Pkk

2 hours ago, Jay-Oh said:

The likelihood of working 12 hr shifts aren’t that high, you’ll usually only work hours like that if you’re on board / fall to the board (on call) and pick up a full job. You’ll usually have a job scheduled for 8-10 hrs. The 12 hr shifts do happen, but it’s not everyday.

I always tell new people to focus more on relaxing and resting while on board because that little nap could make the rest of your night so much easier. The most I’ve heard someone was assigned board and picked up a job every time was 3 days back to back? But that was during the height of covid.

Btw is there employee parking for train operators or conductors? 

Btw what’s the starting pay per hour for new hire t/o?

12 minutes ago, Jericho said:

One thing I don't think they mentioned and you should consider is, you do not  have a set schedule, location, or tour while you're XX. You may have Monday/Tuesday off on the PM tour, report to a job at Jamaica Center at 1PM on Wednesday, 230PM on Thursday at Coney Island, 4PM on Friday at Bedford Park, 515PM on Saturday at Euclid Ave, and then on Sunday, report to a job that starts at 7PM at Jamaica Yard.

It's not your normal 8AM to 4PM, 4PM to 12PM, etc job that you may usually find elsewhere.

Another thing to mentally prepare for if I get it. Good info here. 👍 

2 hours ago, Jay-Oh said:

I have to agree with you 100%.

@Pkk if you come down here with the expectation of running away from overtime, you’re better off not taking a spot from someone who wants to be here.

The key to surviving XX is adjusting your mentality to go with the flow. Like everyone else said; there will be good days and there will be bad days. One thing I can guarantee is that things will get better. 
You can listen to the negative nancies down here who’ll tell you that it’s all doom and gloom (looking at you @trackerjack 😂), but I am willing to bet my left nut that most have less than 3 years down here on the job. Also notice, they haven’t left yet. 

The job is what you make it. I’ve worked manual labor jobs and white collar jobs where I’ve done jack shit all day, and, like @RTOMan, I have no problem saying that this is the easiest job I’ve ever had. Mind you, I’m not super senior like him, I only have 5 years on the job. 
I won’t sugarcoat it; the nonnegotiable OT during XX can be stressful, but at the end of the day, all you’re really doing is stopping and going on a train. There will be times you can finagle your way out of OT, but majority of the time it’s best to just roll with the punches. You’re going to need to put in the work, because XX is when you learn the whole system (in your respective division of course). 
The worst, and best, part of this job was schoolcar in my opinion. After that, you just figure out your intervals, make your trips and go home. It isn’t for everyone though, and that’s okay. 
Make sure you get your rest, learn your rules/contract, and pay attention.
During XX, if they try to give you less than 12 straight hours off between your ending time and your next job, there’s a clause in our contract (section 3.2a #11) that states they’re not allowed to do that, this includes the forced overtime. 
I will always advocate for new people to give the job a shot, because if it’s not for them, nothing is stopping them from finding a new one. 

Got you. I needed to get this info. If I do get called and I take it I’ll be prepared to work 12 hour shifts. Appreciate it

4 minutes ago, Keikyu Motorman said:

There's a part of me that wants to argue that if you're already in the mental mindset of trying to escape OT, you may want to consider declining and letting somebody else have that spot.

If you need the money, come on down but be prepared to work hard and pound the road for your money. If you're at a place where you're comfortable, enjoy your coworkers or your customers, and the money is good, it may be better to stay there. I admittedly joined in my 30s, so my mindset would be different compared to my 20s, especially when I was financially supported by my parents. 

Thank you. Yeah I’m trying to get as much info as I can from those who are working there before I make my decision.

10 minutes ago, trackerjack said:

I know.......where ur coming from!  I am probably one of the few that will ever tell you the truth
besides that.....the methods you can do during probation.  but Transit is VERY vindictive.  the (S)crew office will.......remember you and exact revenge. this is true.  
anyways DM me if u want the real scoop on how things work here.  it really really depends on your current job you have now and how satisfied you are with ur job (notice i didnt say "happy". just satisfied).  this will surely guide you in the right decision whether to make the jump from a cushy stable job to a very instable and physically & mentally harsh profession here.  these are MY OPINIONS mind you.   but i do speak the truth about what i've seen/experienced though.

