Dan05979 Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2451 Posted July 30, 2013 Yes come to work knowing nothing, don't be a know it all a$$hole because your going to look and feel really stupid. My partner and I have had many students operating the train and only 2 have been dicks. Act polite to others and you will get the help & love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinSC Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2452 Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) I know I'm a long way off being that I dont start class till 8/26 but im curious about hiw the runs work. Like your driving for how long before you go on break? ie lunch etc etc. My friend and daughter asked and my only answer was honestly I have no clue. lol Edited July 30, 2013 by CalvinSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2453 Posted July 30, 2013 Well 1st off, you don't drive a train you operate one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinSC Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2454 Posted July 30, 2013 you know what i mean Dan lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2455 Posted July 30, 2013 In any case it all depends on the job and each job is different. It also depends on what line you're working. When you sign in you typically have 15 minutes from your reporting time until the time you're due to depart the terminal with your train. Typically when you go from one end of the line to the other you have about 20 minutes minimum before you are due to jump back on to make the next run back in the other direction completing your trip. When you complete a trip on lines like the 2, 3, 4, 5 your lunch ranges from 30 minutes to 59 and are required to be at least a minimum of 20 minutes or you are entitled to a 30 minute bonus for no lunch. However on these lines you actually get off the train after a run. On the 1 and 6 you don't. You get down to the south terminal and you wait for the lights to head back north. All of your breaks and lunches are at the north terminals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalvinSC Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2456 Posted July 30, 2013 Thanks I was just curious about the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted July 30, 2013 Share #2457 Posted July 30, 2013 This time it didn't. Believe me when I tell you,a multiple choice. He still works here to this day. I wouldn't make it up. That is something you need not repeat...That gets around and School Car gets bumped up two notches and we'll be XX FOR 5 years. Keep that kind of info very private. ditto on that. I know you're just trying to put some people's mind at ease but that is not something that should be on a public forum. Remember supervision is on this forum and they do read it. I know this for a fact. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bklynpsd Posted August 1, 2013 Share #2458 Posted August 1, 2013 Well, i will be going down to 180 livingston st. tomorrow. I will be taking the BOSS exam for bus operator 2613. I just wish i was going in for my DT for 8098. Oh well. Still trying to stay patient. #165X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted August 1, 2013 Share #2459 Posted August 1, 2013 That is something you need not repeat...That gets around and School Car gets bumped up two notches and we'll be XX FOR 5 years. Keep that kind of info very private. Too late its already Out .... Smh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2460 Posted August 2, 2013 RTOMan, how bad is the shortage of t/o's in the B? I just put in my transfer to the pick section. I'm hoping to get over there next pick. This 2 hour commute is killing me. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2461 Posted August 2, 2013 It's bad RDOs available they even asked me to work several times for late clears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2462 Posted August 2, 2013 It's bad RDOs available they even asked me to work several times for late clears.that's how it is for conductors in the A. Yesterday they had to abd 2 rush hour trips out of Van Cortland because they had no conductors. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2463 Posted August 2, 2013 It's bad in the A to for T/Os. CAS makes a round of calls every Sunday to fill in the open spots. A lot of stuff open all week long and even weekends. After T/Os finish a road job they are getting asked to cover a switching job for a late clear. Even yard switching T/Os are being asked to stay later to cover the open spot on a later shift. It's the wild west out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrain Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2464 Posted August 2, 2013 It's bad in the A to for T/Os. CAS makes a round of calls every Sunday to fill in the open spots. A lot of stuff open all week long and even weekends. After T/Os finish a road job they are getting asked to cover a switching job for a late clear. Even yard switching T/Os are being asked to stay later to cover the open spot on a later shift. It's the wild west out here. A lot of the Yard Jobs are left open on the weekends due to the Students that cover those jobs during the week are off as I belive they dont work on weekends. Its rediculous, I belive that is one the reasons that they are canning that whole 3 months in the yard stunt they pulled for this pick. Next pick should be a dfferent story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagenius69 Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2465 Posted August 2, 2013 It's bad in the A to for T/Os. CAS makes a round of calls every Sunday to fill in the open spots. A lot of stuff open all week long and even weekends. After T/Os finish a road job they are getting asked to cover a switching job for a late clear. Even yard switching T/Os are being asked to stay later to cover the open spot on a later shift. It's the wild west out here.yea I think the crew office just doesn't like me. I called every week for 2 months trying to get an rdo and I get nothing. Finally got one 2 weeks ago and last week. Seems like over the past few weeks jobs are starting to open up more. