B/O 4600 Hiring Process

[+Young+]

@YoungNYCSubwayfan thanks a lot.. That was the packet I was looking for

 

You're welcome.

[lisandrojosh9]

What makes the 10 day training class so hard?

Why do so many fail?

[LOQV]

Not everybody can learn to operate the bus the way the MTA wants you to operate the bus in 10 days. The class that I was in half of the people failed.

[stepurgameup]

@LOQV. Can you give me any advice on passing the 10 day training? I've had my cdl (bp) for 3 1/2 years already. Is the training hard I really need this job

[Invzo1019]

Seems as if 23 percent of people fail the 10 day training class. That's not too bad of a number. Basically 3 out of 4 pass, which is not terrible odds.

Not everybody can learn to operate the bus the way the MTA wants you to operate the bus in 10 days. The class that I was in half of the people failed.

How many people were in that class? Did you have your cdl before the mta training and did you wind up passing the 10 day training?

[lisandrojosh9]

Where did u get a 23 percent failure rate from?

[+Young+]

Where did u get a 23 percent failure rate from?

 

, at one minute and 25 seconds.

[LOQV]

There were 50 people in my class and no I did not have my CDL license before I passed the 10 day training.

[Invzo1019]

Question. If someone is on anti depressants, is that a disqualifier?

[stepurgameup]

Does anyone know the highest list number in the next or present class?

[lisandrojosh9]

If I have never driven anything bigger than a car.....will I have problems during the 10 day training class?

[161 New York]

If I have never driven anything bigger than a car.....will I have problems during the 10 day training class?

 

Honestly, If I were you, I would take lessons in a school bus just to get a feel of a large vehicle. If you can go for the full CDL-B.

 

Understand however, driving a school bus is different than a transit/coach bus. The main issue (at least for me) was getting comfortable with the turns and the fact that the front axle is behind you. With a transit/coach bus you can come out a little more and when you hit the pivot point you can execute the turn. Because I drive MCI D45/4000's and Van Hools almost exclusively, driving the LF's and RTS buses will be something new for me. 

[+Young+]

Understand however, driving a school bus is different than a transit/coach bus. The main issue (at least for me) was getting comfortable with the turns and the fact that the front axle is behind you. With a transit/coach bus you can come out a little more and when you hit the pivot point you can execute the turn. Because I drive MCI D45/4000's and Van Hools almost exclusively, driving the LF's and RTS buses will be something new for me. 

 

In your opinion, what is the difference, if there is any, between a rear engine school bus and a transit/coach bus?

[mastap123]

hi has anyone in here took there road test in syosset long island if so how is it over there

[busdriver3333]

hi has anyone in here took there road test in syosset long island if so how is it over there

i did lol. there was four of us with our teacher taking the road test that day but we got lucky with the examiner an cool old guy. 3 of us passed and only 1 who failed has very cocky attitude. like the previous post says the examiner knows passing or failing in the first few mins.  our instructor already knows most of us will pass just by who the examiner is.

[mastap123]

i did lol. there was four of us with our teacher taking the road test that day but we got lucky with the examiner an cool old guy. 3 of us passed and only 1 who failed has very cocky attitude. like the previous post says the examiner knows passing or failing in the first few mins.  our instructor already knows most of us will pass just by who the examiner is.

 

thanks wish me luck I'm doing my road test nx month

thanks wish me luck I'm doing my road test nx month

I'm hoping i have cool examiner

[Invzo1019]

Good luck man. Remember all steps of the air brake test and remember anytime u are going to back up, secure the bus ( neutral, parking brake and hazard lights on) shut the bus off, take the key out and go outside the bus and inspect behind the bus. Do that every time, even if your doing the parallel and the straight back in the same exact location.

[stepurgameup]

Any updates?

[Teegrid67]

Doesnt seem like 4600 is moving.

[Bklyn Style]

still doing line training, should graduate on Wednesday, good luck to those currently in 10 day training. -side note it takes forever for uniforms to arrive, and the operator I'm with was just called a fag.????????????

[Express Bus Operator]

still doing line training, should graduate on Wednesday, good luck to those currently in 10 day training. -side note it takes forever for uniforms to arrive, and the operator I'm with was just called a fag.????????????

Whats your list number?

[Bklyn Style]

3347 mabstoa

 

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[mastap123]

i did lol. there was four of us with our teacher taking the road test that day but we got lucky with the examiner an cool old guy. 3 of us passed and only 1 who failed has very cocky attitude. like the previous post says the examiner knows passing or failing in the first few mins.  our instructor already knows most of us will pass just by who the examiner is.

 

thanks for your advice i appreciate it

[Physcoles]

Saw this question asked on another forum. Maybe someone here might have some information in regards.

If you get fired from a NYC job, will that disqualify you from getting on with MTA?

[stepurgameup]

Any updates