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3 minutes ago, SeanH525 said:

I was 127*. Last I asked they were up to 1300 exactly. Not sure where they’re at today. I’d call to check.

 

Thanks man. I appreciate it. Hopeful that I’ll never have to sit in that steel chaired room again lol.

You will if ever want to be promoted from Station Agent. Anytime you go for a promotion or lab test you’ll be right back in that building with those steel chairs. 

59 minutes ago, SeanH525 said:

Just got sworn in for the 2/17 class. Good luck to everybody who’s still waiting! Feels like this will be going for a while so don’t worry.

5 minutes ago, Thediz1 said:

Sean what list #s are in your class 1200,1300 ,1400

Congrats and welcome to the family. I told that you had nothing to worry about. Good luck in your career. 

1 minute ago, Agentant207 said:

I'm sure it changed recently, I was just hired last year lol As someone who has followed this forum and waited for my turn, let me just say this ...everything as far advice and info on here is spot on

Well it should be spot on. Most people replying to questions are either employees or people that have been through the process before or multiple times. But as far as me I’ll only offer factual information, whenever o comment. 

7 minutes ago, Agentant207 said:

Just a heads up now they ask for a money order  up front for fingerprints...all the info should be in the email though 

Well this has definitely changed from when I first got hired in 2006. At that time they’d just deduct the finger printing fees from your first check. I believe it was $99. 

22 minutes ago, SeanH525 said:

Hey everyone, just a quick update. I’m going in for final processing tomorrow. If all goes well I will be in the 2/17 class.

A little nervous about the background check only because I have one previous job that was off the books. I was there for over 6 months (delivery driver). I wrote in my booklet that it was off the books too because I know they won’t find it with SS#. But I know the city generally doesn’t look too kindly on off the books jobs, and I already included it in the preemployment packet.
 

You’re fine! Final processing is just that, final processing. From the first time you went to pre-employment until you were notified to return for final processing, they’ve been running your background. Your next visit will be to return the paperwork they asked for, be sworn in, finger printed for an FBI criminal background check which comes out of your first pay check, and be given your transit pass(Work ID card) which is a 100% free metro card to ride any subway, bus or commuter railroad of your choosing(Metro North or Long Island RailRoad) 24/7. Congrats on making it this far, you should be in the next class or the one following it. Depending on the needs of the authority. 

6 minutes ago, WillBx-Supervisor said:

You won’t receive the packet until after your first trip to pre-employment, and hopefully not your last time. They give you the packet to fill out at home and have ready the second visit you make. You have to go to the social security office and get a print of your complete work history. Any criminal background information, outstanding summonses, parking ticket, moving violations(if the title requires it), complete school history, and anything else they ask for in the 20 page packet. I’d suggest you start curatting some of that information now. 

That all depends on transita budget for the quarter, and how many people they forecast to retire or promote to other titles. There’s still two years left to hire from this current list. But as I suggested to the previous poster, start getting all your pertinent information together now. So you’re not scrambling to get it together once called in. 

1 minute ago, SeanH525 said:

List number is 127*. They were last up to 1214. And I’m going in for this Friday, though I haven’t received the packet yet which sucks lol. Filling it out there would not be ideal.

You won’t receive the packet until after your first trip to pre-employment, and hopefully not your last time. They give you the packet to fill out at home and have ready the second visit you make. You have to go to the social security office and get a print of your complete work history. Any criminal background information, outstanding summonses, parking ticket, moving violations(if the title requires it), complete school history, and anything else they ask for in the 20 page packet. I’d suggest you start curatting some of that information now. 

Congrats on you guys finally getting the call. I haven’t kept of with this thread in a while like I use to. I’ll try to do a better job going forward. But it’s a new year, so there should be plenty of classes coming up. When I got hired back in 2006, it was in January as well. And they had continuous classes every two weeks or every month for 2 years. I wouldn’t say they’d be on a hiring spree like that now. Especially with how many agents there are working now compared to when I started. Back then there was 4300 agents employed, now I believe there’s roughly 2800 working. And Transit doesn’t go much higher than that amount anymore. Anyway good luck with the hiring process. It’s very grueling so be mentally prepared for it. And also if anyone has any questions please feel free to inbox me. Have a great day. 

