Exam 9604 B/O #9604 Hiring Process (TA)

[lornaevo]

3 hours ago, train1290 said:

Ok, is there parking around Jamaica depot?

Parking is very difficult around Jamaica depot. Congratulations. 

[ActionMike]

2 hours ago, SevenEleven said:

Might be tough. Might have to go down a couple side streets to find something. If you take public, take the E/J train to Jamaica Center and then the Q4, Q5, Q42, Q83, Q84 or Q85 bus to Merrick and Liberty and walk the block to the depot.

And also congrats. 

I’d take public transportation there if possible. Very bad for parking there. 

[RailBus63]

On 8/25/2021 at 4:52 PM, train1290 said:

Hi guys, so I qualified today, tomorrow I'm going to Jamaica Depot. Question, when does Line training begin? When do I get a schedule?

Congratulations!

[train1290]

20 hours ago, ActionMike said:

I’d take public transportation there if possible. Very bad for parking there. 

yeah, i drove in today, i got there around 7a.m. today. Found parking two blocks away. have to be there tomorrow at 8:30a.m. Will leave early again.

[lornaevo]

15 minutes ago, train1290 said:

yeah, i drove in today, i got there around 7a.m. today. Found parking two blocks away. have to be there tomorrow at 8:30a.m. Will leave early again.

You did nova and new flyer today? That new flyer is nice right?

[train1290]

Yes my group of 4 got to drive the new flyer bus model, We didn't get a chance to drive the Nova bus, tomorrow we will do that. Personally, I don't like the brakes on the new flyer bus, its so hard and stiff, plus it has an interlock feature on it that after depressing it for 3 seconds, itll sink and then you can take your foot off the brake pedal. I'm not a fan of it, I like the Orion brakes, they're very smooth to depress. So after tomorrow, I guess we will be off for Saturday, how about Sunday, do you think we will be working or have to go to Zerega, or we'll be off that day too?

[lornaevo]

29 minutes ago, train1290 said:

Yes my group of 4 got to drive the new flyer bus model, We didn't get a chance to drive the Nova bus, tomorrow we will do that. Personally, I don't like the brakes on the new flyer bus, its so hard and stiff, plus it has an interlock feature on it that after depressing it for 3 seconds, itll sink and then you can take your foot off the brake pedal. I'm not a fan of it, I like the Orion brakes, they're very smooth to depress. So after tomorrow, I guess we will be off for Saturday, how about Sunday, do you think we will be working or have to go to Zerega, or we'll be off that day too?

There’s lots of class room, there’s still vision zero and such. Imagine driving the bus for 8+ hours. That interlock would be very helpful. 

[train1290]

4 minutes ago, lornaevo said:

There’s lots of class room, there’s still vision zero and such. Imagine driving the bus for 8+ hours. That interlock would be very helpful. 

Yes, come to think about it, it does make sense. Quick question, when I do a relief for a bus operator, do I walk to the bus stop and wait there or take a bus there? Also, let's say the operator im relieving, has damage on the bus they cannot explain, should I refuse the bus? And if so, who do I tell?

[lornaevo]

2 hours ago, train1290 said:

Yes, come to think about it, it does make sense. Quick question, when I do a relief for a bus operator, do I walk to the bus stop and wait there or take a bus there? Also, let's say the operator im relieving, has damage on the bus they cannot explain, should I refuse the bus? And if so, who do I tell?

You take public transportation to the relief point I assume, my depot doesn’t have runs that start on the road. If there is damage, there is usually an SLD at the relief point. You show him the damage, note it on your OVCR and they give you their BO #. Also report your damage before moving the bus. Always. 

Edited August 27, 2021 by lornaevo

[SevenEleven]

4 hours ago, train1290 said:

Yes, come to think about it, it does make sense. Quick question, when I do a relief for a bus operator, do I walk to the bus stop and wait there or take a bus there? Also, let's say the operator im relieving, has damage on the bus they cannot explain, should I refuse the bus? And if so, who do I tell?

You will be doing both to get to/from your relief point, depending on where you have to go. Staten Island does reliefs outside the depots, so it's just a matter of going downstairs. But let's say Manhattanville or Quill for example, you will be taking the bus or train to your relief point.

If there's any new damage to the bus, it'll be obvious. The shop tends to smooth out prior damage, so you can tell the difference between the two, most of the time. So if it wasn't written up or can be explained, refuse the bus.

[Livinglife]

How long did anyone wait for them to call for the medical?

[RailBus63]

6 hours ago, SevenEleven said:

You will be doing both to get to/from your relief point, depending on where you have to go. Staten Island does reliefs outside the depots, so it's just a matter of going downstairs. But let's say Manhattanville or Quill for example, you will be taking the bus or train to your relief point.

If there's any new damage to the bus, it'll be obvious. The shop tends to smooth out prior damage, so you can tell the difference between the two, most of the time. So if it wasn't written up or can be explained, refuse the bus.

Just curious - do you guys have to fill out any inspection forms when you do a pull-out or a relief? 

