Vee Posted March 6, 2014 Share #2701 Posted March 6, 2014 Called Ms.Shivers today....still at 2015 last hired...this waiting is too much...ughhh..lolol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted March 6, 2014 Share #2702 Posted March 6, 2014 Good luck to you all I was called in for medical but I passed it up because I was offered the bus operator position from this exam a few months back and loving it so far and more pay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2703 Posted March 7, 2014 Nice...congratulations to you....i too was offered the Bus operator position, but passed on it...really want the conductors position.. I know the list is moving, I just want it to move a lil faster...lol....what was your list number when they offered you the bus position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2704 Posted March 7, 2014 Nice...congratulations to you....i too was offered the Bus operator position, but passed on it...really want the conductors position.. I know the list is moving, I just want it to move a lil faster...lol....what was your list number when they offered you the bus position? My list numbwas 2340s. I started the bus processing I'd say April or may. And I started in July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2705 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow, they started filling up those positions quick.....my list # is in the 2340s....if I would have taken it ,would have been working right now....but it's cool...at least your almost done with probation...and Ms.Shivers said I should be getting a call by the end of this month...so let's see what happens...good luck on your career in the TA..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2706 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow, they started filling up those positions quick.....my list # is in the 2340s....if I would have taken it ,would have been working right now....but it's cool...at least your almost done with probation...and Ms.Shivers said I should be getting a call by the end of this month...so let's see what happens...good luck on your career in the TA..) Wow that's funny we have list number so close. I forget exactly maybe 2431 or 2439 it was. Yes bus is cool. And I can still take promotionals for train operator (not sure about train dispatcher though) But what I learned is after probation and you do take promotional tests and get that position. You have one year to feel it out and you can go back to your old position if you like. Your going to love the T.A. maybe not your coworkers but I love my benefits lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2707 Posted March 7, 2014 Lol...I hear that....I bet you do....can't wait to see mines....lol...that's cool about the promotional exams...can't wait for that call....I have 2 family members who retired from TA.. All I keep hearing are the stories..lol...as far as coworkers, you deal with them best way you can...I know I'm there for my job, not the BS......Again, good luck to you, and thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2708 Posted March 7, 2014 Wow that's funny we have list number so close. I forget exactly maybe 2431 or 2439 it was. Yes bus is cool. And I can still take promotionals for train operator (not sure about train dispatcher though) But what I learned is after probation and you do take promotional tests and get that position. You have one year to feel it out and you can go back to your old position if you like. Your going to love the T.A. maybe not your coworkers but I love my benefits lol. Only Train Operator, Assistant Train Dispatcher and even TSS can promote or in the case of TSS lateral to Train Dispatcher. Only Conductor and Tower Operator can promote to Assistant Train Dispatcher or Train Operator. Only Train Operator can promote to TSS. Only Conductor can promote to Tower Operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTech2000 Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2709 Posted March 7, 2014 Only Train Operator, Assistant Train Dispatcher and even TSS can promote or in the case of TSS lateral to Train Dispatcher. Only Conductor and Tower Operator can promote to Assistant Train Dispatcher or Train Operator. Only Train Operator can promote to TSS. Only Conductor can promote to Tower Operator. Anywhere we can read about these job positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2710 Posted March 7, 2014 Only Train Operator, Assistant Train Dispatcher and even TSS can promote or in the case of TSS lateral to Train Dispatcher. Only Conductor and Tower Operator can promote to Assistant Train Dispatcher or Train Operator. Only Train Operator can promote to TSS. Only Conductor can promote to Tower Operator. Train Dispatcher can also promote to TSS, provided they have the requisite amount of experience as a Train Operator to qualify somewhere in their history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trife86 Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2711 Posted March 7, 2014 Only Conductor and Tower Operator can promote to Assistant Train Dispatcher or Train Operator. https://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/200808562000.pdf Read that again it includes bus operator to promote to train operator . This was last promotional exam i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted March 7, 2014 Share #2712 Posted March 7, 2014 https://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/200808562000.pdf Read that again it includes bus operator to promote to train operator . This was last promotional exam i think I was only making a reference point to those already working in the Department of Subways and/or Rapid Transit Operations. Bus Operators have to complete a union course in order to qualify being hired from the promotional list pending passing score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldsGreatestSorter Posted March 9, 2014 Share #2713 Posted March 9, 2014 I know for Orientation, i have to wear a light blue button down shirt, does it matter if it's Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTech2000 Posted March 9, 2014 Share #2714 Posted March 9, 2014 I know for Orientation, i have to wear a light blue button down shirt, does it matter if it's Short Sleeve or Long Sleeve? Actually I would like to know that too. What are we supposed to wear for orientation an how long till we get uniforms. I might need to actually buy the clothes needed for orientation before that point. Any other suggestions on what to get to start with? For instance I remember reading here possibly a leather belt and a large backpack... