Kennedy

1 minute ago, Kennedy said:

It’s just a lot of double parking to deal with driving in Brooklyn and the narrow streets.  Have to constantly pull over for the other bus or big vehicles to get by in some streets.  Especially the B60 and B38.  If you can pick a Depot in the City do so.  More room to drive and bus lanes.  Most of Brooklyn don’t have bus lanes to drive in making it so much more difficult and horrible people doubled park and refuse to move.  Oh and don’t forget the entitled folks that just jump on and off.

Just now, Kennedy said:

I’m 7 months in.  Everything seems complicated in the beginning but was told with time on the job it’s great.  I’m hanging in there.

It’s just a lot of double parking to deal with driving in Brooklyn and the narrow streets.  Have to constantly pull over for the other bus or big vehicles to get by in some streets.  Especially the B60 and B38.  If you can pick a Depot in the City do so.  More rooms to drive and bus lanes.  Most of Brooklyn don’t have bus lanes to drive in making it so much more difficult and horrible people doubled park and refuse to make.  Oh and don’t forget the entitled folks that just jump on and off.

I’m 7 months in.  Everything seems complicated in the beginning but was told with time on the job it’s great.  I’m hanging in there.

18 hours ago, lornaevo said:

Just a piece of advice. I have a couple friends than left the job and regret it to this day. This job isn’t easy but can be the opportunity for a better life. It’s stressful, take your time to make a decision on leaving. In a year you will move up in seniority, have a better handle on the job and pick better work. Good luck in whatever you decide. 

I feel the same way sometimes.  I said why my sisters and nephew think this is the best job ever.  I complain every day to my husband,  he said I know you love driving and I taught this is your dream job like you said.  Now I’m having that iffy feeling questioning myself if this is what I really want.  I love the driving and everything but I guess when you cannot pick or set your own schedules, that’s when it really gets to you.  I ain’t going to lie, I thing most people on this job killing themes to make that money.  The taxes they taking from your paychecks are unbelievably ridiculous.  I still want to make my own decision on how I work and spend my time on earth.  This job is doing great things for people but don’t let them fool you, you have to grind for that money to make sense.

Follow the dress code guys, they’re very militant over there at Zerega.  They’re looking for some kids to boss around.  Some of them are too darn much.  

10 hours ago, joshua26 said:

Yea I was … classes start on April 24 .. good luck guys 🙏… what’s is the dress code ??? Do we have to wear shoes with no laces  ?? .. what’s a acceptable footwear ?? … I get the blue pant and shirt and black tie .. but what about footwear? Don’t tell me bus drivers drive in shoes all day .. whatts acceptable ??

Any non skid/slip from sketchers are acceptable.  And any boots.

On 3/26/2022 at 11:28 PM, Junknyc90 said:

First pass drug test and then medically cleared. If it been 30+ days and you still waiting or whatever and haven’t gotten fingerprinted. You gotta do another drug test after every 30 days until you get confirmed for class.. I’m saying this because it happened to me and I still haven’t gotten fingerprinted yet. Last time I went there was to get medical hold cleared and had to do a 2nd drug test. Now it been 29 days and still waiting 🤷🏽‍♂️

That means another drug test again.  

On 3/21/2022 at 4:52 PM, Pace said:

i called today and was told at the end of april and there gonna start calling people the end of this month for next class

Why those people lying to you guys.  They have a class every 2 weeks, until the end of 2022.  Yes every 2 weeks we were told that at Zerega 

On 3/21/2022 at 4:52 PM, Pace said:

i sent a email and they sent one back...i would call if anything because you gotta be proactive it seems. They have alot goin on and nobody seems to be on the same page

You are so right about that.  I had a hard time too and give a good fight for them to get me in.  They be lying about not have upcoming class so you wouldn’t bother them.

3 minutes ago, Kennedy said:

Oh boy.  That class A you still have to go to Eastchester for that Class B training.  Had one guy from my group with the class A.  It’s like doing it all over again.

Usually you get cleared on the same day if you went in with an appointment.  I walked in to be medically cleared and because of no appointment they did not cleared me the same day.  Hopefully they call you soon.  It can be a pain the butt to get on to them.

On 3/20/2022 at 1:54 PM, Pace said:

i got cleared from medical hold friday, how long does it take for them to call you back? and once you pass medical are you basically hired? i already have my Class A license and endorsements

Oh boy.  That class A you still have to go to Eastchester for that Class B training.  Had one guy from my group with the class A.  It’s like doing it all over again.

On 3/18/2022 at 8:21 PM, mrtrini868 said:

I was able to apply last week.

Ok.  It was giving me hard time but I finally get to it.

