beeniesfoams Posted January 31, 2012 Share #126 Posted January 31, 2012 No problem, good luck with everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricknologist Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share #127 Posted January 31, 2012 Ok i didnt get my letter. Do you have any idea what i should do? You didn't get a letter because they haven't reached your list number. My list # is between 1170-1200 and I haven't received anything as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric c Posted February 25, 2012 Share #128 Posted February 25, 2012 hi i am looking to become a track worker i have my ged will pass a drug test the test comes out in june i relle want to pursue this could anybody have some tips or info they would share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmazz77 Posted March 7, 2012 Share #129 Posted March 7, 2012 How much is the hazard pay? And do you get it all the time, or only when you work certain places??? Also, I have a color deficiency. I was re-classified from B/O to Cleaner b/c of it. This shouldn't be an issue for the track worker title, right? Thinking about applying for the upcoming exam.. Also, would my time in with transit count for anything? Or would I be starting completely as an outsider? Not sure how it works, making the transition from surface to rto.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmazz77 Posted March 18, 2012 Share #130 Posted March 18, 2012 Does anyone know what the starting pay was from the last group/exam that was hired? Trying to get an idea what the new starting pay rate will be. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMauler Posted March 18, 2012 Share #131 Posted March 18, 2012 How much is the hazard pay? And do you get it all the time, or only when you work certain places??? Also, I have a color deficiency. I was re-classified from B/O to Cleaner b/c of it. This shouldn't be an issue for the track worker title, right? Thinking about applying for the upcoming exam.. Also, would my time in with transit count for anything? Or would I be starting completely as an outsider? Not sure how it works, making the transition from surface to rto.. There is no hazzard pay so to speak. I've been told it's built into our hourly salary. What it is I dont know. Youre being color blind shouldn't be an issue but I'm not 100% sure. I know the eye test is primarily focused on Visual Acuity(20/20, 20/40 etc...)and Depth Perception. Your time will absolutely count. Just a question of it counting on the front or back(I think front). A buddy of mine went from Bus Operator(Surface) to Trackworker(M.O.W) and says his time as a B/O(2 years)counts on the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMauler Posted March 18, 2012 Share #132 Posted March 18, 2012 Does anyone know what the starting pay was from the last group/exam that was hired? Trying to get an idea what the new starting pay rate will be. thanks I think it's $18 & change an hour to start. Maybe one of the new guys that got hired within the last year can chime in. Top pay right now for a regular Trackman is $29.1050 an hour. Night diff/Weekend diff is an additional $1.3652. Pay for a specialist Trackman is $31.8725 an hour. Night diff/Weekend diff is an additional $1.8446 an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric c Posted March 18, 2012 Share #133 Posted March 18, 2012 does anybody know why the test is off the list on the mta website theres no info of it being cancelled or rescheduled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmazz77 Posted March 19, 2012 Share #134 Posted March 19, 2012 There is no hazzard pay so to speak. I've been told it's built into our hourly salary. What it is I dont know. Youre being color blind shouldn't be an issue but I'm not 100% sure. I know the eye test is primarily focused on Visual Acuity(20/20, 20/40 etc...)and Depth Perception. Your time will absolutely count. Just a question of it counting on the front or back(I think front). A buddy of mine went from Bus Operator(Surface) to Trackworker(M.O.W) and says his time as a B/O(2 years)counts on the front. What does that mean..? " on the front or back".. ? Now or when I retire? I know you need 10yrs in title to change titles and keep/get top pay.. I won't have that.. So would I be "prorated" in to like 2nd year? Is that what that means? That's what they did when I got re-classified from B/O to Cleaner. I'm at 2nd year pay rate and next year I would be top pay. If top pay for Trackworker is $29.xx/hr.. And Top pay for Cleaner is $25.xx/hr, and I am prorated to a 2nd yr Trackworker if I were to cross over, then the pay wouldn't be much of a difference, +/-.. Am I getting this right?? lol And thanks for the info SpikeMauler. