WestEndMan Posted September 28, 2015 Share #5226 Posted September 28, 2015 Working in the yards, thats a different story. You WILL work the yards when in the YX program. As well as station switching( relaying the train). When you are on your own, you might work the yards from time to time to cover the job. But from what I've seen, Yard jobs are primarily senior guys. When you get to pick a job, you can try and bid on it, but dont count on it. Try to bid low. I have my 1st pick coming up soon. From what I'm told, I am limited to what I can pick based on my seniority #. Which in this case, I'm probably only picking my shift,days off and pay location. If there are an abundant amount of open jobs, sure I might bid on them, but I wont hold my breath hoping I'm going to get it. In time I will be able to truly pick a job. One that I want, with the days off I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 28, 2015 Share #5227 Posted September 28, 2015 How long you been with mta westendman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5228 Posted September 29, 2015 @mikeems my list number is 4402 but I'm thinking I will have a hard time getting in. I'm diabetic and I don't know how the MTA handles that. So who knows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5229 Posted September 29, 2015 i dont think that should effect anything, so statensirt, your also waiting for the letter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5230 Posted September 29, 2015 @staten, are you still waiting for initial letter or you deferred? You'll get the letter way before me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5231 Posted September 29, 2015 I did the drug test I'm waiting to hear back from that. I haven't differed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5232 Posted September 29, 2015 How long ago was your Drug test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeems1 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5233 Posted September 29, 2015 you basically haven't heard anything since the drug test? that's odd i would think. why don't you call Ms. Rivera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5234 Posted September 29, 2015 took them 2 weeks after my drug test to get back to me, if its been longer then that then i would def call them ASAP ..maybe there calling the wrong phone number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5235 Posted September 29, 2015 I was missing some paperwork. I was missing my HS diploma and I had a pending moving violation. I paid it and dropped the info they needed on 9/22/15 I think this might have been holding me up. my drug test was on 9/10/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5236 Posted September 29, 2015 i would call them to follow-up, i wont lie from going to 180 livingston they are very disorganized Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5237 Posted September 29, 2015 I will wait to check the mail today if nothing I will call them so no one thinks my diabetes will hold me back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5238 Posted September 29, 2015 i dont think they will send you anything in the mail if your waiting for the results etc, they usually call you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5239 Posted September 29, 2015 Oh ok I thought they would send mail. @tprashad0719 who was the investigator for you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5240 Posted September 29, 2015 lady named Valarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5241 Posted September 29, 2015 oh ok I was thinking of pushing it back even if I got the call today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5242 Posted September 29, 2015 it was sad yesterday when i let my job know whats going on, if the pay was good i would of stayed and consider..but being in the health field and union worker the pay sucks for my position..i cant even afford a morgage with my pay..i want my daughter to have her own house and i will take this opportunity to do it for her..i will just give this 100% and see where it takes me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dainty2200 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5243 Posted September 29, 2015 Diabetes will not hold you back. As long as you are on meds and you are taking them you will be more than fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadpilot Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5244 Posted September 29, 2015 It depends what his A1C is, and if he is using injectable insulin. If using injectable insulin they wont let you operate anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5245 Posted September 29, 2015 no insulin just meds, my ac1 is a little out of whack right now. working on bringing it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker013 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5246 Posted September 29, 2015 @mikeems my list number is 4402 but I'm thinking I will have a hard time getting in. I'm diabetic and I don't know how the MTA handles that. So who knows As long as you are being treated for it you should be fine. I made it through with high blood pressure and sleep apnea. I got all my documentation from my doctors and printed proof that I use my cpap nightly and it was good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5247 Posted September 29, 2015 how long you been on the job breaker ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaker013 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5248 Posted September 29, 2015 Next week would be 8 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprashad0719 Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5249 Posted September 29, 2015 your still in training? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statensirt Posted September 29, 2015 Share #5250 Posted September 29, 2015 breaker that's what worries me the most I don't want to get the job only to lose it sometime down the road due to health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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