HardWorkin

On 6/9/2023 at 7:03 PM, Norisknoreward said:

Not the slightest idea of what my schedule gonna be and I’m not even sure of the tour times. The recruiter said I will most likely find that out after training.

Updates???

On 6/9/2023 at 7:03 PM, Norisknoreward said:

Not the slightest idea of what my schedule gonna be and I’m not even sure of the tour times. The recruiter said I will most likely find that out after training.

After orientation report back and tell us how it was, fingers crossed I’ll make it in by July ! I wonder what schedules they got left, I assume you’re working at GCT?

Congrats! 
I was sent a conditional offer , but I’m having some minor road blocks right now ..unfortunately, but it should still work out in my favor , hopefully. 
did they tell you your schedule ?

1 hour ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Some guys do. You have to fill out some paperwork and it has to be approved by HR I believe but yeah it's possible.

Okay that’s assuring , I was sure having a second job could get tricky , with the risk of being bumped and not knowing if your schedule is gonna change Up.

25 minutes ago, Thinklikeamango said:

That was always the rule it just wasn't enforced and they let new hires bid after 3 months but they stopped it. They want all new hires in their hired position for atleast a year unless you get bumped. Definitely have some openings at GCT.

Oh ok . I hope for that reason , I get a schedule I can work with . And okay lots of open positions is good. Praying I get something that isn’t too conflicting. Question , you think it’s possible having a second job while also being a terminal attendant? 

9 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Congratulations and what job? When you first start you get placed wherever there is an opening you don't get to choose.

Thank you & Terminal attendant. And okay I figured it would be a situation where I would have to just accept what they have. I heard the union changed things up , that if you started after April you can’t bid out until a year , is that true? 
Do you see any open terminal position on your bulletin?

So I finally got in MNRR railroad just waiting for my start date. It’s been a long time coming so I’m excited but I’m a little worried about the bidding and bumping. When you first get in, do you choose your schedule depending on what’s left or as a new hire your given a schedule? Also do they take where you live in consideration? I’m not sure if I’m gonna be placed at GCT but I would prefer it because I live in queens , couldn’t imagaine having to go to Harmon everyday ..

57 minutes ago, Thinklikeamango said:

Yeah any boots are good as long as they have a defined heel and not flat.

Lit! 
okay Tim’s it is. I should do okay on the physical test I’m a little petite  but I have great physical strength . 

1 hour ago, 2ride said:

I have a pair of red wing at home and the heels hurt my foot sometimes. I ended up switching it to Timberland and don’t have any negative reactions from it 

Wait @Thinklikeamango are timberlands acceptable? 

5 hours ago, Thinklikeamango said:

 Check out red wing and try some of the different types that they have, walking on the marble in grand central does take a while to get used to lol.

Thank you , I will report for my medical soon and i have to bring those boots with me , I’ll check them out . 

On 3/24/2023 at 7:00 PM, noekozz said:

IIRC I think LIRR pays the most.  I could be wrong. 

I heard this . I was also comparing the starting wages for their assistant conductor position , I believe lirr pays more hourly for that as well.

however assistant conductors at mnrr make top pay sooner 6 yrs vs 8yrs for Lirr , but even the top pay is higher @  lirr by like almost $3 . 

On 3/29/2023 at 3:28 PM, Thinklikeamango said:

For grand central alone we have about 6 open spots. Even if it gets filled people always move on and get different jobs so there's always openings.

If you remember what schedules were those? Day, evening or overnight?

just curious, I’m really hoping that I don’t land an overnight position , but I’ll embrace it either way, just happy to get this far..finally!

also did you guys receive the raise in September to $24.11 like you mentioned? 

On 3/29/2023 at 8:24 AM, Thinklikeamango said:

Good luck. It's usually a 3 to 2 person panel interview, they'll ask you questions sometimes scenario based. Just give them your best answer you'll be fine.

