tprashad0719 Posted March 26, 2018 Share #251 Posted March 26, 2018 those guys who say they never took a test are the ones who came in by resume , they HAVE to pass the test in order to become permanent, some guys are just not cut out for exams and got to comfortable as a provisional, so if you pass your exam or even get a list# from education and experience your still above them 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopwitvel Posted March 27, 2018 Share #252 Posted March 27, 2018 Took my oral communication safety test for Electrical Helper #8606 on 3/25/18.. Pretty easy test, took about 20 minutes. I really think I passed the test but after the test nobody told me anything. Did anyone else take this safety test? Does anyone know what happens next? Or how long the process takes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopwitvel Posted March 27, 2018 Share #253 Posted March 27, 2018 8 hours ago, tprashad0719 said: those guys who say they never took a test are the ones who came in by resume , they HAVE to pass the test in order to become permanent, some guys are just not cut out for exams and got to comfortable as a provisional, so if you pass your exam or even get a list# from education and experience your still above them If I went in for a safety assessment test for Electrical Helper how long does it usually take to get a call back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted March 28, 2018 Share #254 Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/27/2018 at 12:07 AM, shopwitvel said: Took my oral communication safety test for Electrical Helper #8606 on 3/25/18.. Pretty easy test, took about 20 minutes. I really think I passed the test but after the test nobody told me anything. Did anyone else take this safety test? Does anyone know what happens next? Or how long the process takes? Yeah I took the test took me about 1 month to be called for a drug test and some more time after for final processing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted March 28, 2018 Share #255 Posted March 28, 2018 I went in on Friday for Medical. Waiting for call for final processing. Have to pass their background check. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopwitvel Posted March 28, 2018 Share #256 Posted March 28, 2018 33 minutes ago, GerardL said: I went in on Friday for Medical. Waiting for call for final processing. Have to pass their background check. When did you take your safty test? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted March 28, 2018 Share #257 Posted March 28, 2018 Guys don't worry the process for me dident take long 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted March 28, 2018 Share #258 Posted March 28, 2018 1 hour ago, shopwitvel said: When did you take your safty test? When I first got called 2 years ago. I went in once and did safety test but then deferred after that. Never did it again. Can’t go by me. I’m off of list 4607 and deferred twice. I have a record and waiting to see what happens this week after being declared qualified. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted April 5, 2018 Share #259 Posted April 5, 2018 Finished final processing today. Report 4/16 for Orientation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted April 24, 2018 Share #260 Posted April 24, 2018 I'm at day 37 after the Safety Assessment . . . still awaiting a letter to say Yes or no . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted April 29, 2018 Share #261 Posted April 29, 2018 On 11/3/2017 at 12:27 PM, Dave2836 said: The practical comes when you apply for the promotion or open competitive position for either light maintainer, transit electromechanical maintainer (E&E or V&D), power distribution, power maintainer, eletronic equipment maintainer, or telephone maintainer. Those are permanent positions. Little tidbit, if you have not been drafted into Signal Maintainer Trainee, you have the opportunity to get into Elevator and Escalator. Elevator and escalator SPECIALIST is one of the highest paying hourly positions in Transit. Electronic Equipment Maintainer is also another well paying position. How does one get "drafted" into Signal Maintainer Trainee ? Is it by experience ? list number ? Do they tell you they are selecting you for that position or is that a position that one had to actually apply for ? Are they drafting from the Electr Helper Signals pool ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2836 Posted April 30, 2018 Share #262 Posted April 30, 2018 16 hours ago, Soup said: How does one get "drafted" into Signal Maintainer Trainee ? Is it by experience ? list number ? Do they tell you they are selecting you for that position or is that a position that one had to actually apply for ? Are they drafting from the Electr Helper Signals pool ? From my understanding, it depends on hiring needs. The NOE mentions that the TEH eligibles can also be used to fulfill the vacancies in the signals department. Met a few Signal Maintainers who mentioned they had came out of the TEH list 2 years ago. From the way they talked about it, it seems like they didn't have a choice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted May 6, 2018 Share #263 Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) On 3/28/2018 at 11:00 AM, moussaberte said: Guys don't worry the process for me dident take long Hey Moussaberte , Have you started school yet ? If so , how long is the school and where are the classes located ? Did you or anyone else get drafted for Signal Maintainer Trainee ? Do they ask or allow you guys to pick which division ( Power , Telephone, Elevator & Escalator , etc ) you will be assigned to ? Any info would be greatly appreciated ,Thanks . Edited May 6, 2018 by Soup 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted May 6, 2018 Share #264 Posted May 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Soup said: Hey Moussaberte , Have you started school yet ? If so , how long is the school and where are the classes located ? Did you or anyone else get drafted for Signal Maintainer Trainee ? Do they ask or allow you guys to pick which division ( Power , Telephone, Elevator & Escalator , etc ) you will be assigned to ? Any info would be greatly appreciated ,Thanks . School is like a month I finished school in January the classes are at the signal school of you get drafted for signal maintainer trainee you should be happy because then your being trained to be a mantiner qnd not a helper just dont fail the school or else your out. No we dont choose it depends on where they need people at. