Vlissengen

On 10/6/2021 at 12:42 AM, hh1a said:

Do you enjoy track worker, what are the retirement packages they offer and what are the pros and cons of working as a track worker in your opinion ?

I do, it’s a physical job to be sure but it’s never boring. 
 

for retirement, you have NYCERS where being a city employee, you pay a percentage Out of your check for a pension. The MTA also offers 401/457K plans, although they don’t match your contribution.

pros : lots of downtime during shifts, easy to make OT depending on where you pick, lots of positions to move up to (supervisor , third rail, signals, etc.)

 Cons: very Physically demanding, inherently a dangerous job (trips,slip, fall hazards all around you) , lots of health issues to consider (steel dust, creosote,  noise from trains, etc).

in all, if you have the strength and will to do it, it’ll be a good first job within the TA

9 minutes ago, Mashq said:

Hi,.do u know how long is the zoom meeting,. I have mines at 8am oct.18,. Just want to know if I should take the day off

It’s 8 hours, a typical work shift. They will give you a couple of breaks during said meeting but I’d recommend taking the day off to soak in all the information. 

16 hours ago, Schecter said:

Nothing like on call they'll throw you around different shifts different RDOs and since we're new no holidays off either. Weigh out the pros and cons if you have a steady schedule at track worker then I'll say stay there but follow your heart at the end.

Good advice , man.

We just finished picking for the next tour earlier this month and our class was the last to get day spots. I have no idea if I’ll wind up with that as a conductor.

2 minutes ago, Vlissengen said:

For track or for conductor ?

 

I know offhand I’m 168 for track; I need to find out my list number for conductor though 

I found it: 3527

26 minutes ago, elvis G said:

What number were you in the list?

For track or for conductor ?

I know offhand I’m 168 for track; I need to find out my list number for conductor though 

Hey , I just got an email/automated call offering me the conductor position too; thing is , I’m already in as a track worker.

any advise as to change jobs or to stay as a track worker? I might wind up deferring to just to wait in deciding for now. I’m a bit older than most applicants and I’m interested more in a stable schedule than anything else. The on call aspect early on for conductors doesn’t sound appealing to me 

Question, is notarizing the NYCERS form needed? Reading contradictory info from both instruction sheets I printed out. 

1 hour ago, dman1455 said:

If you don't mind me asking what your list number range is in. And now due to limited capacity issues you should be in an out within 3 - 4 hours MAX. 

1 hour ago, dman1455 said:

If you don't mind me asking what your list number range is in. And now due to limited capacity issues you should be in an out within 3 - 4 hours MAX. 

I’m in the mid 100s. 

On 3/5/2021 at 10:33 PM, Queensqueens111 said:

I believe due to the length of track in the system we need 1900 employees, last seniority draft had us at 1787 but there have been retires since than. I’d assume they are looking for about 100 employees, with covid precautions I don’t expect big classes like last time maybe 20 new hires at a time.

 

I got hired with just a permit too, don’t worry about it.

Thank you for clarifying! I got an email telling me about the prescreening next Monday; do you know how long it goes for? I usually work a closing shift that day at my current job and I’d like to know if I have to take the day off to do the screening. 

I think what he meant is whether having a valid license is required for being a track worker. I have a permit and I’m worried whether that will effect my eligibility 

2 hours ago, Mtahopeful121986 said:

I thought no license was needed for track worker. 

I thought so too; I have a permit; I wonder if that will affect my eligibility.