Thank you so much ! I got the job by the way . Thank you for all the information and tips along the way. If everything works out (fingers crossed)  , I look forward to working with you. 
sidebar: what type of boots did you bring with you ? 

Finally called for a interview for this 

Any advice and tips will be helpful 

On 8/20/2022 at 3:26 AM, HardWorkin said:

Congrats again 

I passed the test, & already completed my background. Im just waiting now. 

Hey @Thinklikeamango I was just wondering , did the union get to negotiate whether or not you guys are getting night differential for the new contract ? By the way I passed the Terminal appearance test, doing background now 

On 8/17/2022 at 8:52 AM, RTOMan said:

Station Cleaner isn't a City Job its a NYCT Job and its a different title from operating titles but I'm sure the health coverage is the same.

Oh I was under the impression that since the NYCT is covered by Nycers it was a city job. So basically your saying I can’t lose , whichever position I go for?
 

I'm still intrigued by the differences between NYCT and Metro north, I’m certain they are some. 

8 hours ago, Marty0934 said:

Railroad is superior by far in all those categories you mentioned.

Railroad as far as METRO NORTH OR LONG ISLAND RAILROAD?

are you employed by either company? Can you shed some light? 

On 8/18/2022 at 10:52 AM, NBTA said:

Great news! I found out my start date, and it will be in white plains instead of grand central too!

Congrats again 

I passed the test, & already completed my background. Im just waiting now. 

1 minute ago, HardWorkin said:

Yea the pay is concerning, I’m currently in the process of doing my background check for metro north for their cleaning position and the pay is higher, however the opportunities and job advancement that can come from the transit cleaner position are appealing.

What is the current starting pay for conductor? 

18 hours ago, Biggie said:

It says random so who knows either everyone names are compiled into a list and the computer randomly assigns it a number or they have some weird formula. Just pray you got a low number but on the upside it is not like over 10K or 20K applied because many people are put off by the $19.03 starting pay.

Yea the pay is concerning, I’m currently in the process of doing my background check for metro north for their cleaning position and the pay is higher, however the opportunities and job advancement that can come from the transit cleaner position are appealing.

3 hours ago, Marty0934 said:

For any civil service position anyone can take the tests and if they get decent grades eventually put on a list to get hired. Railroad operates by submitting  resumes with applications and hope for the best. For some takes years and for some never hear anything. Nothing compares to railroad. Best of luck

I was talking more about experiences such as better wages over time, benefits, incentives. Are they any major differences working for the MTA in a civil service position such as train operator or bus operator vs working for LIRR or MNR.

Im curious because I recently took an exam for MNR  terminal attendant and I saw NYCT has a station cleaner exam open which would be a opportunity to work for the city , but the pay is less than what MNR is offering , but can be beneficial in the long run for advancement into station agent , conductor etc. 

Hey everyone, I’m sure what I’m about to ask is somewhere floating in this forum but I’ll ask anyway . 
    Has anyone left NYCT and went to MNR OR LIRR? What were your experiences? Did you regret leaving your job with the city? I’m also interested in hearing from people that transferred from positions in MNR & LIRR , and decided to work for the city.
 

18 hours ago, NBTA said:

Didn’t hear back today, probably gonna hear back tomorrow.

Didn’t hear anything about my results either yesterday . Hoping to hear something today. 

21 hours ago, HardWorkin said:

I hope so as well fingers crossed. Curious to know what the position is really like as well as your schedule , really hoping not to get a overnight position if I make it all the way but either way , I’ll be grateful just to get in. If not I also applied for the transit cleaner position , I’ll get my food in that way, which ever comes first. 

My foot in*

4 hours ago, NBTA said:

Hopefully I hear back today!

I hope so as well fingers crossed. Curious to know what the position is really like as well as your schedule , really hoping not to get a overnight position if I make it all the way but either way , I’ll be grateful just to get in. If not I also applied for the transit cleaner position , I’ll get my food in that way, which ever comes first.