through.  I will keep you all posted on my experience. 

Yeah man I just got my transfer to Staten island also,doing line training all over again.Was on my own in Manhattan for about 3 months.It was fun !

3 minutes ago, trigger said:

Just finished day 3 at queens village depot. So much to learn. I thought by getting my cdl bp before I went in I would have more experience but this is like learning to drive again the mta way. serious stuff.  I have an superintendent that is training us. This man is very smart and detailed decades of experience. DOES NOT MISS A THING. This is so much more then I expected.... Tomorrow is going to be even more difficult but just if your about to go to orientation next class be prepared for commitment because this is life changing and 100 percent. 

Very well said.It sure was quite the experience,hang in there buddy.You got this.I was a day 9 guy.

Just now, trigger said:

Thanks. I am really happy this finally got done. I do have a question though. The itinerary paper states there is no parking at zerega. Is this a true statement or a precaution?

 

Get there real early,I was getting there by 330 400 to get parking,there's a school bus company there once they start coming it's a wrap.I would just sit and snooze till it was time to go in.

Just now, trigger said:

Good news for me, I got thru the final process.  Going to March 16th 2020 class.  I did not realize they swear you in, felt like when I joined the navy. Very similar.  

List ^^^15**

Best of luck sir if you have any question feel free to shoot me a message,I was in the 11/24 class and been out on my own for a while now.I should still have the stuff pretty much fresh in my head

15 hours ago, train1290 said:

Do they check your knees with that reflex hammer for reflexes? Anything else? What's the cut off for the neck size? Do they check your body if you got any scars?

Not sure about the neck size,they do the reflex test with the little hammer and i didn't notice them doing any scar hunting 

29 minutes ago, trigger said:

Got  A phone call today to go to 180 livingston for Medical this friday. Wanted to know how long that takes and what takes place.>??

 

 

Depends on how crowded I was there for 7 hours when I went.There going to check everything,blood pressure,ekg, glucose,eyes,measure your neck for sleep apnea if it's a certain size. You'll take some surveys,questions if you got back problems ,if you snore etc stuff like that .

1 hour ago, train1290 said:

Ok, another question, what do they make you do on qualification days 7, 9, and 10? Do they make you open up the engine compartment and identify parts like pointing them out and describing them? How about parallel parking? Do they make you reverse too?

MTA portion you don't have to open anything, basically looking for leaks underneath.State DMV test for the license they may ask you to look at the engine,it all depends on the examiner,you need to go in there knowing that's whole bus inside out.The MTA will teach you how to parrallel park,offset parking and backing up.Day 6 they take you out downtown to see if you qualify for day 7 and they take you where ever they want that day .

6 hours ago, train1290 said:

Congratulations. I have a question where did you do your day 9 training, which borough?

My day 9 training started up in up town Manhattan and went down close to Harlem I forget the exact streets it wasn't a bad circuit It's easier than downtown in midtown like on day 7 and 6