50 minutes ago, nycal30 said:

Hello All,

    I went for PE on Jan 31. As I’m waiting for a callback I realized that my US Passport is due to expire June 1, 2019. Just wondering when I’m eventually called back for another PE appointment or hopefully Final Processing would I be able to submit a color copy of my passport being that I’ll be in the process of renewing it. For reference my list number is in the late late 1500s. One other question, since my 3 to 90 days is due to be up at the end of April, should I be concerned that I haven’t been contacted yet.

You should give them a call before the end of the month for further details. But from what I’ve read here they’re only up to the 1000”s list numbers. So there’s still a few hundred people before you. So I wouldn’t worry about it. 

On 4/6/2019 at 9:53 AM, Agentant207 said:

Thank you for your detailed Info! I live in Staten Island so expect to do a lot of traveling lol Would Brooklyn be considered my zone? I think bayridge R line is the closest train station to the island.

Yes you can select that as your home station. That will be zone 3, which is governed by the 7thavenue field office. But still no guarantee you’ll be kept in Brooklyn. You can be assigned to work at any station on the subway system. So don’t be shocked. 

On 2/27/2019 at 5:51 AM, ChrisNShani said:

Just to update everyone , I got sworn in yesterday 2/26/19 - my list number was in the late 800’s. I got put in the April 8th class, and they are also starting the list for the April 22nd class. 

Blessings to everyone ! 

On 2/27/2019 at 6:07 AM, Agentant207 said:

Congrats! I sworn in yesterday also, I'll be in the same class

Congrats to both you guys, I see you’re starting class this Monday. Pick up as much as you can in class, and on your oberservation day, and booth take over days. But you’ll learn the majority of the job once you’re on the road on your own. Hope to one day run into y’all on the road good luck!

On 3/27/2019 at 9:47 PM, Agentant207 said:

Thank you! How do you like it so far if you dont mind me asking?

The job can be very challenging depending on the location you’re working at. I was a Clerk for 10 years and I had my share of good and bad days. In the beginning you’re going to be working all over the place, even in other boroughs and lines far from your house. They’ll try to keep you in your zone which is determined by your home subway station( the subway station closest to your home address), but sometimes you’ll have to work where you’re needed most.  Best advice I can give you is keep your money and paperwork very organized in the booth so that you don’t get any shortages, and avoid confrontations with customers as best as you can. 10 years in the booth and I’ve had less than 5 customer complaints, with none of them sticking. If you have any further questions I’ll be glad to answer them have a great day. 

4 minutes ago, hmc12989 said:

Heh the latter re: customers I didn't know about.

Yes if an intoxicated customer enters the system and gets hurt you can be sent downtown for a test. Because you're supposed to not allow intoxicated customers onto the system. Or call for police assistance if one enters and you notice it. It doesn't happen much that an agent is sent to the mac for this reason. But TA does reserve the right to do so.

On 12/28/2018 at 8:38 AM, TrueBlu said:

I would assume starting pay is more now being that the test was given in 2015.

Starting pay is roughly $21/hr, topping out at about $30.50 After you complete 5 years.

2 hours ago, StationAgent7-2015 said:

I will tell you why, they are responsible for the safety of the station they are assigned to, while 5he supervisors take over, being fire, theft, security, everything that happens in that station.

Well some folks will be glad you aren't in charge of MTA policy. Yes the agents are responsible for the station and the property/funds in the booth. But they aren't federally mandated to take randoms, since they aren't in a safety sensitive title. By your logic everyone would need to take randoms, since every job has some sort of hazard to deal with. But fortunately TA doesn't have the time or man power for that.

2 hours ago, StationAgent7-2015 said:

Every station. Agent should be drugged tested all the time. 

Station Agents are only drug test upon hiring, if a supervisor suspects they're under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Only if something major happens on the station regarding a customer ot themselves can they also be sent for a drug/alcohol test.

On 3/9/2018 at 8:01 AM, MTA NISH said:

I’m starting training on Monday. Can anyone who just finished the Feb 5 training class give any advice? It’ll be greatly appreciated.

As was previously  mentioned be on time every single day in proper attire, listen to everything that is taught to you, and learn it to the best of your ability. You’re not going to remember every single thing taught to you in class or at all. Plenty of things you’ll only learn once working on the toad. I did 9 years as a Station Agent, and now 3 years as a Supervisor, and can answer any questions you or anyone else may have. 