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldsGreatestSorter Posted March 9, 2014 Share #2715 Posted March 9, 2014 Actually I would like to know that too. What are we supposed to wear for orientation an how long till we get uniforms. I might need to actually buy the clothes needed for orientation before that point. Any other suggestions on what to get to start with? For instance I remember reading here possibly a leather belt and a large backpack... They give you a paper that tells you where to report and what to wear. Shoes - Sturdy, closed, dark solid color; no sneakers or sandals Pants - Long, dark, blue or black; solid without prints, no jeans Shirts - Plain, button down, light blue with collar; no designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted March 14, 2014 Share #2716 Posted March 14, 2014 You are permitted to wear short sleeve shirts at any time of the year. You must always have long pants. From Oct 1-April 30 you also must wear a hat and tie, but that usually isn't enforced during schoolcar (except when posting). Until you get your uniforms delivered, you must wear your vest if any non-TA clothing is showing. Just get light blue dress shirts, and dark blue or black dress pants. Don't worry about the shoes, you'll get TA-issued shoes in the second week so just wear anything that's black or dark brown. You'll also want to get yourself a good quality backpack dedicated to work. Get one with lots of pockets and sections. You'll be required to carry a gasmask, which will be the biggest tool in your bag -- some people have tied it to the outside of their bags, mine sits at the bottom of a pocket with my flashlight and vest. I have two little pockets on the sides where I keep my keys and rollsign changer. During the second half of the first week of orientation, you will be warned to bring an extra bag that day. You'll want to bring a medium-sized suitcase with you that day, as you'll be getting all of your tools as well as about 20 lb of textbooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xentor Posted March 16, 2014 Share #2717 Posted March 16, 2014 You are permitted to wear short sleeve shirts at any time of the year. You must always have long pants. From Oct 1-April 30 you also must wear a hat and tie, but that usually isn't enforced during schoolcar (except when posting). Until you get your uniforms delivered, you must wear your vest if any non-TA clothing is showing. Just get light blue dress shirts, and dark blue or black dress pants. Don't worry about the shoes, you'll get TA-issued shoes in the second week so just wear anything that's black or dark brown. You'll also want to get yourself a good quality backpack dedicated to work. Get one with lots of pockets and sections. You'll be required to carry a gasmask, which will be the biggest tool in your bag -- some people have tied it to the outside of their bags, mine sits at the bottom of a pocket with my flashlight and vest. I have two little pockets on the sides where I keep my keys and rollsign changer. During the second half of the first week of orientation, you will be warned to bring an extra bag that day. You'll want to bring a medium-sized suitcase with you that day, as you'll be getting all of your tools as well as about 20 lb of textbooks. No harm in using a suitcase to carry the books and paperwork. I personally used the backpack I ferry around all day, a tough Swissgear with a bunch of sections and pockets. Like Snowblock said, its important to use a very functional bag or backpack. The mask, rulebook and flashlight are going to be the heaviest things you carry while on the road, not to mention maybe extra clothes, food and a bunch of extra things you're going to find useful. In schoolcar you're going to carry all those things plus the bulletin book, a large textbook and a smaller one (a BUNCH of heavy induction/orientation stuff for a while) and other material such as papers and pamphlets. Some people use a gym bag, I find it a pain but it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straphanger Posted March 17, 2014 Share #2718 Posted March 17, 2014 What are you suppose to do if you working on the train and suddenly have to take a dump? shyt? or better yet if you have diarrhea? If your breakfast or lunch runs through your stomach I guess that tiny cab is gonna be victimized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted March 17, 2014 Share #2719 Posted March 17, 2014 Hi, Spoke to Ms.Shivers today, and she is up to #2160....she told me about another month before I get called in...my list number is in 2340-2350 range...so just wanted to give everyone a heads up who is waiting as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straphanger Posted March 17, 2014 Share #2720 Posted March 17, 2014 respect for getting back to the topic of where they are at in hiring. but who has the answer for the dump question that already works for the mta? surely somebody has had a run in with the aww shyt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTech2000 Posted March 18, 2014 Share #2721 Posted March 18, 2014 Hi, Spoke to Ms.Shivers today, and she is up to #2160....she told me about another month before I get called in...my list number is in 2340-2350 range...so just wanted to give everyone a heads up who is waiting as well. Nope she is a bit past 2160 I am just under 2170 and I got called today to come in on friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee Posted March 18, 2014 Share #2722 Posted March 18, 2014 Nice...congratulations!!!! Maybe she got up to your number after I called...but congratulations again...keep posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted March 18, 2014 Share #2723 Posted March 18, 2014 What are you suppose to do if you working on the train and suddenly have to take a dump? shyt? or better yet if you have diarrhea? If your breakfast or lunch runs through your stomach I guess that tiny cab is gonna be victimized. This is a good question to ask when in schoolcar. If it's a true emergency, call it in and you will be accommodated. For the love of god, do NOT soil the cab! I need to share it with you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYTech2000 Posted March 18, 2014 Share #2724 Posted March 18, 2014 This is a good question to ask when in schoolcar. If it's a true emergency, call it in and you will be accommodated. For the love of god, do NOT soil the cab! I need to share it with you!!! That's good to hear I was worried someone was gonna mention again that's why we see all those coffee cups in the cabin what they hold on to that for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLHB Posted March 18, 2014 Share #2725 Posted March 18, 2014 Nope she is a bit past 2160 I am just under 2170 and I got called today to come in on friday. Hey guys, I just got the call to come in on Friday! (I'm just over 2170) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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