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted May 6, 2018 Share #265 Posted May 6, 2018 Oh ok , thanks . Do they ask which borough you want to work in or is it wherever they need you for the week ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted May 6, 2018 Share #266 Posted May 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, Soup said: Oh ok , thanks . Do they ask which borough you want to work in or is it wherever they need you for the week ? Its wherever they need you but it's not for the week more like until theres another pick they'll explain all of that it's too much to type 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted May 10, 2018 Share #267 Posted May 10, 2018 All my paperwork said Signals but my class went to Power. It sounds like they are hiring a lot of helpers. If you end up in Power, its either Brooklyn or Bronx, 8-4pm or 10pm-6am. They asked everyones preference in my class and we all lucked out and got what we wanted. Won’t be going out into the field for a while because most of the certification classes are behind. For me, so far so good, no complaints. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopwitvel Posted May 10, 2018 Share #268 Posted May 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, GerardL said: All my paperwork said Signals but my class went to Power. It sounds like they are hiring a lot of helpers. If you end up in Power, its either Brooklyn or Bronx, 8-4pm or 10pm-6am. They asked everyones preference in my class and we all lucked out and got what we wanted. Won’t be going out into the field for a while because most of the certification classes are behind. For me, so far so good, no complaints. When you say “Won’t be going out into the field for a while because most of the certification classes are behind” does that mean it might take longer for us to get hired . I took drug test, waiting for whats next 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted May 10, 2018 Share #269 Posted May 10, 2018 1 hour ago, shopwitvel said: When you say “Won’t be going out into the field for a while because most of the certification classes are behind” does that mean it might take longer for us to get hired . I took drug test, waiting for whats next No, not longer to get hired. After drug test, if you pass, you will come in for medical and you will be there all day, just an assortment of tests (EKG,lung capacity,eye,etc). After you pass all the medical, you will sit down with someone and they will do your paperwork and setup your orientation. You will probably report to 53rd street and will be there for about two weeks. Its a class to get you somewhat accustomed to what’s going on. You will also be going to other places like Coney Island Yard and PS 248. Track Safety and Fire Safety and Prevention. You’re 3rd week, you will usually report to another location. Since I’m in Power, I reported to Atlantic Avenue Cable Section. From here, my class was assigned where they were going and what shift. As far as being backed up, I still have to take Asbestos,Respirator,Confined Space,and Flagging before I can go into the field. Flagging is a 9 day class and the others vary between 2-5 days. I’m on Brooklyn days and everybodys cool and the way things operate here is pretty smooth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted May 15, 2018 Share #270 Posted May 15, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 9:32 AM, GerardL said: No, not longer to get hired. After drug test, if you pass, you will come in for medical and you will be there all day, just an assortment of tests (EKG,lung capacity,eye,etc). After you pass all the medical, you will sit down with someone and they will do your paperwork and setup your orientation. You will probably report to 53rd street and will be there for about two weeks. Its a class to get you somewhat accustomed to what’s going on. You will also be going to other places like Coney Island Yard and PS 248. Track Safety and Fire Safety and Prevention. You’re 3rd week, you will usually report to another location. Since I’m in Power, I reported to Atlantic Avenue Cable Section. From here, my class was assigned where they were going and what shift. As far as being backed up, I still have to take Asbestos,Respirator,Confined Space,and Flagging before I can go into the field. Flagging is a 9 day class and the others vary between 2-5 days. I’m on Brooklyn days and everybodys cool and the way things operate here is pretty smooth. Yo G , how many people are in the initial class ? After they told you what section you are in ( Signals or Power ) , did you have a choice of what division you are working in ? ( as in elevator/escalator , telephone , sewage , etc ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted May 16, 2018 Share #271 Posted May 16, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 6:20 AM, Soup said: Yo G , how many people are in the initial class ? After they told you what section you are in ( Signals or Power ) , did you have a choice of what division you are working in ? ( as in elevator/escalator , telephone , sewage , etc ) depends how many people they call..mine was only 10..you should know what section you are in the last day you go to 180 livingston..Signals is a section, Power is a section, System Operations, Test, Substations..may be one more but there’s no choice inside one of those..I’m in Power which is Cable Section and these guys make it seem the other sections aren’t as good.. others have rotating shifts while we have a set two days off..day crew has sunday monday and night crew has saturday sunday off..how far along are you guys right now? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrinz Posted May 16, 2018 Share #272 Posted May 16, 2018 (edited) I picked power today. what exactly do you do G? Edited May 16, 2018 by Elfrinz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted May 17, 2018 Share #273 Posted May 17, 2018 I got put on medical hold ! That stupid spirometer did me in . She did it 4 times , but twice she made me stop in the middle and kept saying I'm blowing wrong . SMH The doctor tells me to go get a lung x-ray and get another spirometer from my doctor . SUCKS ! I believe I can pass , it said I got a 62% and minimum is 75% . I told the doctor let me do it again and he declined . Oh well . . . 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerardL Posted May 17, 2018 Share #274 Posted May 17, 2018 13 hours ago, Elfrinz said: I picked power today. what exactly do you do G? like i said earlier, won't be going out in the field for a while because of training classes but its running cable whether its telephone,fiber, or 2mil electrical cable..you want brooklyn or bronx and day or nights? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrinz Posted May 17, 2018 Share #275 Posted May 17, 2018 id rather work in manhattan or bronx honestly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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