Wow the hiring process sure has changed since I was hired in 2006. It literally took me a week and a half to get hired then. Took my drug test on 1/3/2006, got called for final processing and was sworn in on 1/12/2006 and started class on 1/16/2006. Back then everyone would get a call back in 2 weeks or less. This email nonsense and having to take second drug test didn't exist then. And also when DCAS administered and grade transit exams, you'd get a score and list number in like 3 to 6 months. I took the Station Agent exam in April of 2004 and was hired in January of 2006. I got ,y list number and score in September of 2004. Hopefully all you people waiting get hired sooner than later. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys and gals!

9 hours ago, MTA-LADY said:

My list number is in the mid-60s. I took 2 drug tests, one in October and the other January 17th. I asked when was the next training class. I was told February 5th. So I received an email on January 26th after 6 p.m. to report on January 29th at 9 a.m. for my conditional offer of employment. The letter stated provisional station agent starting March 12, 2018. I will see which date it is.

If they stated you'll be hired for a class starting March 12th, 2018, that's exactly when you'll start. The February 5th class must've filled up before reaching your name or list number. Either way congrats, and get all your affairs in order with your current job before starting work with TA.

On 1/20/2018 at 8:10 AM, chychy814 said:

Mmm that’s not true i came in a few months ago and when January came in i got a vacation day for every month i worked plus my ava’s

That's exactly what brokecrazy mentioned. You started in a previous year, so once January " A New Year" rolled around you were eligible to accrue vacation time for each month you worked in the previous year. Also AVA's have absolutely nothing to do with vacation time. You get them for working the day before, the day of, and the day after a TA observed holiday. You could literally gain an AVA one week, and use it the very next if you liked. Vacation time is allotted depending on how much time you worked in the previous year. Right now maximum vacation allowance time is 5 weeks after 15 years of service.

4 hours ago, Mspunkybrewster said:

Yea me too. Its starting to get me a little discouraged. I stopped at the very first counter and asked questions before i left.  The little hyper man gave me a number and told me to call everyday starting tues to see the status of my drug test being that i was told about the February class. 

 

Don’t be discouraged, this is common practice for TA in the hiring process. When I got hired in 2005, things were much different and moved along a lot quicker. But then DCAS was still administering and grading TA exams, and quite honestly they did a far superior job. I got my results for the exam within 4 or 5 months, and was hired a year and 8 months later after the exam. And once called the entire process to get hired took only two weeks. Sadly now TA grades and gives their own exams, and they can’t keep up with the demand of exams they schedule each year. Which is why they’re mostly calling people provisionally for exams as of late. Remain positive and things will workout. You’ve come this far, and they’ve contacted you twice. If they weren’t interested in hiring you, you wouldn’t have heard anything back. Or got a disqualification letter. 

5 hours ago, hmc12989 said:

The first drug test is about to expire - and would be no good on February 5th. I've been told that you have to actually start schoolcar with unexpired drug test results, since obviously after you're hired they can send you for a random when they want...hopefully they call you back for actual swearing in soon.

Station Agent trainees don’t gonthrough school car. School car is an RTO thing. For S/A you do a five week training course. And S/A’s don’t get random drug tests, since they aren’t in a safety sensitive title. The only time they get still g test is upon being hired and if a supervisors suspects that they’re under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If they have dirty urine, they must admit themselves to a program to keep their jobs, and only then will they be placed on a random drug test schedule. Same goes for any other non-safety sensitive titles in transit. 

On 12/21/2017 at 9:19 PM, Naomi85 said:

The manual fare report had my head hurting today LOL 

Well you should be lucky it’s not paperwork you’d do everyday if you think it hurt your head  when I started 13 years ago, we were doing the manual fare report every single day. Once that paperwork was dropped we did the reduced fare ticket surveys everyday. Now new station Agents only do remittance reports and fill out the drop sheet. That’s super light work. When I came on board we still had pre-encoded metrocards, transit checks, and a whole other host of paperwork that’s been phased out! And if you think the current manual report is a headache, you should’ve seen the much older one before it!

Good luck to everyone who's applied for this postilion!!!

Hello and good day everyone, it's been a very long time since I've posted any info onto this thread. I see people have had many questions in my absence. But I'll be once again on the forums pretty regularly, so anyone has and questions feel free to ask me here or inbox me.