chemfinger Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5026 Posted August 16, 2016 tdevon2012 what's your list number? Mine is 6000 maybe we will be in the same class. I completed two drug screening just waiting patiently for my medical date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdevon2012 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5027 Posted August 16, 2016 tdevon2012 what's your list number? Mine is 6000 maybe we will be in the same class. I completed two drug screening just waiting patiently for my medical date. its 6,68X, I'll probably end up in a September or even a October class. I can only assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMA1982 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5028 Posted August 16, 2016 I know, I have a pair and they have held up pretty good and, they are comfortable. Sweet, bro! "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio tdevon2012 what's your list number? Mine is 6000 maybe we will be in the same class. I completed two drug screening just waiting patiently for my medical date. You're almost there, bro. Give it time. Be patient. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5029 Posted August 16, 2016 I have heard of those days. Some people think it's a breeze when it isn't. I have learn that when you first come to a new job people will tell you all kind of stories. Everyone experience is different but, people should be prepared for whatever this job throws at you. Exactly. The best thing you can do when you are new here is to be humble and try to keep learning every day. The learning curve is very steep in the beginning, but eventually it slows down, but you will always keep learning because there is always more to learn, things that will make you better at your job. There is always more to learn. The people who think they know everything after 5 minutes on the job usually end up finding out the hard way that they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5030 Posted August 16, 2016 How long is the drug screening good for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikNYC Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5031 Posted August 16, 2016 Good night guys, need your opinion. The first day of orientation they ask that we wear lace up boot. I went to a couple of major shoes store Footlocker etc, however I could find any boots for my small size 5 1/2 women feet. I work along side Amtrak & NJ conductors and I see a lot of them wearing the ACG boots. One conductor actually sold me a new pair today, that her son did want to wear. It looks somewhat like a sneaker, but it not. Google ACG boots and let me know what you guys think. I don't want to get in no problems on my first day. Appearantly these boots are very popular with train/bus drivers Just wear boots as close to what they are asking. They won't break over it... within a few day you will be in transit issued boots. you won't step foot on the tracks until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5032 Posted August 16, 2016 during the first weeks when I was in T/O school car, I wore regular black shoes with rubber soles..as erik stated they will issue T/A boots..what I do recommend is go to a uniform store and purchase a couple short sleeve blue light blue mechanic shirts with blue slacks during training because the uniform process at mta is horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5033 Posted August 16, 2016 True I just got my shirts and dickies yesterday took them to be pressed this morning and wearing my black timberland field boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5034 Posted August 16, 2016 good stuff Ammo, you will see what I am talking about regarding the uniform process being horrible lol you guys seem like a good group, i wish you guys best of luck my brother has been a conductor for 5 years now and took the T/O promotional so i ask questions all the time..he works the #7 train in the IRT A division..he said the job has its days..remember you own the train not the T/O..if the T/O accidently put the train in emergency you have to pull the cord on him...you can get in trouble for a T/O mistake which sucks..other then this and cutting a stuck door the job can be easy..but you will learn all of this in school car ofcourse.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezy Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5035 Posted August 16, 2016 during the first weeks when I was in T/O school car, I wore regular black shoes with rubber soles..as erik stated they will issue T/A boots..what I do recommend is go to a uniform store and purchase a couple short sleeve blue light blue mechanic shirts with blue slacks during training because the uniform process at mta is horrible Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMA1982 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5036 Posted August 16, 2016 Just wear boots as close to what they are asking. They won't break over it... within a few day you will be in transit issued boots. you won't step foot on the tracks until then. I ordered a pair off of Amazon this morning. They should be arriving by Monday. According to them. Paid 45 bucks for them. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio during the first weeks when I was in T/O school car, I wore regular black shoes with rubber soles..as erik stated they will issue T/A boots..what I do recommend is go to a uniform store and purchase a couple short sleeve blue light blue mechanic shirts with blue slacks during training because the uniform process at mta is horrible Or some of you should try the Army/Navy stores. They have everything. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdevon2012 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5037 Posted August 16, 2016 I ordered a pair off of Amazon this morning. They should be arriving by Monday. According to them. Paid 45 bucks for them. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Cool, I've been looking at bookbags too. I read you have to carry your equipment and manuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMA1982 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5038 Posted August 16, 2016 True I just got my shirts and dickies yesterday took them to be pressed this morning and wearing my black timberland field boots. Sweet, bro. I'm gonna try Macy's. Might cost me an arm and a leg. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Cool, I've been looking at bookbags too. I read you have to carry your equipment and manuals. I might get one, too. I have a bag at home that I use for when I go away or have to sleep at my mother's house. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio good stuff Ammo, you will see what I am talking about regarding the uniform process being horrible lol you guys seem like a good group, i wish you guys best of luck my brother has been a conductor for 5 years now and took the T/O promotional so i ask questions all the time..he works the #7 train in the IRT A division..he said the job has its days..remember you own the train not the T/O..if the T/O accidently put the train in emergency you have to pull the cord on him...you can get in trouble for a T/O mistake which sucks..other then this and cutting a stuck door the job can be easy..but you will learn all of this in school car ofcourse.. Thanks for the info, dude. Sounds good. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Exactly. The best thing you can do when you are new here is to be humble and try to keep learning every day. The learning curve is very steep in the beginning, but eventually it slows down, but you will always keep learning because there is always more to learn, things that will make you better at your job. There is always more to learn. The people who think they know everything after 5 minutes on the job usually end up finding out the hard way that they don't. Me not being one of those people. Just gonna study my ass off and listen to whatever they tell us. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5039 Posted August 16, 2016 the best bag you can purchase for this position is the red/black huskey 18 inch bag that sells at homedepot..there very picky with the bag you carry because there has been incidents where your crossing the tracks in the yard where people bags are getting cought on moving trains,rails etc..they want you to carry the bag when crossing tracks..70% of transit workers have the 18 inch huskey bag..strong and durable and MTA approve..there like $20 bucks in stock as for the uniforms don't go crazy because you will get them in the mail after measurements , but they will take forever to come or wrong sizes ..you can go online www.automotiveworkwear.com and buy the redcap shirts and pants ..there cheap ! and will last VERY long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMA1982 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5040 Posted August 16, 2016 the best bag you can purchase for this position is the red/black huskey 18 inch bag that sells at homedepot..there very picky with the bag you carry because there has been incidents where your crossing the tracks in the yard where people bags are getting cought on moving trains,rails etc..they want you to carry the bag when crossing tracks..70% of transit workers have the 18 inch huskey bag..strong and durable and MTA approve..there like $20 bucks in stock as for the uniforms don't go crazy because you will get them in the mail after measurements , but they will take forever to come or wrong sizes ..you can go online www.automotiveworkwear.com and buy the redcap shirts and pants ..there cheap ! and will last VERY long Thank you for the information, bro! "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5041 Posted August 16, 2016 Am going to use my Nike KD book bag it's pretty big but I was told Home Depot has one called the husky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5042 Posted August 16, 2016 there is a lot of equipment and Txt books that you will be carrying EVERYDAY , before class starts you will have your TSS check off everything before class starts, if your missing anything, I mean anything they will send you home and it will go down in schoolcar records .. depending on your division they give you, a lot of people drive there own cars to the meet up locations or yards, your TSS will tell you take the train ( MTA GIVES YOU A FREE TRAINPASS) so incase you get a flat tire or mechanical issue with your car..thats not there problem and they don't want to hear it...just fyi.. i hope you guys don't mind me typing stuff i remember when i was in school car..i am just looking out for you guys and giving you a heads up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMA1982 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5043 Posted August 16, 2016 Am going to use my Nike KD book bag it's pretty big but I was told Home Depot has one called the husky Yeah. It's 20 bucks. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio there is a lot of equipment and Txt books that you will be carrying EVERYDAY , before class starts you will have your TSS check off everything before class starts, if your missing anything, I mean anything they will send you home and it will go down in schoolcar records .. depending on your division they give you, a lot of people drive there own cars to the meet up locations or yards, your TSS will tell you take the train ( MTA GIVES YOU A FREE TRAINPASS) so incase you get a flat tire or mechanical issue with your car..thats not there problem and they don't want to hear it...just fyi.. i hope you guys don't mind me typing stuff i remember when i was in school car..i am just looking out for you guys and giving you a heads up.. Thanks for the heads up, bro. "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio there is a lot of equipment and Txt books that you will be carrying EVERYDAY , before class starts you will have your TSS check off everything before class starts, if your missing anything, I mean anything they will send you home and it will go down in schoolcar records .. depending on your division they give you, a lot of people drive there own cars to the meet up locations or yards, your TSS will tell you take the train ( MTA GIVES YOU A FREE TRAINPASS) so incase you get a flat tire or mechanical issue with your car..thats not there problem and they don't want to hear it...just fyi.. i hope you guys don't mind me typing stuff i remember when i was in school car..i am just looking out for you guys and giving you a heads up.. By the way, do you know off hand how many textbooks we're gonna have to carry? "I would like to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee." - Joe DiMaggio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5044 Posted August 16, 2016 Tprashad why did your brother switch from conductor to operator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5045 Posted August 16, 2016 Lisa, he took the promotional exam, I guess he was to bored and wanted to be upfront..the beauty of being a conductor and going to TO is that if it doesn't work out for you ..you can go back to your position you will have a VERY thick conductors manual and average size rule book..i would say 2 books from MTA and ofcourse a notebook for yourself...3 in total..it was a headach to drag these bags everywhere..you will get an escape mask incase there is a fire, smoke, etc..its big as well. you will also get your mta vest which you must have with you ALL THE TIME, safety glasses,vapor key,door cut out key,FLAGS ( you as a conductor is also known as a flagger) you will require to work the tracks incase they need you for flagging trains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5046 Posted August 16, 2016 Husky bag is 70 bucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5047 Posted August 16, 2016 no way man there 20 bucks or so, this sight is not allowing me to post up the link go on homedepot web sight and type in model# 82003N11 Jamaica homedepot shows there is 50 in stock ..just a fyi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5048 Posted August 16, 2016 That's the gym bag style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5049 Posted August 16, 2016 you need one with a shoulder strap and handle, the handle is a must for MTA..that model# I posted up is exactly what they want..if your not to sure just wait till orientation..atleast you know you can get it at any homedepot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisandrojosh9 Posted August 16, 2016 Share #5050 Posted August 16, 2016 Tprashad did your brother like being a conductor? What did he dislike about the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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