On 3/12/2022 at 9:49 AM, Kennedy said:

Right the 13th.  Class before that was 2/27.

On 3/12/2022 at 9:49 AM, Kennedy said:

Right the 13th.  Class before that was 2/27.

Good evening.  Was anyone able to apply for the TA test that is out?

22 hours ago, Jaybadree said:

I got orientation Sunday

Right the 13th.  Class before that was 2/27.

On 3/9/2022 at 8:45 PM, mrtrini868 said:

Well said, sadly you are not lying. I cleared my medical hold last Tuesday and had to redo a 2nd drug test. Til this day I’m still waiting for the email. Was hoping to get into the class starting on the 13th. Well I called today and the lady said no result is back yet and right now they are not taking anyone for any classes. So that’s the reason I haven’t been reached out to yet. Also was told to call back at the end of the month. Advice to all who already went in to do pre-employment, take the opportunity to revise the pretrip material. This site is very resourceful, I found a lot of stuff that’s sorta preparing me, mind you I have only my B permit.

This is very untrue.  They’re hiring every 2 weeks.  They just don’t want you guy to keep calling etc.  they told me the same thing meanwhile they were hiring the whole time.  

On 3/7/2022 at 7:59 PM, misslo said:

Everybody experience is different. My nest advice for you is to wait especially if you already have a job. Just wait until they call you. Its going to be a journey. I may be repeating my self but they have been calling me right before the pandemic hit. jan 2020 and thats when my DL was just 1.5 yrs and was told to wait until june 2021 and from june 2021 to now march 2022 i have been going to 180 livingston so many times just to fill out paperwork. Thats why its best to take more than one bus operator exam or any exam rather. I waited so long to get in that I turned down the opportunity last october 2021 and now i am going down there on wednesday.

the process isnt really that long if youre in fair health. basically 3 weeks to a month. the road maybe a lil rough for the men that arent really in great shape or suffer from co morbidities. geesh. 

I think it is ill advised to just show up there though.

No waiting dear you have to be pro active with them at 180.  I use to be at my sister when she told me I have to keep calling and emailing them.  Eventually I had to do just that.  Trust and believe they forget you sometimes.  I had the royal run around, sending emails on top of emails even to the big boss,  that’s when I got answers.

On 3/7/2022 at 7:31 PM, Kenstyles said:

Still in the process. Took both tests. TA called first. From what I understand it's the same exact benifts. Just the depots might be different. BTW 🇹🇹

Let TA be your 1st pick.  It’s a Civil Service position, if at anytime there’s a strike they have to find other civil service positions to place you, they cannot lay you off.  We were told that at Zerega.

If anyone in the process of being hired for MBSTOA and have plans on going to Grand Avenue Depot, please bear in mind the parking is ridiculously sucks.  If you don’t get get there before 5am you cannot find parking space.  And this Depot is in a high trafficking area with lots of warehouses and big trucks blocking traffic for long periods of time.  I will not stay there for that reason.

1 hour ago, Lawrence St said:

No this is when driving a bus.

Ok.  Got you.

13 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

No, but I know someone who did a few years ago. Back then it used to be immediate termination, but I guess they became more lenient since they're short on operators.

What is is someone else driving your car?  Can that can be possible too.  I had a speeding ticket which the camera flashed my car right within that time going to 180 Livingston, I just had to pay it and that was that.

On 3/4/2022 at 10:41 PM, mrtrini868 said:

Thanks bro. Did you have a CDL license or permit?

License 

42 minutes ago, mrtrini868 said:

I cleared medical on Tuesday, did 2nd drug test. Still waiting for email from that to go back to finish final processing🤦🏾‍♂️. I heard next class is March 13th, not sure if I will be making that class 😫.

They will prepare you for the next class after 

2 hours ago, mrtrini868 said:

Don’t give up the opportunity, just flight out with a backpack for a day or so for the pre employment. It may be a while before they send you the email notification for medical/final processing after the pre employment/drug test.

Ok I went back and reread I got what he was asking.  And yes you told him to tell the truth.  Yes you must tell the truth.  And when it comes to those questions they’re making you sign papers numerous times about violation tickets and convictions.  So if we tell a lie they will terminate us.  It had happened to someone that started with a friend I know.

2 hours ago, mrtrini868 said:

The person was asking about termination from previous job. What do you say.

I’m confused of what you’re asking.

3 hours ago, HeadhunterCali said:

Thanx! I hope not. I've been emailing them non stop to reschedule my pre employment appointment for 3/14 cause I'm in California till July/August. 

Just be prepared.  When they call you for medical it means you’re most likely starting that Sunday thereafter.  They’re moving fast.