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2466 Posted August 2, 2013 yea I think the crew office just doesn't like me. I called every week for 2 months trying to get an rdo and I get nothing. Finally got one 2 weeks ago and last week. Seems like over the past few weeks jobs are starting to open up more. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Beta The mid-week OT for RDOs are plentiful. The last few weeks have been insane but a lot of new T/Os are washing out so the CAS seems to be making their reliability list. Jump on it if you dare LOL. Once you work one RDO you'll get called weekly. Just be careful if and how you turn them down when the week comes that you don't want to work an RDO. A lot of the Yard Jobs are left open on the weekends due to the Students that cover those jobs during the week are off as I belive they dont work on weekends. Its rediculous, I belive that is one the reasons that they are canning that whole 3 months in the yard stunt they pulled for this pick. Next pick should be a dfferent story. A lot of them are open during the week too. There aren't enough students to cover all yard jobs on all tours. That's where you get the YD asking T/Os to cover if they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2467 Posted August 2, 2013 (edited) A lot of the Yard Jobs are left open on the weekends due to the Students that cover those jobs during the week are off as I belive they dont work on weekends. Its rediculous, I belive that is one the reasons that they are canning that whole 3 months in the yard stunt they pulled for this pick. Next pick should be a dfferent story. If its costing them $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Watch them trash that idea quick! Edited August 2, 2013 by RTOMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2468 Posted August 2, 2013 LOL of course. They're paying more money in OT to have road T/Os cover part of an uncovered shift for a switching job. Hilarious!!!! You can snatch half a shift easy after finishing up whatever other job you completed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted August 2, 2013 Share #2469 Posted August 2, 2013 LOL of course. They're paying more money in OT to have road T/Os cover part of an uncovered shift for a switching job. Hilarious!!!! You can snatch half a shift easy after finishing up whatever other job you completed. Eaaaaaassssssyyyyyyyyyyy Money and its Killing them to pay it out.. Who ever thought of this Idea.. Well lets see how it turns out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poughkipsee Posted August 3, 2013 Share #2470 Posted August 3, 2013 They haven't ended the yard posting yet. The T/O classes that started this week are doing the 3 months in the yard in the middle of training. They are still evaluating the usefulness of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traintrain Posted August 3, 2013 Share #2471 Posted August 3, 2013 So....what does " yard " time consist of? Why is it so dreaded by most? Also : how much is yard pay and then road pay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOPRO Posted August 3, 2013 Share #2472 Posted August 3, 2013 They haven't ended the yard posting yet. The T/O classes that started this week are doing the 3 months in the yard in the middle of training. They are still evaluating the usefulness of this. Both A and B division? The reason why I ask this is because if they don't stop the B division side of it now then it affects the entire pick process as the posting would be ongoing right through the start of the new pick for the B division class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poughkipsee Posted August 3, 2013 Share #2473 Posted August 3, 2013 Both A and B division? The reason why I ask this is because if they don't stop the B division side of it now then it affects the entire pick process as the posting would be ongoing right through the start of the new pick for the B division class. I believe so. I'll know for certain on Monday. We get our schedules then, and I can ask one of the B div T/O's to see theirs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted August 3, 2013 Share #2474 Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I'm currently doing 3 months in the yard. We do work weekends, my rdos are wed/thurs this week (yay I get to go to the jimmy eat world concert in central park on Wednesday!) . The "yard" consists of yard switching and station switching. We're just not allowed to operate with passengers yet Edited August 3, 2013 by LexAveExp5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman Posted August 3, 2013 Share #2475 Posted August 3, 2013 Hello ladies and gentleman, I just spoke to a TSS on Coney Island/Stillwell Av today. Apparently, there will be a another school car class on Sept 30 and in the next 2 weeks the MTA Employment Center will be pulling a bunch of names off the 8098 list again. UNOFFICIAL he said but this is the way it looks so far. They should be in the 1500's pretty soon then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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