At our agency, we fill out a 'vehicle inspection report' form to note any discrepancies, which is where I'd note any old scuffs or dents. The form has space for four operators and is left on the bus so you can see what previous operators wrote up.  We fill it out after we do a walk-around and we're not supposed to move the bus without filling it our (supervisors will occasionally hop on at a random stop to spot-check us). Obviously, it is always in an operator's best interest to pay close attention and write up anything you see - at our place, failure to note damage or an operating issue that causes a problem for the next B/O can get you written up. 

[Express Bus Operator]

5 hours ago, RailBus63 said:

Just curious - do you guys have to fill out any inspection forms when you do a pull-out or a relief? 

At our agency, we fill out a 'vehicle inspection report' form to note any discrepancies, which is where I'd note any old scuffs or dents. The form has space for four operators and is left on the bus so you can see what previous operators wrote up.  We fill it out after we do a walk-around and we're not supposed to move the bus without filling it our (supervisors will occasionally hop on at a random stop to spot-check us). Obviously, it is always in an operator's best interest to pay close attention and write up anything you see - at our place, failure to note damage or an operating issue that causes a problem for the next B/O can get you written up. 

Yes. 

[KDGallagher]

18 hours ago, train1290 said:

Yes my group of 4 got to drive the new flyer bus model, We didn't get a chance to drive the Nova bus, tomorrow we will do that. Personally, I don't like the brakes on the new flyer bus, its so hard and stiff, plus it has an interlock feature on it that after depressing it for 3 seconds, itll sink and then you can take your foot off the brake pedal. I'm not a fan of it, I like the Orion brakes, they're very smooth to depress. So after tomorrow, I guess we will be off for Saturday, how about Sunday, do you think we will be working or have to go to Zerega, or we'll be off that day too?

Did everyone you train with graduate day 7? 

Edited August 27, 2021 by KDGallagher

[SevenEleven]

On 8/25/2021 at 4:39 PM, Livinglife said:

I have class a with all the endorsements. The training if rigorous?

Do you have the passenger endorsement? If you do, then you don't have to take it. If you don't, then yeah you will. 

[Livinglife]

21 minutes ago, SevenEleven said:

Do you have the passenger endorsement? If you do, then you don't have to take it. If you don't, then yeah you will. 

But I have to pass all there training for the 10 day. And I still haven’t heard back for medical. I did the drug test 2 weeks ago

[train1290]

4 hours ago, KDGallagher said:

Did everyone you train with graduate day 7? 

Yes. My group of 4 is going back to Zerega Monday at 3p.m., I guess on Monday we will find out which Depot we get?

[+Young+]

2 hours ago, Livinglife said:

But I have to pass all there training for the 10 day. And I still haven’t heard back for medical. I did the drug test 2 weeks ago

Have you considered reaching out to the "higher ups," whose contact information can be viewed here? Hopefully this will do the trick for you.

Good luck!!

[SoSpectacular]

On 8/26/2021 at 8:03 PM, train1290 said:

Yes my group of 4 got to drive the new flyer bus model, We didn't get a chance to drive the Nova bus, tomorrow we will do that. Personally, I don't like the brakes on the new flyer bus, its so hard and stiff, plus it has an interlock feature on it that after depressing it for 3 seconds, itll sink and then you can take your foot off the brake pedal. I'm not a fan of it, I like the Orion brakes, they're very smooth to depress. So after tomorrow, I guess we will be off for Saturday, how about Sunday, do you think we will be working or have to go to Zerega, or we'll be off that day too?

That's one thing I don't like about the newer Xcelsiors and a big reason why I dislike driving them with the retarder off. Very little brake feel or feedback.

You'll be going down to the union hall once the Day 10 folks qualify. The Novas are pretty nice buses to drive. They drive smoothly.

[train1290]

21 hours ago, SoSpectacular said:

That's one thing I don't like about the newer Xcelsiors and a big reason why I dislike driving them with the retarder off. Very little brake feel or feedback.

You'll be going down to the union hall once the Day 10 folks qualify. The Novas are pretty nice buses to drive. They drive smoothly.

Where is the Union Hall?

[SoSpectacular]

4 hours ago, train1290 said:

Where is the Union Hall?

195 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 right by the Borough Hall  station

[train1290]

18 hours ago, SoSpectacular said:

195 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 right by the Borough Hall  station

Ok, Thank you.

[train1290]

I have to go to Zerega tomorrow from 3P.M. to 11P.M., is it hard to find parking in the afternoon around the area during that time?

[lornaevo]

34 minutes ago, train1290 said:

I have to go to Zerega tomorrow from 3P.M. to 11P.M., is it hard to find parking in the afternoon around the area during that time?

School is out so you might have an easier time than normal. Also it’s 15:00-23:00

[ActionMike]

23 minutes ago, lornaevo said:

School is out so you might have an easier time than normal. Also it’s 15:00-23:00

zegera is always 7-3. 

Are you sure it is 3-11pm?

the superintendents are going home at 3pm