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMauler Posted March 19, 2012 Share #135 Posted March 19, 2012 What does that mean..? " on the front or back".. ? Now or when I retire? I know you need 10yrs in title to change titles and keep/get top pay.. I won't have that.. So would I be "prorated" in to like 2nd year? Is that what that means? That's what they did when I got re-classified from B/O to Cleaner. I'm at 2nd year pay rate and next year I would be top pay. If top pay for Trackworker is $29.xx/hr.. And Top pay for Cleaner is $25.xx/hr, and I am prorated to a 2nd yr Trackworker if I were to cross over, then the pay wouldn't be much of a difference, +/-.. Am I getting this right?? lol And thanks for the info SpikeMauler. Appreciate it. "Front" and "Back" is refering to the front of the pension or the back of the pension. On the "Front" means if you worked 2 years as a B/O or Cleaner and transferred to Track Dept you would only have to work 23 more years to satisfy the 25 year time requirement. The 2 years time counts on the "Front". On the "Back" means if you transfer to Track Dept you would have to do 25 years in Track Dept to meet the time requirements, and your 2 years of service as a B/O and Cleaner would be added on the "Back" or end. You'd be given credit for 27 years after doing 25 years in Track. Usually time counts on the back when you switch agencies. For instance, If I had 2 years in Track Dept and left NYCT and went to the NYPD. I'd have to do the 20 years to meet NYPD requirements for their pension but my 2 years with NYCT would count on the "Back" so when I leave NYPD after 20 years I'm given credit for 22 years. If I left NYCT and became a Bridge and Tunnel officer my time would count on the "Front" because B&T officers are part of the MTA. So I only would have to work 18 years there to meet their 20 year pension requirement. The 2 years with NYCT counts on the "Front". As far as your other questions about Proration I'm not sure ,so I dont want to give you a wrong answer. Call a union rep and ask him or her. If they dont have an answer for you ask them to refer you to someone who does know. Those are important questions if your planning on switching Depts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmazz77 Posted March 19, 2012 Share #136 Posted March 19, 2012 Thanks for clearing that up for me. Now I got it. :tup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 22, 2012 Share #137 Posted April 22, 2012 Recieved a pre-employment letter for track worker. Got some questions regarding the job: 1) Where's training located, the hours and how long is training? 2) What are the work hours? Pretty sure it's nights, but is it like conductors and train operators where they have a different starting time every day/week? From what I understand, those 2 positions have a heavy rotating work schedule. 3) If they cancel a maintenance job due for whatever reason, do they still get paid for reporting to work? 4) Where do track workers report to work? At a yard or at a station? Thanks for any and all answers to my questions. Been working an office job most of my life and I'm ready to do something new and steady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMauler Posted April 23, 2012 Share #138 Posted April 23, 2012 Recieved a pre-employment letter for track worker. Got some questions regarding the job: 1) Where's training located, the hours and how long is training? 2) What are the work hours? Pretty sure it's nights, but is it like conductors and train operators where they have a different starting time every day/week? From what I understand, those 2 positions have a heavy rotating work schedule. 3) If they cancel a maintenance job due for whatever reason, do they still get paid for reporting to work? 4) Where do track workers report to work? At a yard or at a station? Thanks for any and all answers to my questions. Been working an office job most of my life and I'm ready to do something new and steady. 1) PS 248 in Brooklyn. Hours are either 7a-3p or 8a-4p(not sure which) with weekends off. I think training is 4 to 6 weeks 2) There are all types of hours day and night: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 3p-11p, 10p-6a, 11p-7a, 12a-8a. Also all types of days off: Fri/Sat, Sat/Sun, Sun/Mon, Mon/Tue, Tue/Wed. For the most part we have set schedules. Our woking hours ,days off and reporting locations for most gangs stay the same for the remainder of our "Pick" which can run anywhere from a year and a half to over three years. 3) Yes, if you show up to work and a job is cancelled you will always be paid for the day. 4) Yards and Stations all over the system. You'll pick a reporting location . Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMauler Posted April 23, 2012 Share #139 Posted April 23, 2012 BTW I'm not a Bus Operator I'm a Track Worker. Not sure why it says that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine Posted April 23, 2012 Share #140 Posted April 23, 2012 Thanks for the info SpikeMauler. One more question. As stupid as it this question might seem, but how "physical" is the job? Is it straight 6-7 hours of non-stop work. Comming from an office enviornment into physical labor will be a real wake-up, and I'm not exactly "fit" becuase of it. Also, do many people retire from this job? Or does the physical labor take a toll and many have to retire early? Thanks again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeMauler Posted April 25, 2012 Share #141 Posted April 25, 2012 It's a physical job, but there's no rule on how fast or how hard you have work. Some of the jobs are easy ,some not so easy. Theres a lot of breaks. Pace yourself and you'll be fine. There is no early retirement. There's a lot of out of shape guys/gals who work here. Don't worry about that. Work smart and safe and you'll be fine. It's a great job. I've been doing it for 19 years and still like coming to work(well, most of the time lol). No worries.... Spike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignick99 Posted May 10, 2012 Share #142 Posted May 10, 2012 I was called in on May 2nd to submit paper work and take drug test and they gave me a packet of paperwork to fill out. It been over a week and I haven't heard back yet. How long does it usually take to call you back in for the medical and to submit the paperwork? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricknologist Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share #143 Posted May 12, 2012 I was called in on May 2nd to submit paper work and take drug test and they gave me a packet of paperwork to fill out. It been over a week and I haven't heard back yet. How long does it usually take to call you back in for the medical and to submit the paperwork? Any help will be greatly appreciated. As short as a week or two to as long as several months. I had to wait almost 5 months to finally take the medical for conductor. You'll have to take another drug test if the wait becomes that long. It's a test of patience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignick99 Posted May 12, 2012 Share #144 Posted May 12, 2012 As short as a week or two to as long as several months. I had to wait almost 5 months to finally take the medical for conductor. You'll have to take another drug test if the wait becomes that long. It's a test of patience... The drug tests are no problem on this end! Glad to know it could take a while because I was starting to get worried..Ill have to be patient until it comes..Thanks for taking the time to let me know, Tricknologist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignick99 Posted May 20, 2012 Share #145 Posted May 20, 2012 Got called in on 5-17 and completed medical and was sworn in. I being on 6-4 with a 2 day orientation. Anyone know how long the training lasts? I'm looking foward to it and I appreciate everyone's help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeniesfoams Posted May 23, 2012 Share #146 Posted May 23, 2012 6 weeks. Congrats. This is a great job. You're gonna meet some of the funniest people you've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignick99 Posted May 23, 2012 Share #147 Posted May 23, 2012 6 weeks. Congrats. This is a great job. You're gonna meet some of the funniest people you've ever seen. Thank you...I am looking foward to it and I really appreciate the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker69 Posted May 26, 2012 Share #148 Posted May 26, 2012 Hey bignick99, I also start on 6/4, been a long process but I'm jazzed i got in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnemard Posted August 6, 2012 Share #149 Posted August 6, 2012 Hey all! I am in the #2000 range on the list. But they're up to the #5000 range. I haven't received a call an I scored a 90%. How do I make sure I get a call back if they've already passed my list number? Help please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadro1 Posted August 18, 2012 Share #150 Posted August 18, 2012 I currently work in NYC Transit as a track inspector and let me tell you its the best job you will ever have, great benefits, and a lot of room for promotion. I have been on the job for a little over 6 years now and it took them almost 4 years to call me because I got an 86% on the test in 2002. I didnt have a study guide at the time I just went and took the test. That is why it is very important to get the highest possible grade you can get so your list number isnt 22,458 then you will never get hired. Filing period just ended 8/8/12 for the new trackworker exam if you guys filed already they will be sending out letters for the exam date. If you need to study I have study guides available. Get the highest possible grade that you can get so you can get hired within a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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