Exam 6601 Conductor 6601 Hiring Process

[LeonR]

1 hour ago, Jlw1993 said:

Yesterday I was notified to come in and redo my pre employment and Lab next week for the second time.( List # 63xx) But it’s weird because it’s only been 45 days since my first appointment. 

Nice to know they getting close lol

[Schecter]

14 minutes ago, Comrade96 said:

I hope DCAS doesnt take too long I really wanna get6 in on this and no one knows if the list will be extended again

Whats your list number? And you can always call 180, depending on what number they're on. 

[Comrade96]

23 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Whats your list number? And you can always call 180, depending on what number they're on. 

46xx, just emailed DCAS yesterday to be reinstated after I couldnt clear my medical hold on time

Edited July 30, 2022 by Comrade96

[Schecter]

Just now, Comrade96 said:

4650, just emailed DCAS yesterday to be reinstated after I couldnt clear my medical hold on time

Next time to protect your identity never give your list number, you never know who's being a creep. In other news you should be fine just be on top of stuff don't let forget about you while being respectful obviously about it. Considering they already have a new exam that's promotional only for conductors....

[Comrade96]

2 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Next time to protect your identity never give your list number, you never know who's being a creep. In other news you should be fine just be on top of stuff don't let forget about you while being respectful obviously about it. Considering they already have a new exam that's promotional only for conductors....

Yeah I made a mistake writing it all out but yeah i intend to stay on top of it

[Milano]

On 7/18/2019 at 6:45 AM, Schecter said:

I got this one

https://www.amazon.com/KAKA-Backpack-Waterproof-Students，Anti-Theft-40L（Black）/dp/B00Y9WXB7E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=kaka+bag&qid=1563446688&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Are we still suggesting this bag and how has it held up over two/three years? Also I see a 20 and 22 inch option.. Thoughts? Thx 

[Schecter]

Just now, Milano said:

Are we still suggesting this bag and how has it held up over two/three years? Also I see a 20 and 22 inch option.. Thoughts? Thx 

I used the 22.5 inch bag for t/o school car, it's a decent bag, but it'll help with carrying your study books with you and your tools as well.

[Milano]

2 minutes ago, Schecter said:

I used the 22.5 inch bag for t/o school car, it's a decent bag, but it'll help with carrying your study books with you and your tools as well.

Also I noticed it says 40L in the link but now the page indicates these are 35L.  Can you peek and see if it still appears to be the same bag? Sometimes things on Amazon change without them replacing the whole product page?

Edited July 31, 2022 by Milano

[Schecter]

3 minutes ago, Milano said:

Also I noticed it says 40L in the link but now the page indicates these are 35L.  Can you peek and see if it still appears to be the same bag? Sometimes things on Amazon change without them replacing the whole product page?

I see it try this link, that link I sent 3 years ago probably changed.

 

https://www.amazon.com/KAKA-Backpack-Waterproof-Students，Anti-Theft-40L（Black）/dp/B00Y9WXB7E/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=PCSKWYST4TBM&keywords=kaka%2Bbackpack&qid=1659231765&sprefix=kaka%2B%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

[Apes]

1 hour ago, Milano said:

Are we still suggesting this bag and how has it held up over two/three years? Also I see a 20 and 22 inch option.. Thoughts? Thx 

You can honestly use any bag you want, the kaka is great in terms of space and that's it. Personally I would have gone with another bag if I had the choice again. Straps are fine you just can't carry it on your back when crossing tracks. 

[Apes]

Now that I'm officially done with school car and on the rode, how does one get that lovely conductor badge on their profile picture? lol 

[Schecter]

14 minutes ago, Chris8 said:

Now that I'm officially done with school car and on the rode, how does one get that lovely conductor badge on their profile picture? lol 

What conductor badge what am I missing lol

[Apes]

1 hour ago, Schecter said:

What conductor badge what am I missing lol

Lol you have a Train Operator Badge on your profile. I was seeing if there was one for conductor? 

