Exam 6601 Conductor 6601 Hiring Process

[FutureBOtoTO]

My list number is in the 6100

[Dave2836]

39 minutes ago, jake3178 said:

its been a long wait, my official list number is better than 120. crazy huh.

though i was already hired for another title a few months ago, so thats one extra position for you guys lol

 

question 1: if this list is "established", does that mean i also passed the OPA? or will that list be modified as results start coming in

question 2: once they call me for Conductor, can i ask them to skip me in case i want to change my mind in the next 4 years.. how do i do that officially

 

thank you to whoever posted the link and also for possibly answering my questions =)

1) No, its just a list of eligibles.  Not everyone on the list will pass the drug test or fitness for duty assessments.

 

2)  http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/employees/prr_rule4.shtml

Section VIII Declination of appointment holds your answers.  I believe you can restore your name to the list 3 times during the life of the list (Feb. 14 2022). 

However i recall you might be drafted into signals trainee or become a maintainer?  If you become a maintainer, you will make more $$ than a conductor and might have to accept a demotion or resign altogether to accept the CR job.

Refer to rule 9 of the book dealing with promotions.

Edit-tower operator promo exam is opn to filing on june 8th 2018.  Transit electrical helpers in the electrical division (signals and power) are eligible.  Just have to be permanent by the time of the TEST according to the 2016 NOE

Edited February 20, 2018 by Dave2836
TW/O Promo update

[Moluv12345]

Did exam #8094 expire.... I was placed on medical hold and when I cleared i was told sorry classes are full.  Just hoping someone can give me some information or some kind of loop hole where they would still have to hire me... so pissed..However good luck to those that made it.

[Schecter]

2 minutes ago, Moluv12345 said:

Did exam #8094 expire.... I was placed on medical hold and when I cleared i was told sorry classes are full.  Just hoping someone can give me some information or some kind of loop hole where they would still have to hire me... so pissed..However good luck to those that made it.

Why could you be put on medical hold for is there list of reasons?

[Moluv12345]

I was hoping one more class from 8094 would be added. Guess that will never happen. Can't believe my goose is cooked with this position

[Moluv12345]

I was put on medical hold to be cleared by cardiologist. When all exams was done I went back to Livingston street and boom to late classes are full. Passed all other test.

[Schecter]

1 minute ago, Moluv12345 said:

I was put on medical hold to be cleared by cardiologist. When all exams was done I went back to Livingston street and boom to late classes are full. Passed all other test.

You should of never said anything to them

[Moluv12345]

I didn't my heart was racing so fast they called emt... blood pressure good... It turns out my freckin Thyroid levels were very high causing this racing heart... I cursed my medical Dr. Whom had me believing he was on top of my blood work..

[Moluv12345]

They said my heart is beautiful....lol...however beautiful is not getting the job..I finally stopped crying at 55 i was so happy to get this opportunity now nothing.

[Schecter]

41 minutes ago, Moluv12345 said:

They said my heart is beautiful....lol...however beautiful is not getting the job..I finally stopped crying at 55 i was so happy to get this opportunity now nothing.

And theres no way you could potentially squeeze into another exam number. Because I know they do that with the NYPD

[Gdsimmons646]

Thanks for that link, I'm number 518. Out of over 33,000 I will definitely take it . I just wonder how long its gonna be for them to start calling folks. 

[LIRRMedford]

My official number is 1030, I am very excited and do believe that if they continue going at the rate they were with 8094 my number can come up quick!

[Schecter]

6 minutes ago, LIRRMedford said:

My official number is 1030, I am very excited and do believe that if they continue going at the rate they were with 8094 my number can come up quick!

That's good because out of 30000 people you and I scored good along with everyone else who got a low list number 

[ren]

If you landed in the 9,500 range on this list, do you have any chance of getting called?

[Moluv12345]

4 hours ago, Schecter said:

And theres no way you could potentially squeeze into another exam number. Because I know they do that with the NYPD

Not at all they said look on the board downstairs for other jobs...

[Moluv12345]

Someone told me to get a lawyer and fight it, don't think that would do any good. TY for responding 

[Moluv12345]

On 7/11/2015 at 11:05 PM, whatisacup said:

So I've spent many hours today searching for an answer, so I thought I would ask.

