Justin08 Posted November 29, 2012 Share #901 Posted November 29, 2012 Mooseeee what div do u want to go to if u have a choice?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted November 29, 2012 Share #902 Posted November 29, 2012 All of you people that went through this whole screening process were very helpful with all the information given by far. I am curious to what kind of questions & information is asked & required on the dreaded 21-page-booklet??? Can someone please break this down for us??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc0v9g9 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #903 Posted November 30, 2012 Has any1 new been called for their drug test recently? A solid confirmation would be cool to share - thanks... and merry festivus for the rest of us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseMania86 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #904 Posted November 30, 2012 Mooseeee what div do u want to go to if u have a choice?? Definitely Division A since I live in Staten Island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success7 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #905 Posted November 30, 2012 Definitely Division A since I live in Staten Island I think you would prefer Division B if you live on Staten island. All the A division yards are in the Bronx except for 1 in queens and 1 in Brooklyn. All the B div yards are in Brooklyn and mainly south Brooklyn so that will be ur best bet coming from Staten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayRat1978 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #906 Posted November 30, 2012 I think you would prefer Division B if you live on Staten island. All the A division yards are in the Bronx except for 1 in queens and 1 in Brooklyn. All the B div yards are in Brooklyn and mainly south Brooklyn so that will be ur best bet coming from Staten. I live in Jackson Heights, Queens - so my preference will most likely go with the B division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted November 30, 2012 Share #907 Posted November 30, 2012 Quick question: Everyone on here is primarily discussing divisions. Are Conductors and Trackworkers assigned divisions as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowblock Posted November 30, 2012 Share #908 Posted November 30, 2012 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted November 30, 2012 Share #909 Posted November 30, 2012 I think you would prefer Division B if you live on Staten island. All the A division yards are in the Bronx except for 1 in queens and 1 in Brooklyn. All the B div yards are in Brooklyn and mainly south Brooklyn so that will be ur best bet coming from Staten. yes!!! What he said. I got put in the A division because when it was my turn to pick, B was filled up. I was in 241 yard on tuesday and it took me almost 3 hours to get back to Staten island. The plus side is I'll be out of school car before the B division guys and the A is smaller, less equipment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon5 Posted December 1, 2012 Share #910 Posted December 1, 2012 The 12/17 class B division is filled up? If I get called can I postpone till the next class and go into the B division? I live very close to Stillwell and it would be a pain for me to go into the A division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boedy Posted December 1, 2012 Share #911 Posted December 1, 2012 Hi all, Been creeping around these forums for a long time and looks like I will be for much longer considering my list number is in the early 700's lol. I went to my doctor last week to do a complete physical in anticipation to the MTA medical. Turns out my BP was a little high (145/86). So he gave me medicine which seem to lower my BP overnight (been in anywhere from 116-126/70-78) all week. So my question is, will I be disqualified because of this situation? Having somewhat high BP but under control with medicine? Thanks in advance, I did try to search for this but only came up with one guy asking a similar question with no answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beneka Posted December 1, 2012 Share #912 Posted December 1, 2012 The 12/17 class B division is filled up? If I get called can I postpone till the next class and go into the B division? I live very close to Stillwell and it would be a pain for me to go into the A division. You'll find out when you report on the 17th. We picked our divisions on the first day. Most people got what they wanted, but a couple people got bumped into the A division unwillingly. Although it might be more of a travel, a lot of TSS's have said that its easier to learn in the A since its smaller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beneka Posted December 1, 2012 Share #913 Posted December 1, 2012 You'll find out when you report on the 17th. We picked our divisions on the first day. Most people got what they wanted, but a couple people got bumped into the A division unwillingly. Although it might be more of a travel, a lot of TSS's have said that its easier to learn in the A since its smaller I just read your post again...yeah, it would definitely be a bitch to go to the A if you live all the way by Stillwell! Hopefully when its time for you to pick the B won't be full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseMania86 Posted December 1, 2012 Share #914 Posted December 1, 2012 I think you would prefer Division B if you live on Staten island. All the A division yards are in the Bronx except for 1 in queens and 1 in Brooklyn. All the B div yards are in Brooklyn