Exam 7604 T/O #7604 Hiring Process

[thegameksk]

11 hours ago, Jericho said:

Ok, I know they tried telling conductors to print out the rulebook, are they telling you to print the rulebook, induction book, and track schematics?

Did the conductors print the rule book?

[Jericho]

3 minutes ago, thegameksk said:

Did the conductors print the rule book?

As I  mentioned to you before, they received a copy of the rulebook at school car.

[thegameksk]

2 minutes ago, Jericho said:

As I  mentioned to you before, they received a copy of the rulebook at school car.

It makes no sense that 180 tells us to print if we will receive in school car. 

[Jericho]

15 minutes ago, thegameksk said:

It makes no sense that 180 tells us to print if we will receive in school car. 

Welcome to Transit.

[TCart]

From anyones personal experience who’s in schoolcar or already went through schoolcar what would you’ll recommend to bring and have on a daily basis ? Weather it’s a notebook to take notes certain kind of bag to carry etc anything 180 don’t tell us to bring ?? Thank you in advance 

[55Bishop55]

I was called last year for pre-employment screening, I could not proceed forward because of tickets on my license. I finally got them resolved, via through email, was told I had to have my name restored back to the list. I went to the DCAS and got my name restored. Trying to reschedule my appointment through email and phone but to no avail. My list number was 19xx, any suggestions on how I can get another appointment? 

[Jericho]

2 minutes ago, 55Bishop55 said:

I was called last year for pre-employment screening, I could not proceed forward because of tickets on my license. I finally got them resolved, via through email, was told I had to have my name restored back to the list. I went to the DCAS and got my name restored. Trying to reschedule my appointment through email and phone but to no avail. My list number was 19xx, any suggestions on how I can get another appointment? 

If you just reinstated, you're just going to have to wait until they certify a new list to pull candidates from.

 

36 minutes ago, TCart said:

From anyones personal experience who’s in schoolcar or already went through schoolcar what would you’ll recommend to bring and have on a daily basis ? Weather it’s a notebook to take notes certain kind of bag to carry etc anything 180 don’t tell us to bring ?? Thank you in advance 

Ear muffs to protect your hearing. When the older equipment go brakes in emergency, it is loud in the cab. Also have a water bottle on hand. It's getting cooler, but keep yourself hydrated.

[TO22]

2 hours ago, TCart said:

From anyones personal experience who’s in schoolcar or already went through schoolcar what would you’ll recommend to bring and have on a daily basis ? Weather it’s a notebook to take notes certain kind of bag to carry etc anything 180 don’t tell us to bring ?? Thank you in advance 

I bring water or a drink a snack some gum because sometimes you’re on the train for a long time. HAND SANITIZER is a must i also bring Clorox wipes. Definitely have a notebook and pen pen is part of your uniform. The book bag they suggest is a KAKA pretty decent bag it will be heavy because you’ll be carrying your books and tools everyday. Oh and bring a folder they give out bulletins that u may want to keep it might come in handy. Buy a badge holder for your track safety card and pass (which will be your ID) and you must have everyday otherwise u can’t work.

[TCart]

@TO22 very helpful thank you so much 

[TCart]

@Jericho very helpful thank you 

[Keikyu Motorman]

10 hours ago, TCart said:

From anyones personal experience who’s in schoolcar or already went through schoolcar what would you’ll recommend to bring and have on a daily basis ? Weather it’s a notebook to take notes certain kind of bag to carry etc anything 180 don’t tell us to bring ?? Thank you in advance 

As others have mentioned, the Kaka bag is the default option since it can hold nearly everything and it's not absurdly expensive. Notebook, writing tools, but rather soon, index cards and markers/crayons for when you start memorizing signals. 

Otherwise, in a more immediate sense, a Zojirushi thermos is perfect for holding cold water even in hot class rooms (or tea in cold rooms). Once you're on your own, I'd suggest writing down car numbers of the trains that you operate which some keep in a log book. For filling out late clear slips, I suggest Pilot Frixxon pens as they're erasable pens so it's easy to correct a mistake when you're filling out something. 

And save some money during schoolcar by bringing lunch and snacks from home every so often. It's a good way to keep your weight and maintain good healthy eating habits. 