 

I plan on signing up and possibly taking both exams coming up (Fall and Winter signup). I won't get into specifics, but I want to do everything I can to score very well.

 

I was at a bookstore the other day and decided to pick up a general Civil Service study guide. I opened it up and took some practice exams, they were not easy. My math skills are strong, however, I wouldn't consider myself a grammar expert. I didn't score all that well on the grammar usage section. 

 

I had my wife, who is a Harvard Law Grad and is currently a contract attorney, take a look. She didn't score as bad as me, but she did get some wrong and mentioned the tests were very difficult. A sample question that I found quite hard is :

 

Select the sentence that represents the best example of English grammar:

 

A .In Europe, scientists have found that the drastic changes in weather is in direct correlation to the increase in car use.

B .The Magic Castle in Hollywood have been declared a historic landmark by the City of Los Angeles.

C .There is a water shortage therefore waiters should only serve water to patrons on request instead of bringing water glasses to everyone at every table.

D. After years of serving the community, the local library will be shut down due to lack of funds.

 

 

I also found some spelling sections difficult as well.

 

Before I go overboard and spend time studying material that isn't relevant to the exams, I want to ask what should I expect on these tests? I've read those Passbooks are a waste of money, and a good resource for the Bus Operator test is a DMV study guide. 

 

Do the type of questions I mentioned above exist on the test? Also, do they have spelling/grammar sections? What kind of math questions (multiplying fractions?). What kind of questions and topics should I look into? I've read that the exam is very easy and is basic math and trip situation questions. Can anyone confirm this?

 

If I'm going to give these exams a shot, I want to do everything humanly possible to do well.

 

Thanks!

 

I think those books are a total waste. Do you know what street the big Macy's is on? I find if you travel by train alot you will know the main landmark areas. Learn how to read the train maps. If you are good with reading comprehension you should do good. Please don't go overboard studing you might hit yourself upside your head because what you study will not be on the test. 

[Moluv12345]

29 minutes ago, ren said:

If you landed in the 9,500 range on this list, do you have any chance of getting called?

I got called on the last hiring list and list number was 9770

[DrewMania]

It would seem 95 and better is the mark. I got a 93 and my list # is 10,xxx which is bananas but hey. That’s why you never put all your eggs in one basket. Good luck to all of those before and after keep faith alive you never know! 

Edited February 20, 2018 by DrewMania
Added more.

[Schecter]

3 hours ago, DrewMania said:

It would seem 95 and better is the mark. I got a 93 and my list # is 10,xxx which is bananas but hey. That’s why you never put all your eggs in one basket. Good luck to all of those before and after keep faith alive you never know! 

I got 1,xxx and only scored 96.25 I wouldn't think a 3 point different would make your number jump more than 9,000 

[Rahmel]

9 minutes ago, Schecter said:

I got 1,xxx and only scored 96.25 I wouldn't think a 3 point different would make your number jump more than 9,000 

It means a lot. My list number is 9xx and I scored 97.5. Someone else scored the same as me and their list number is 4xx. The tie breaker is your social. 

Edited February 20, 2018 by Rahmel

[123melvin]

4 minutes ago, Rahmel said:

It means a lot. My list number is 9xx and I scored 97.5. Someone else scored the same as me and their list number is 4xx. The tie breaker is your social. 

I got 97.5 and my list # is 1276. 

[Jchambers2120]

5 hours ago, ren said:

If you landed in the 9,500 range on this list, do you have any chance of getting called?

I'm being as honest as possible you shouldn't count on it. Historically they usually called the first 3k people before a new list replaced the old one. What happened with 8094 was an anomaly and with that it still took them about 8 years to get to people in that range after  multiple extensions. 

I'm not saying that it absolutely cannot happen, but if i were you I'd take the next exam when it's offered.

[Sank]

I scored 97.5% my list # is 1170. I just got called in for station agent. I’ll do that in the mean time. 

[Schecter]

28 minutes ago, Rahmel said:

It means a lot. My list number is 9xx and I scored 97.5. Someone else scored the same as me and their list number is 4xx. The tie breaker is your social. 

I honestly only thought that the score you got only mattered I never knew that your SSN was a tie breaker when it came to your official list number