jake3178 Posted November 27, 2017 Share #201 Posted November 27, 2017 1 hour ago, moussaberte said: How was track certification? What did y'all do? PM session from 3pm so still here, about to go on track 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake3178 Posted November 28, 2017 Share #202 Posted November 28, 2017 we're on lunch till 10. so first part was classroom, common sense stuff but of course very important. then we took a train ride to 4th ave and 53rd st, got on live tracks and practiced clearing with trains passing us on both sides (one train at a time), walked 5 blocks or so to 59th st station through the tunnel. wasnt as spooky as I thought it would be, was pretty fun actually. going back to class to pick up our track qualification card and back to school tomorrow morning to 14th st. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted November 28, 2017 Share #203 Posted November 28, 2017 13 minutes ago, jake3178 said: we're on lunch till 10. so first part was classroom, common sense stuff but of course very important. then we took a train ride to 4th ave and 53rd st, got on live tracks and practiced clearing with trains passing us on both sides (one train at a time), walked 5 blocks or so to 59th st station through the tunnel. wasnt as spooky as I thought it would be, was pretty fun actually. going back to class to pick up our track qualification card and back to school tomorrow morning to 14th st. Oh cool sounds like you guys had fun 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted November 28, 2017 Share #204 Posted November 28, 2017 How was the first day of flagging school? That is what you had right? Also did you guys get paid yet and if so how was process was it a check or direct deposit in to your checking account? Also how much do is it after taxes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake3178 Posted November 28, 2017 Share #205 Posted November 28, 2017 Flagging was moved to next week, doing some other classes this week. so far we were paid once. getting our 2nd check this thursday, I can already see online that I'll get 1k clean, after all taxes, including 5% to 401k (we only worked 72 hours past 2 weeks cause of a holiday) ... direct deposit kicks in after several pay periods. The only notable thing is that someone was already called in for a random, so kids, don't do drugs (or even drink heavy a day before work). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted November 28, 2017 Share #206 Posted November 28, 2017 Oh alright but how much is it if you do work the normal week and I'm glad I don' have to worry about drinking I'm too young to. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted November 29, 2017 Share #207 Posted November 29, 2017 Did they ever explain what the temp position ment and wht we were put there? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted November 29, 2017 Share #208 Posted November 29, 2017 One last thing have you guys did electrical work yet or just flaging and what not and if you guys did go electrical what have you been doing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farjo33 Posted December 3, 2017 Share #209 Posted December 3, 2017 On 11/29/2017 at 4:59 PM, moussaberte said: One last thing have you guys did electrical work yet or just flaging and what not and if you guys did go electrical what have you been doing? Forget about being an electrician for this position. They make that loud and clear. You are a helper. You flag trains when they trust you to do so. Maintainers do any electric work there is. You carry stuff, set up work lights, block and clamp switches (you'll find out what that is). Other than that the maintainer touches the equipment. That's his responsibility. One day if you go to maintainer school then you can put your electric background to use. Now it's all about learning what you can on the John to make yours and the maintainers day easier. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farjo33 Posted December 3, 2017 Share #210 Posted December 3, 2017 On the job, not John lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotransit Posted December 6, 2017 Share #211 Posted December 6, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 10:08 PM, Farjo33 said: It was 7 months that I waited. Then all of a sudden you get an email to show up for the Saftey Proficiency Exam. Once you get called for that you are on your way. About a month and a half from when you take that test at 180 Livingston Street Thanks 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 6, 2017 Share #212 Posted December 6, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 3:49 PM, jake3178 said: Flagging was moved to next week, doing some other classes this week. so far we were paid once. getting our 2nd check this thursday, I can already see online that I'll get 1k clean, after all taxes, including 5% to 401k (we only worked 72 hours past 2 weeks cause of a holiday) ... direct deposit kicks in after several pay periods. The only notable thing is that someone was already called in for a random, so kids, don't do drugs (or even drink heavy a day before work). How' flagging man? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake3178 Posted December 6, 2017 Share #213 Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, moussaberte said: How' flagging man? thats next week. see you at the school tomorrow.. btw, did they tell you to come in at 7am or 8? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 6, 2017 Share #214 Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) 57 minutes ago, jake3178 said: thats next week. see you at the school tomorrow.. btw, did they tell you to come in at 7am or 8? Oh alright and they told us to be there at 8 I should hopefully be there by 7:30 if not before. You guys are gonna be there? Edited December 6, 2017 by moussaberte 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farjo33 Posted December 6, 2017 Share #215 Posted December 6, 2017 1 hour ago, moussaberte said: Oh alright and they told us to be there at 8 I should hopefully be there by 7:30 if not before. You guys are gonna be there? They wanted you guys in at 7. Guess they never got the message over to orientation LOL. After tomorrow you will be 7-3 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 6, 2017 Share #216 Posted December 6, 2017 5 hours ago, Farjo33 said: They wanted you guys in at 7. Guess they never got the message over to orientation LOL. After tomorrow you will be 7-3 Oh wow haha time to start getting ready to go 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 6, 2017 Share #217 Posted December 6, 2017 Hey guys how strict are they about that communication test and how hard is it because they way they were saying it was like it' the end of the world I know it' important but is it as hard as they make it out to be or do they add some hype to work up your nerves 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake3178 Posted December 6, 2017 Share #218 Posted December 6, 2017 15 minutes ago, moussaberte said: Hey guys how strict are they about that communication test and how hard is it because they way they were saying it was like it' the end of the world I know it' important but is it as hard as they make it out to be or do they add some hype to work up your nerves oh boi, here we go, why not talk to one of us a class ahead.. you'll have much more freedom to walk around in the coming days so you can ask all your "silly" questions lol jk... we didn't have anyone to ask and we were stressed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 6, 2017 Share #219 Posted December 6, 2017 24 minutes ago, jake3178 said: oh boi, here we go, why not talk to one of us a class ahead.. you'll have much more freedom to walk around in the coming days so you can ask all your "silly" questions lol jk... we didn't have anyone to ask and we were stressed Okay will do but what the answer to the question? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake3178 Posted December 6, 2017 Share #220 Posted December 6, 2017 test is important, you must pass it, however you will practice a lot.. so it'll be fine, everyone in our class passed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 7, 2017 Share #221 Posted December 7, 2017 Alright I mean hopefully it I sent that bad 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farjo33 Posted December 7, 2017 Share #222 Posted December 7, 2017 What was with the guy playing with the switch control at lunch time. That was nuts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moussaberte Posted December 8, 2017 Share #223 Posted December 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Farjo33 said: What was with the guy playing with the switch control at lunch time. That was nuts. Wait there was someone playing with it was he a helper or someone that actually has the power to touch the switch? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farjo33 Posted December 8, 2017 Share #224 Posted December 8, 2017 7 hours ago, moussaberte said: Wait there was someone playing with it was he a helper or someone that actually has the power to touch the switch? He was a guy in your class. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted December 8, 2017 Share #225 Posted December 8, 2017 how long does it take to be employed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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