Fcoral05 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4126 Posted August 9, 2014 Your meds should not delay you just list it and if everything goes well they may tell you that you have to come in at certain times a year I guess to check because i take for blood pressure and I have to go every 6 months for they to check it thats what they told me and it will be on all your paperwork so it wont get missed lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnySea Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4127 Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks Fcoral05! So did they call you for a second drug test? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcoral05 Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4128 Posted August 9, 2014 Im a B O I was just reading through and I saw your post so I decided to share my situation with you and yes when I was processing for B O I had to do a second drug test because they are only good for 30 days so if you dont start training within the first 30 days or even if its close to 30 days and you are about to start they may still have you do another dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4129 Posted August 9, 2014 Gentlemen, aren't the DT good for 90 DAYS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4130 Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) The DT's are good for 90 days. If you're not called within that time, you will get another letter to come down & take it again, which by then you should get a call within 5-10 days depending on what # they are up to. Sort of fast track you through the process. Edited August 9, 2014 by WestEndMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted August 9, 2014 Share #4131 Posted August 9, 2014 The DT's are good for 90 days. If you're not called within that time, you will get another letter to come down & take it again, which by then you should get a call within 5-10 days depending on what # they are up to. Sort of fast track you through the process.Gotcha. Thank u... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnySea Posted August 10, 2014 Share #4132 Posted August 10, 2014 @WestEndMan. Not sure why I got called for a second DT when I took the first one 60 days prior to the date they are calling me in for the second. This was a phone call and not a letter. Anyway, I hope that whatever the reason, they call me for my medical so that I can go through the process as soon as possible. I'll call them on Mon. to ask questions. Thanks to all for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rd Rail Posted August 10, 2014 Share #4133 Posted August 10, 2014 #267× What is your list range #? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted August 10, 2014 Share #4134 Posted August 10, 2014 #267× 10-4. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham25 Posted August 14, 2014 Share #4135 Posted August 14, 2014 Hello to all, like some of you I am waiting for "the call" for final and medical. My list range is 310x and i have really appreciated all the posts on this thread, but I know there are others like me who are reading these and are waiting to see their list range, but I feel that there are more people reading and should speak up. If you received a call you should post it. I know everyone will appreciate any info in just how close they are to their list number. Thank you hope to hear from someone soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnySea Posted August 15, 2014 Share #4136 Posted August 15, 2014 Today I went down to the MTA at 180 Livingston St for a second drug test. Not sure if getting there early guarantees getting out early but I would still suggest getting there at least 45 mins early. Since people are there for many different positions the ticket # you get does not always go in order. I believe that some people have priority over others based on what they are there for. A second drug test is given if the MTA believes that your list # won't be called within 90 days of your medical date after taking the first drug test. They want you to be in compliance by the time you start class. Classes usually start shortly after your medical, assuming they accept you. My list range is 287x and it was stated to me that I may be called for the September class if all goes well. There is a class for August 25th and the classes are set up based on need. Even though it appears each month there is a class, it is not guaranteed. Any contact's to you after receiving the first letter for your drug test will be phone calls. If you don't respond asap or you need to change the date of a drug or medical test you will temporarily be passed up as the list needs to move. If you want this job make it a priority to go on the date given. If you want to know what list # they are up to you can call DCAS at 212-669-1357. After hours a recording will give you the current info. The current list number posted is 2730 as of today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestEndMan Posted August 15, 2014 Share #4137 Posted August 15, 2014 Hopefully you get into the Sept class. DCAS is not always accurate, but they.do update the list #s after every class starts. I'm in the Aug class so I would guess as of the 25th, the info will be updated. List #275X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnySea Posted August 16, 2014 Share #4138 Posted August 16, 2014 Thanks WestEndMan! Yeah, that would be my guess too. Hopefully I get called for my medical soon! I can't wait to get started! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHeines Posted August 16, 2014 Share #4139 Posted August 16, 2014 It hasn't been 90 days (its been around 60) since my pre-interview (drug test) but I have just received a second letter to go in for a another pre-interview. Also the salary on the second letter is lower (about 33% lower) than the first, although the position is the same. Whats more I wasn't sent another pre-interview application. It looks like since my initial drug test is about to expire, they want me to take another one, I'm just unsure as to why the salary is lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted August 16, 2014 Share #4140 Posted August 16, 2014 It hasn't been 90 days (its been around 60) since my pre-interview (drug test) but I have just received a second letter to go in for a another pre-interview. Also the salary on the second letter is lower (about 33% lower) than the first, although the position is the same. Whats more I wasn't sent another pre-interview application. It looks like since my initial drug test is about to expire, they want me to take another one, I'm just unsure as to why the salary is lower.Sounds a bit odd. Starting salary should be $30.03 per hr. What is your list # range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopefulTO Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4141 Posted August 17, 2014 Sounds a bit odd. Starting salary should be $30.03 per hr. What is your list # range? its 31.25 starting pay for a T/O in school car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHeines Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4142 Posted August 17, 2014 Sounds a bit odd. Starting salary should be $30.03 per hr. What is your list # range? 29XX The first letter I received said that starting salary would be $30.03 per hr this new letter is exactly the same but just has a lower starting salary. I guess I'll speak to them when I go in for the drug test. I was just wondering if anyone ever heard of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4143 Posted August 17, 2014 $30.03 is the old starting (yard) rate for T/O under the old contract. The new rate is $31.25. Once you have completed schoolcar and released to the ROAD (not "yard extra") you will earn starting road rate which is higher. I believe it's around $32.49 or $32.94 (I forget which). Then after completion of 231 road days, the pay will increase to $33.16. A road day is: -A day you sign into a road job on the payroll (marked "RD" or "GD"), regardless of whether you were on the extra board or not. -A day you sign onto a board job on the payroll (marked "BD") and pick up a Yard ("YD") or Station Switching ("SS") job from the board. A road day is not: -A day you work a Yard ("YD") or Station Switching ("SS") job without being on board first. -A day you report for a board job and do not pick up a job. -A day you fall to the board from the road job you had been previously assigned, and do not pick up a job off the board. Hope this clarifies any compensation questions. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHeines Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4144 Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for the information. So I can assume the second letter that stated the starting salary was 20.2591 was just a typo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4145 Posted August 17, 2014 Train Operator rate is most definitely not $20.2591. It is an error. However, you should still question it when you go down to HR because you don't want an error to end up being displayed as your pay rate when you start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybeatsul Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4146 Posted August 17, 2014 It is $32.49/hr for starting road pay. Looking forward for the retro check at end of this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham25 Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4147 Posted August 17, 2014 I'm just a little confused, I'm just behind you @kenhaines @ 31xx, but i haven't received a letter or call asking to come in for a second DT. I live in Florida and check my mail every day and keep my phone on and loud near me at all times. Is this a random thing or should i expect a letter? I hope to be called in sept and also start this dream job and begin a new chapter in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4148 Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks for the information. So I can assume the second letter that stated the starting salary was 20.2591 was just a typo?I will call tomorrow to inquire more about that. And any new developments please post & let us know. Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHeines Posted August 17, 2014 Share #4149 Posted August 17, 2014 Thanks again for the information. I'll speak to them on Tuesday and let everyone know. Here's hoping I don't have to wait another 60+ days to get called in for the medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenHeines Posted August 18, 2014 Share #4150 Posted August 18, 2014 I'm just a little confused, I'm just behind you @kenhaines @ 31xx, but i haven't received a letter or call asking to come in for a second DT. I live in Florida and check my mail every day and keep my phone on and loud near me at all times. Is this a random thing or should i expect a letter? I hope to be called in sept and also start this dream job and begin a new chapter in my life. Just to be clear the second letter I received wasn't for the medical. It was just telling me to come in for another preliminary drug test since my first DT will expire in September. Although the person I spoke to the first time I went in told me that I would only be contacted by phone from that point on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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