Exam 7604 T/O #7604 Hiring Process

[beanz]

Just to give you guys some measure of hope. Everywhere I go I meet older guys saying they are retiring soon. One guy even said he's putting his papers in this week. The current pick ends this Saturday 11/16 and then the next one will start, and they will probably have a better idea of how many people they need at that point. So dont lose hope and keep waiting patiently and you will be here soon. 

Edited November 14, 2019 by acabral136

[Schecter]

2 hours ago, tommy5402 said:

Last appointed 1228

They'll probably start calling more peeps in 2020

[Chazwell90]

On 11/14/2019 at 8:46 AM, kev2112 said:

Called DCAS yesterday. (i call every Monday).  The last bit of info they give is the latest number hired. This week it jumped by about 50. Not sure what that means as far as the list moving again, but I hope it get's going soon. Hope everybody is well. 

Does anyone have the number for DCAS.  My list number is 1291.  Just waiting for that call.  

[Chazwell90]

On 11/14/2019 at 8:46 AM, kev2112 said:

Called DCAS yesterday. (i call every Monday).  The last bit of info they give is the latest number hired. This week it jumped by about 50. Not sure what that means as far as the list moving again, but I hope it get's going soon. Hope everybody is well. 

Does anyone have the phone number kev is speaking of.  

[Kj224]

22 hours ago, Chazwell90 said:

Does anyone have the phone number kev is speaking 

My bad I thought you wanted Ms.Vargas no I don't have that number 

Edited November 19, 2019 by Kj224

[tommy5402]

212 669 1357

[rondread445]

Hey guys, can anyone tell if the hire slowdown is due to the current contract negotiations or something else. 

[Kj224]

16 hours ago, rondread445 said:

Hey guys, can anyone tell if the hire slowdown is due to the current contract negotiations or something else. 

That's exactly what I was wondering as well 

[beanz]

17 hours ago, rondread445 said:

Hey guys, can anyone tell if the hire slowdown is due to the current contract negotiations or something else. 

I don't think anybody that is privy to that information would willingly post it in here but that's a good assumption to make. I have also heard it said that a lot of people who are planning to retire are waiting to see how the new contract looks. If it's worth their while to stick around for a little longer they might and if it isn't, then they'll put their papers in. So I would expect there to be new classes announced after the new contract, but that's just the detective in me making a guess. 

[Dave2836]

On 11/26/2019 at 6:13 PM, acabral136 said:

I don't think anybody that is privy to that information would willingly post it in here but that's a good assumption to make. I have also heard it said that a lot of people who are planning to retire are waiting to see how the new contract looks. If it's worth their while to stick around for a little longer they might and if it isn't, then they'll put their papers in. So I would expect there to be new classes announced after the new contract, but that's just the detective in me making a guess. 

People who are ready to retire are retiring.  The pilot program to cash out 50% of the remaining sick time will most likely not continue with the next contract

[B46+SBS via Utica Av]

uhm okay

[kev2112]

As the one year anniversary of my first P/E comes and goes, I guess its time to really forget about getting called for quite a while. A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you on here. Hopefully better things coming in 2020. God Bless.    16XX

[beanz]

On 11/28/2019 at 3:19 PM, Dave2836 said:

People who are ready to retire are retiring.  The pilot program to cash out 50% of the remaining sick time will most likely not continue with the next contract

Oh I'm not sure about the particulars, just repeating what I have heard people say. I'm still very very new and don't know the details of the job aside from operating and signals lol. For example I have a date and time to pick vacation (Friday morning) yet I have no idea still how it works. I'm gonna just go to a pick location and ask because I know I'm not getting anything good anyway. 

[rondread445]

10 hours ago, kev2112 said:

As the one year anniversary of my first P/E comes and goes, I guess its time to really forget about getting called for quite a while. A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you on here. Hopefully better things coming in 2020. God Bless.    16XX 

I'm right there with you, hopefully by next spring they'll start calling again. Happy holidays everyone! 15XX 

[Late Clear]

Folks remember RTO can only handle a limited amount of new employees at a time.  

You need instructors to train and yards with equipment to accommodate new classes, as well as supervision down the line.  

[Lawrence St]

Is it true that in order to be a T/O now you have to be promoted to do it? 

[Late Clear]

2 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

Is it true that in order to be a T/O now you have to be promoted to do it? 

Not as long as this list is still active

[beanz]

3 hours ago, Lawrence St said:

Is it true that in order to be a T/O now you have to be promoted to do it? 

There's a rumor that this is the last open competitive test but nobody knows for sure.

[rondread445]

I just saw my name pop up on the certification list 12/6/19. I'm guessing I'll be taking my third (and hopefully final) PE soon. Anyone else check the list? 

https://data.cityofnewyork.us/widgets/a9md-ynri

Edited December 8, 2019 by rondread445

[Kidbx175]

15 minutes ago, rondread445 said:

I just saw my name pop up on the certification list 12/6/19. I'm guessing I'll be taking my third (and hopefully final) PE soon. Anyone else check the list? 

https://data.cityofnewyork.us/widgets/a9md-ynri

Mine shows the same thing but # of vacancies only says 15. 
 

I did my first PE 12/3/18 - my list number is pretty high up tho. 

[rondread445]

1 hour ago, Kidbx175 said:

Mine shows the same thing but # of vacancies only says 15. 
 

I did my first PE 12/3/18 - my list number is pretty high up tho. 

Yeah, I noticed the vacancies have dropped considerably since last year this time. Hopefully they keep it moving, right now it's slowly but surely. At least it's some kind of movement... right? 

Edited December 8, 2019 by rondread445

[Embalm man]

True, DCAS lists only 15 vacancies, but why would they certify all the way up to #1948?  I’ve got a feeling that once the contract is ratified by the rank and file they will begin hiring as many train operators that schoolcar can handle. 2020 is looking wonderful!

[thegameksk]

I really hope they extend this list. Im sitting at 3xxx. I doubt they will get to me unless it gets extended. 

[Mikeyanthony23]

1 hour ago, thegameksk said:

I really hope they extend this list. Im sitting at 3xxx. I doubt they will get to me unless it gets extended. 

Is extending the list a possibility? Has it happened before or with another city test? I’m 31XX and I doubt they will get to me either before the list expires. 

[Embalmman]

The previous T/O list, exam 8098 was extended. Keep in mind there was a hiring freeze during this lists lifetime. If one has the curiousity and the patience, they could read through 8098s thread. Granted it’s more than 240 pages, but you can see what number they reached during that lists normal four years, and after it’s extension. Have faith, do not lose hope, and most importantly, BE PATIENT. MTA = might take awhile