and mainly south Brooklyn so that will be ur best bet coming from Staten. Really? I thought if you picked division A its number lines and you work in Manhattan. But im guessing since a good bit of Manhattan trains go through bronx and queens Id assuming the Yards are there. And also, how do they determine who picks divisions first? I know they have 40 at a time for classes and they split em up. After that i have no idea how they do the splitting up into divisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elantra06 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #915 Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) Really? I thought if you picked division A its number lines and you work in Manhattan. But im guessing since a good bit of Manhattan trains go through bronx and queens Id assuming the Yards are there. And also, how do they determine who picks divisions first? I know they have 40 at a time for classes and they split em up. After that i have no idea how they do the splitting up into divisons. If they give you the opportunity to pick your Division you get to pick in senority order. They will hire 40. 20 will go to A Div and 20 will go to the B Div. Then each 20 per Division will get broken down in groups of 10. Those 10 will be assigned to 2 TSS's. EX: 20 A Division students will be split further into two classes of 10 students each. Edited December 2, 2012 by elantra06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbM Posted December 2, 2012 Share #916 Posted December 2, 2012 Are all the schoolcar classes at the same time of day? And if so can anyone shed light on what time that maybe? From the looks of prior posts it seems as it is round about 7am. Would like some insight in order to set up child care if and when the time arises. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooseMania86 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #917 Posted December 2, 2012 If they give you the opportunity to pick your Division you get to pick in senority order. They will hire 40. 20 will go to A Div and 20 will go to the B Div. Then each 20 per Division will get broken down in groups of 10. Those 10 will be assigned to 2 TSS's. EX: 20 A Division students will be split further into two classes of 10 students each. Seniority?? Were all training. Noone has more seniority than anyone else. Unless they go by list # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #918 Posted December 2, 2012 List # IS seniority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon5 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #919 Posted December 2, 2012 I know this is a stupid question. Let's say I unwillingly have to take the A division. Is there a possibility of being in the B division in the future? I live very near Stillwell. (I can walk there) If I get the A division is a real hassle for me. If I get the B division, I think I can get jobs at Stillwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin08 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #920 Posted December 2, 2012 @dahon yes if u get put in the A div after u get seniority..u can put in a xfer to the B div..someone who actually is already inside can shed some more light on this for you..btw did u get a call yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon5 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #921 Posted December 2, 2012 I have a question about the 21 page booklet, are we suppose to put last name, first initial and social security on every page and then initial the bottom left of every page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayRat1978 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #922 Posted December 2, 2012 I have a question about the 21 page booklet, are we suppose to put last name, first initial and social security on every page and then initial the bottom left of every page? You better believe it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon5 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #923 Posted December 2, 2012 I have a question about the 21 page booklet, are we suppose to put last name, first initial and social security on every page and then initial the bottom left of every page? I'll answer my own question. It's yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon5 Posted December 2, 2012 Share #924 Posted December 2, 2012 Yes, I got the call. I don't want to give specifics as to when I'm suppose to go or when I got the call. I'm filling out the booklet now. Sorry I don't want people to know who I am in real life. If someone at 180 livingston reads this, I don't want them to know who I am. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted December 2, 2012 Share #925 Posted December 2, 2012 When you get called your seniority is determined by your list number. So they call you in seniority order to pick A or B. If your desired Div closes out you go to the other one. You will be stuck in that Div until you have enough seniority to pick a job in the other Div. The average waiting time is 2 to 3 years before you can do that. Please keep this in Mind just because you live close to a terminal like Stillwell does not mean your going to get most of your jobs there. You will still travel to Bedford Pk In the Bx and Jamaica Queens. Like In A Div I know someone who lived by Pelham and got sent to Utica and Flatbush every day. If you live in SI it don't matter what Div you go to your going to travel. However when you can pick then you look at those jobs in south Bklyn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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