[Schecter]

3 minutes ago, Chris8 said:

Lol you have a Train Operator Badge on your profile. I was seeing if there was one for conductor? 

I do??? What am I missing lmao

[Apes]

1 minute ago, Schecter said:

I do??? What am I missing lmao

https://gyazo.com/5121d688b6f7975e43570728a68e4326

LOL take a look

[Schecter]

Just now, Chris8 said:

https://gyazo.com/5121d688b6f7975e43570728a68e4326

LOL take a look

It doesn't say t/o?

[Apes]

2 minutes ago, Schecter said:

It doesn't say t/o?

When you hover over it say's Train Operator. That's why I was asking how to get one for Conductor lol 

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, Chris8 said:

When you hover over it say's Train Operator. That's why I was asking how to get one for Conductor lol 

Oh lmao never knew that "the more you know" -shooting star-

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, Chris8 said:

When you hover over it say's Train Operator. That's why I was asking how to get one for Conductor lol 

You probably gotta post more maybe on the forums I'm on both helping both forums out with questions, considering I was a conductor first and now a train operator

[Apes]

Just now, Schecter said:

You probably gotta post more maybe on the forums I'm on both helping both forums out with questions, considering I was a conductor first and now a train operator

Lol got it! I did tell myself once I'm done with School Car I'm going to be active on the forums to help as many people as I can. This whole process could get confusing for some. 

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, Chris8 said:

Lol got it! I did tell myself once I'm done with School Car I'm going to be active on the forums to help as many people as I can. This whole process could get confusing for some. 

Yeah no it definitely is especially when you haven't worked for transit before like myself when I started I was like this school car experience is intense, but now when I look back I'm like it's not too bad. I just hate how the TSS instructors put conductors against train operators, having them pull the chord for any little thing smh it's bad...

[Apes]

2 minutes ago, Schecter said:

Yeah no it definitely is especially when you haven't worked for transit before like myself when I started I was like this school car experience is intense, but now when I look back I'm like it's not too bad. I just hate how the TSS instructors put conductors against train operators, having them pull the chord for any little thing smh it's bad...

Oh man who are you telling. I feel like all I learned in School Car were door cutouts and when to pull the EBV on my TO lol. I understand I need to protect my job first, but they are some minor things that we shouldn't need to pull the EBV for. 

[Schecter]

40 minutes ago, Apes said:

Oh man who are you telling. I feel like all I learned in School Car were door cutouts and when to pull the EBV on my TO lol. I understand I need to protect my job first, but they are some minor things that we shouldn't need to pull the EBV for. 

Exactly of course you do, but what they teach is crazy bang your t/o in for everything. But yeah minor things should just be talked about during the incident. Team work makes the dream work.

[Apes]

8 hours ago, Schecter said:

Exactly of course you do, but what they teach is crazy bang your t/o in for everything. But yeah minor things should just be talked about during the incident. Team work makes the dream work.

Absolutely, that's why I always make sure to talk to my TO before the trip and get to know them. Even though I'm XX and probably won't see them again, I want to make sure I build a good rapport with everybody. Communication is key down here!  

Edited July 31, 2022 by Apes

[MarkGuy]

11 hours ago, Schecter said:

Yeah no it definitely is especially when you haven't worked for transit before like myself when I started I was like this school car experience is intense, but now when I look back I'm like it's not too bad. I just hate how the TSS instructors put conductors against train operators, having them pull the chord for any little thing smh it's bad...

Honestly, that's why I don't like rule 9.01. We need our c/r's and they play a critical role, but I can't help but feel annoyed sometimes that they are considered "in charge" of the train when in revenue service.

As train ops, we already have to do most put ins on our own, prepare the c/r position on our own, set them up to even be able to open door and unlock the doors for them. We move the train, but we aren't in charge of it?

I know it comes from the railroad way of doing things. But still, it's silly to me.