Jrt123 Posted February 1, 2013 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2013 Is there a certain line for conductors and engineers ? Do you need to have 20/20 or is there any leeway ? I know the color test is big, which I am good there, but I am about 20/25 in both eyes with correction. Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 2, 2013 Share #2 Posted February 2, 2013 I think there is a little leeway. I want to say one of my eyes was 20/30 (corrected) at my last periodical exam and I passed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrt123 Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted February 2, 2013 How often are the periodical exams ? And also, reading through similar posts, it seems up to 20/40 is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted February 4, 2013 Every three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrt123 Posted February 4, 2013 Author Share #5 Posted February 4, 2013 Sorry for all the questions, but what happens if someone fails a periodical exam ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 5, 2013 Share #6 Posted February 5, 2013 You get put out of service until the condition is corrected. This is the procedure for Metro North. I don't know why my title under my avatar changed to Transit Worker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrt123 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share #7 Posted February 11, 2013 I guess the biggest question is, when is the next conductor class starting ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 12, 2013 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2013 Next conductor class for MNR is starting next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrt123 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share #9 Posted February 12, 2013 Any idea if that class is all set, or do they still need to fill it ? I passed the conductor test that was given in the beginning of January, I am also going through the hiring process for two other jobs, and am trying to weigh my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted February 15, 2013 Share #10 Posted February 15, 2013 I don't know. There are talks of six classes starting in 2013, March being the second one. While it's nice to weigh job options I wouldn't blow one off when there's no guarantee in getting the others. Have you been called for an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrt123 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted February 15, 2013 I received notice that I had passed about two weeks ago, and that they were doing the background check. I know it takes a little time. Without going too into detail, I have already gone through a medical for another job, and they said they will give the official offer in about two weeks. I don't want to miss out on a chance at becoming a conductor. I already work for metro north, and I am in a spot with lots of ot, so I'm a little torn on which way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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