subwaydriver Posted October 12, 2012 Share #451 Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbM Posted October 12, 2012 Share #452 Posted October 12, 2012 Hey guys. Question can they put you on medical hold for past Dx of Cancer? And do we have to disclose if we have been diagnossed with cancer even if you are in remission for the past 5+ years? If anyone knows it would greatly be appreciatted. I read all the post about the medical releases and all but with all the back and forth didn't really get an answer from it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit bx Posted October 12, 2012 Share #453 Posted October 12, 2012 Thank you wasnt sure! No problem bro, just made a year back in may. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted October 12, 2012 Share #454 Posted October 12, 2012 With all the talk of the pre screening process, no one mentioned of their fingerprints being taken. Which I heard is sent to the FBI; to check on warrants, any prior arrests and convictions, dishonorable discharge from any military service, and any order of protections issued. If any red flags pop up, you can be disqualified. Any felony convictions is an automatic disqualification. Being convicted of 3 misdemeanors is another automatic disqualification as well. Oh snap yes i forgot about that they took my fingerprints as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted October 12, 2012 Share #455 Posted October 12, 2012 So how did it go today? Any word on class start dates. I report tomorrow for final processing so any type of insight as of what to expect is appreciated. Thanks let us all know how it went and what to expect. Hope everything worked out for ya today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success7 Posted October 12, 2012 Share #456 Posted October 12, 2012 Well just finished up at the employment center. Did the full medical and then they sit you down, one on one with someone and go over ALL of the paperwork you EVER handed in, in detail, included the 21 page booklet and original pre employment app, then they let you know about the position. Orientation/class start is 10/22 as posted earlier in this forum. Seems like they are in the 60's, 70's range from the sheet of names I saw. It's crazy how its here. Waited so long and then when it comes, it all goes so fast. Congrats to everyone who received start dates, see you on the 22nd. And good luck to all waiting on the call or letter. It should move fast if they are already in the 70's for a 40 man class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaydriver Posted October 12, 2012 Share #457 Posted October 12, 2012 what's involved in the medical? Typical blood pressure, heart rate etc or a little more in depth than that? I'm healthy, no worries, just curious. What time does class start for you on the 22? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 13, 2012 Share #458 Posted October 13, 2012 "Already"? In the 70's for a 40 man class??? I thought 80% of people fail the medical/drug tests! At least thats what i read in these forums. It looks like not only are more than half passing, but they're taking the job too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success7 Posted October 13, 2012 Share #459 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) "Already"? In the 70's for a 40 man class??? I thought 80% of people fail the medical/drug tests! At least thats what i read in these forums. It looks like not only are more than half passing, but they're taking the job too! Yes many do fail the medical. In fact only about half of the group that came in today made it all the way through to getting finalized so some additional list numbers should be getting called down for the 22nd class. 80 something people to get 40 sounds about right to me. And it's my personal opinion but if someone turns down this job.......... Edited October 13, 2012 by Success7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 13, 2012 Share #460 Posted October 13, 2012 ...then they're an idiot lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted October 13, 2012 Share #461 Posted October 13, 2012 As soon as you start, you are a union member. However during probation you are not entitled to a hearing before dismissal - it can occur without union representation That's as I understnad it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted October 13, 2012 Share #462 Posted October 13, 2012 As soon as you start, you are a union member. However during probation you are not entitled to a hearing before dismissal - it can occur without union representation That's as I understnad it. In other words they want their dues from day 1 but won't do anything for you for the first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted October 13, 2012 Share #463 Posted October 13, 2012 Oh snap yes i forgot about that they took my fingerprints as well! When did they take your fingerprints? When you first went down there for the urine test & 21-page-booklet, or the medical examination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaydriver Posted October 13, 2012 Share #464 Posted October 13, 2012 How much do they take out for dues? I've never been part of a union so it's all foreign to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted October 13, 2012 Share #465 Posted October 13, 2012 (edited) "Already"? In the 70's for a 40 man class??? I thought 80% of people fail the medical/drug tests! At least thats what i read in these forums. It looks like not only are more than half passing, but they're taking the job too! Passing the medical is only the 1st step.. Now it gets harder.. Anybody thinking otherwise is crazy, esp if you never operated a train before throw the " Oh i drove a car" out the window... So that 40 starting can be 10 finishing i doubt they are going to be holding anybody's hands... Seen it myself.. In other words they want their dues from day 1 but won't do anything for you for the first year. Um yeah.. THIW... Edited October 13, 2012 by RTOMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 13, 2012 Share #466 Posted October 13, 2012 I get $27 taken every paycheck, and theyve been collecting ever since day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 13, 2012 Share #467 Posted October 13, 2012 School car is not as hard as it sounds. On my first week of school car, they told us 30% of us would not make it. The result? 100% of us passed. With T/O,s however, it's a bit harder because you must pass the signal tests with a perfect 100%. When you start school car, you better be studying signals every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted October 13, 2012 Share #468 Posted October 13, 2012 Oh snap yes i forgot about that they took my fingerprints as well! When did they take your fingerprints? When you first went down for the urine test or the second visit for the medical exam??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted October 13, 2012 Share #469 Posted October 13, 2012 I think he meant that operating a train is hard. Ive only done it for 15 min at the BERA museum in CT and i can see the difficulty in stopping on the mark. That being said, it was a redbird and i only got 2 tries at it, but still, its no joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted October 14, 2012 Share #470 Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) School car is not as hard as it sounds. On my first week of school car, they told us 30% of us would not make it. The result? 100% of us passed. With T/O,s however, it's a bit harder because you must pass the signal tests with a perfect 100%. When you start school car, you better be studying signals every single day. PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO THIS GUY. THANK YOU. HE HAS 3 MONTHS ON THE JOB. HE KNOWS NO BETTER EVEN THOUGH HE THINKS HE KNOWS EVERYTHING. THANKS AGAIN. Edited October 14, 2012 by Dan05979 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted October 14, 2012 Share #471 Posted October 14, 2012 Let's see how many people pass PROBATION. That's the hard part. 19 out of 20 passed schoolcar from my class, but 3 more lost their jobs in the period between schoolcar and the 2nd year, and one more who got their probation extended and might not make it through either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted October 14, 2012 Share #472 Posted October 14, 2012 It just keeps the list moving, so let them get to my # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted October 14, 2012 Share #473 Posted October 14, 2012 Let's see how many people pass PROBATION. That's the hard part. 19 out of 20 passed schoolcar from my class, but 3 more lost their jobs in the period between schoolcar and the 2nd year, and one more who got their probation extended and might not make it through either. What happened that they got canned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subwaydriver Posted October 14, 2012 Share #474 Posted October 14, 2012 Is someone riding w/ you during probation or are you just monitored extra close? And more importantly, how many signals are there to remember and are they posted somewhere so we can get a jump on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted October 14, 2012 Share #475 Posted October 14, 2012 You will be ridin by a supervisor from time to time. They will meet you at different stations and come into your cab, some will just sit on the train and evaluate your operation withought you even knowing there on the train. As far as signals go, don't worry about it everyday you go over signals and have mini quizes on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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