Honestly, the best thing to do right now is to tie up any loose ends now before schoolcar starts, so that way you have minimal distractions. Stay safe, enjoy this free time, and be ready. :-)

[thegameksk]

If we purchase our own boots what are the guidelines they have to fall under? Tried almost every shoe on the site and its not wide enough. 

[TCart]

@Keikyu Motorman very very helpful thank you so much I appreciate that 

[Keikyu Motorman]

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Edited September 26, 2022 by Keikyu Motorman

[Keikyu Motorman]

9 hours ago, TCart said:

@Keikyu Motorman very very helpful thank you so much I appreciate that 

No problem. :-)

I forgot to note that you should buy a watch. No Apple Watches or any other fancy smartwatches given that they're considered electronic devices that can cause "distractions". Yes, you'll see many of us with them in the crew room and on the road, but schoolcar is a magical place where certain rules are stressed. An inexpensive watch is best for now, so save up your money for the G-Shocks (or anything really crazy and expensive) for once you're done with probation. :-)

[TCart]

@Keikyu Motorman & you recommend a watch because ? Just need to know why a watch would be important during schoolcar lol 

[TO22]

32 minutes ago, TCart said:

@Keikyu Motorman & you recommend a watch because ? Just need to know why a watch would be important during schoolcar lol 

A watch is part of your uniform if you donot have a watch on you’re considered unprepared. Also when you’re operating u can not look at or take your phone out big no no and there’s no time displayed in your operating cab unless you’re on new tech trains. You need to be able to know what time it is right

[TCart]

@Keikyu Motorman yu are absolutely right hey look I appreciate all of the advice man and I’m taking it all in and getting everything. Idc if I’m over prepared. So question a cheap watch from Amazon would work ? Something like $30-$40 bucks ? 

[Keikyu Motorman]

1 hour ago, TCart said:

@Keikyu Motorman yu are absolutely right hey look I appreciate all of the advice man and I’m taking it all in and getting everything. Idc if I’m over prepared. So question a cheap watch from Amazon would work ? Something like $30-$40 bucks ? 

I bought a cheap Armitron watch for $20 at Walmart, so anything in that price range will do. :-)

[TOSironi]

1 hour ago, Keikyu Motorman said:

I bought a cheap Armitron watch for $20 at Walmart, so anything in that price range will do. :-)

I got a 5 $ watch at the corner store ahahah

[TOSironi]

3 hours ago, TCart said:

@Keikyu Motorman yu are absolutely right hey look I appreciate all of the advice man and I’m taking it all in and getting everything. Idc if I’m over prepared. So question a cheap watch from Amazon would work ? Something like $30-$40 bucks ? 

You just need a watch that tells you what time it is that's it. 40$ seems like a lot for that! Don't get any sort of smart watch cuz that's not allowed

[TCart]

@TOSironi I found one at Amazon for 16 bucks. That will do. Lol . Thanks for the advice it’s much appreciated 

[TOSironi]

1 hour ago, TCart said:

@TOSironi I found one at Amazon for 16 bucks. That will do. Lol . Thanks for the advice it’s much appreciated 

You welcome! 

[thegameksk]

17 hours ago, Keikyu Motorman said:

No problem. :-)

I forgot to note that you should buy a watch. No Apple Watches or any other fancy smartwatches given that they're considered electronic devices that can cause "distractions". Yes, you'll see many of us with them in the crew room and on the road, but schoolcar is a magical place where certain rules are stressed. An inexpensive watch is best for now, so save up your money for the G-Shocks (or anything really crazy and expensive) for once you're done with probation. :-)

You dont get in trouble on the road if a higher up sees you with a smart watch?

[thegameksk]

On 9/23/2022 at 7:50 PM, Jericho said:

If you just reinstated, you're just going to have to wait until they certify a new list to pull candidates from.

 

Ear muffs to protect your hearing. When the older equipment go brakes in emergency, it is loud in the cab. Also have a water bottle on hand. It's getting cooler, but keep yourself hydrated.

For ear muffs any particular kind that youd recommend? Where can we get gloves for when we are driving the trains?