New to the forum, it isn’t allowing me send messages. 😓😓😓

29 minutes ago, trackerjack said:

ok so.......u asked the RIGHT PERSON!  cuz if u know me.....u know i HATE working overtime.
so there are SECRETS!!! to making sure u don't work over time.  i won't say it here cuz there are haters and it seems like there are TSS SUSPICIOUS SPIES HERE.  no joke, with the exemption of that obvious troll.......there are!!  if you get in and pass school car - i can tell u the secrets

ummm....if you have a penalty job....that just means the "job" is more than 8 hours.  it could be 8 hours and 1 min to 9 hours and 40 mins.....  a lot of folks LOVES that cuz they have to pay down their debts or make sure their children doesn't starve.  (i would make the child work but i would end up in Prison cuz of child labor laws)
now.....if u HATE OT like me.......u just carry yourself in a way where the dispatchers knows your lazy and very very hard to work with......so they never give you extra duties like Layups/put ins or switching or whatever.  it works for me!  everyone stays away from me.  just the way i like.  and i never get called for anything!

now....... unfortunately....... if the road blows and your train is stuck in middle track or whatever......sorry to say but u really can't do anything about that......u will clear LATE and get overtime.  this is the bad truth about this job......profession........and "career" as some of these colleagues say.

this job is seriously *** NEGATIVE COMMENT CENSORED, MORE COMMENTS LIKE THESE WILL BE REPORTED ***

I hope this helps your curiosity and ease your intrigue.  if you're worried (as u should be) but.....just know.  i'm surviving and.....if i can do it......so can u!!!  we will manage!!

 

I’m currently employed with another company. I’m still indecisive with what to do if I get the t/o position. I don’t want to do OT at all if I can avoid it. But I think with the one year probation I can’t use your methods to avoid dispatch? I do want to work in mta like you guys. I am just afraid it ll be extremely miserable and I’ll regret quitting my current job. Tough decision

9 minutes ago, Apes said:

Well overtime will be forced on you. As a new hire or XX, you will 100% be getting more then 40 hours a week because some jobs are more then 8 hours, or you fall to the board and sit for hours and pick up a whole job. They will never force you to work your days off though. 

Ah I’m assuming you can’t just leave if you be been there for 6-8 hours with no work. 

1 minute ago, Schecter said:

3 points of contact climbing the train, and once you're in a class you can fail you have to pass the midterm and final exam with 80% and also you have practicals that are either pass or fail if you fail a practical you take it again with a superintendent. The only one you don't get a retry on is the final road practical which either you pass or get the boot sadly. The road exam is the very last exam you must pass. It's not hard if you put in the work tbh.

How’s the work hours ? Is there a lot of mandatory overtime if you don’t want it? Is a typical work shift 10 hours ?

1 hour ago, trackerjack said:

oh btw yes you will be on the clock from ur report time which was 11pm.  you get paid no matter what.  remember.  we get paid by the MINUTE!!!  oooooh boy......what a nice perk isn't it?
isn't that speciaaaaaaaaaal (Church Lady voice)

I got you thanks! Whats the average amount of hours new hires t/o work if they don’t want overtime? Thanks again

Hi I didn’t get called for training yet but I will like to ask a question for all those who already started. I know new hires don’t have a set schedule with a set location. If I was scheduled to show up at Brooklyn at 11pm and then they tell me I have to work in bronx the same night. I show up at the bronx at 11:30pm. Am I on the clock at 11pm or 11:30pm? Thank you. 

Just now, Pkk said:

Seems like they might have class for 55xx soon. Idk why they calling 99xx for opa

Sorry 64xx and preemployment. That’s a diff of 900 ppl

12 minutes ago, Fedrali360 said:

3 rd pre employment appointment 3 rd time I peed in a cup ! 3 rd time I was told THATS IT ! SMH now to wait again until I get emailed for my medical ! If that even happens or maybe I’ll get a 4th pre employment. My #55xx so that could give ya some insight of how much more you have to wait ! My 1 st pre employment was back in sep 2022 ! Let’s see what happens now ! 

Seems like they might have class for 55xx soon. Idk why they calling 99xx for opa

On 3/14/2023 at 4:08 PM, Fedrali360 said:

January 12 th 

What’s your list number

My list number 99xx I called for opa 4/20. Does my list number even have a chance to getting in before list expires?

13 hours ago, Tdevon2923 said:

Hey, What’s the highest list number called? 

My number is 64xx I got called for pre employment on 12/09/2022