tprashad0719 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4451 Posted May 25, 2016 lunch break? walk with a lot of snacks,if your train is delayed there goes your lunch break or if your train is running off schedule..most likey this is MTA it will run off schedule..nights might be different..xtra is when you belong to the crew office and they make you work various locations..you can work out of 179st one day and then at 207st uptown the next..parsons blvd and then coney island..you will work off the board..you can sit there for 8 hours and then when a job comes up you have to take it...so that can be a whole job which is another 8 hours =16 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4452 Posted May 25, 2016 How long do you work as an xtra for? Your first year or two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4453 Posted May 25, 2016 NYC Transit has very good money and benefits, and is very stable - I don't think they've ever laid off subway conductors or train operators for economic reasons (I do think they laid off LIRR conductors in the last recession). You'll never be paid for less than a 40 hour week, as long as you show up to work - even if for some reason you don't get on a train. But you could also be forced to work 70 hours - unlikely, and great money if you do, but it's murder on family life. You just can't plan to be anywhere else on the days you're scheduled to work. I do know an N train conductor who loves the job and has bee doing it for many years. From my understanding being a conductor is less stressful than being a train operator because your responsibilities are less, and you don't need to memorize so much. School car is far shorter, 6 weeks compared to 7-9 months, and all this makes it easier to pass probation and make this a permanent job. But you have to stay on your toes, if you screw up and get caught NYC Transit will make your life miserable and try to get rid of you, even after you're permanent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4454 Posted May 25, 2016 that is right matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4455 Posted May 25, 2016 So you can be an xtra for 4-5 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4456 Posted May 25, 2016 it will be hard to eat healthy when your a t/o and conductor..you will find yourselve eating a lot of garbage and gaining a lot of weight remember your below the barrel , you can be xtra for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4457 Posted May 25, 2016 Do you get steady days off as a conductor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4458 Posted May 25, 2016 Generally your days off are steady and consecutive, but rarely the two weekend days - the challenge is your starting time and location can vary greatly day-to-day, and it's impossible to predict when you'll actually be off work and thus when you'll be home. The good thing is very stable, relatively high income, great benefits and pension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 25, 2016 Share #4459 Posted May 25, 2016 How long is the work day as a conductor? 8 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal 1 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4460 Posted May 26, 2016 What do you mean by TSS on your ass by not pointing to conductor on board? Also how is the schedule of conductor? Pointing to the board means that your train is properly in the station. That the train operator hasn't overun the station and is fully in the station so that you can safely open the doors. This is part of your job. Safe operation of your train is your responsibility. If you haven't got it already the TSS should ride you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #4461 Posted May 26, 2016 the most they can work you is 14 hours , especially if your Xtra XTra where you are the crew office slave I am not telling you guys not to scare you, I am just giving you a heads up especially if you guys have a decent job..don't just leave it to work for the MTA and later you find out this isn't for me while training like I did..everyone is different..this is why MTA will tell you don't leave your current job False. 16 hours in non-emergencies, you must notify control upon working your 12 hours. During emergencies I.E. During snow storm shut downs, they can hold you for as long as they need.So you can be an xtra for 4-5 years?as a conductor I was road extra for less than a year. Picked a steady job after 6 months on the job. How long is the work day as a conductor? 8 hours?expect 8 hours at the minimum on a good day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #4462 Posted May 26, 2016 its not an easy job, there is so much responsibilities involved that you will look at your pay and say its not worth it..t/o started with over $30 per hour and I can tell you..it wasn't worth it..MTA owns you and your life...I am just telling you guys how it is because I was in schoolcar and spoke to a lot of workers and got a lot of insight so I don't mind sharing..MTAhopeful can tell you as well..its not a job for everyone.. My vacations to London and Madrid thanks to moving up front to T/O say otherwise. It's one thing to be truthful and another being just a negative nancy. Stop being a negative nancy just because the job wasn't what you expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takingtoolong Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4463 Posted May 26, 2016 My vacations to London and Madrid thanks to moving up front to T/O say otherwise. It's one thing to be truthful and another being just a negative nancy. Stop being a negative nancy just because the job wasn't what you expected. When can you take your first vacation and how long they give you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #4464 Posted May 26, 2016 When can you take your first vacation and how long they give you?Usually one week during your first year(sometimes less depending on when during the year you start), 3 weeks after 3 years, 4 weeks after 15 years. Vacation time is picked by seniority. It'll take a while for you to get vacation time during the summer since all the senior people pick their vacations during that time. It moves quicker as conductor to get better vacation time since more people promote to different titles so seniority moves quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMDNYC Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4465 Posted May 26, 2016 Isn't it 4 weeks after 3 years and 5 weeks after 15? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #4466 Posted May 26, 2016 Isn't it 4 weeks after 3 years and 5 weeks after 15? I stand corrected. This is what happens when you've got 4-5 hours of sleep and post at 3 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share #4467 Posted May 26, 2016 Isn't it 4 weeks after 3 years and 5 weeks after 15? I stand corrected. This is what happens when you've got 4-5 hours of sleep and post at 3 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4468 Posted May 26, 2016 Any news on the June class? What list numbers will be covered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takingtoolong Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4469 Posted May 26, 2016 June class has been filled already the are taking people for July and August as of right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4470 Posted May 26, 2016 Yes but what list number did they reach for the June class? Will there be a September/October class? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takingtoolong Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4471 Posted May 26, 2016 No there aren't any more classes just stop following this forum now. Classes are all closed. So you don't have to worry yourself about list numbers anymore.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 26, 2016 Share #4472 Posted May 26, 2016 Anybody with a serious answer?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted May 27, 2016 Share #4473 Posted May 27, 2016 Isn't it 4 weeks after 3 years and 5 weeks after 15? Is this still the case for newbies...Or are they 5 years to 4 weeks now? I'll have to ask someone that falls in that category next time I see someone like that to be sure, unless you or someone else on the forum knows the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTAhopefullMatt Posted May 27, 2016 Share #4474 Posted May 27, 2016 @Lisa, don't get offended. I know it's a long haul waiting to hear back from Transit. They move at their own pace but it can speed up unexpectedly. Just make sure Transit has your current address, phone number and email address. Maybe check in with them once a month to see what # they're up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted May 27, 2016 Share #4475 Posted May 27, 2016 They are up to 4860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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