B/O NYCT Exam Testing Mar - Oct 2022 B/O 2611, 2612, 2613, 2614 & 3601 Hiring Process (TA)

[lornaevo]

9 minutes ago, Basemac7 said:

If I get called to do the medical and soon, maybe I can make that class. If not hopefully the next one. Thanks for the info. 

Hopefully early next week you get the call for medical and final processing and make it into the class. 

[Basemac7]

Thanks 

[Basemac7]

I just received the email for medical on Friday. 

[Basemac7]

Got a call from Scott, the class on the 27th is filled.  Next class is Sept 10

[DEE123]

19 hours ago, Basemac7 said:

Got a call from Scott, the class on the 27th is filled.  Next class is Sept 10

How long ago did you give in the application and first drug test?

[+Young+]

1 hour ago, DEE123 said:

How long ago did you give in the application and first drug test?

According to this post, the member went for his/her first drug test back on July 18th.

As a friendly reminder, for those folks in the August 27th and September 10th classes, have you considered looking at the invaluable handouts that I posted? Although some of these "handouts" are geared towards the older Orion buses and not the New Flyer buses which you folks will be using, these documents have helped other people pass the initial 10-Day Training Session.

Good luck!!

[DEE123]

37 minutes ago, +Young+ said:

According to this post, the member went for his/her first drug test back on July 18th.

As a friendly reminder, for those folks in the August 27th and September 10th classes, have you considered looking at the invaluable handouts that I posted? Although some of these "handouts" are geared towards the older Orion buses and not the New Flyer buses which you folks will be using, these documents have helped other people pass the initial 10-Day Training Session.

Good luck!!

Thank you. I’m trying to gauge more or less how long it would take for a call after processing for the other divisions. 

I will check out that link since I hear it’s so easy to fail. 

[+Young+]

44 minutes ago, DEE123 said:

I will check out that link since I hear it’s so easy to fail. 

Tell me about it...

[Basemac7]

@+Young+ Yes I have reviewed and review again. Thanks for the uploads. I've been clicking on everything I could get access to.

[Basemac7]

To answer @DEE123 more directly, I took exam 2611 last year. First drug test in June, second in July. Different members have posted many times, that after the second drug test they call you quickly. They're absolutely right; about 4 days after. Hope that helps.

[Basemac7]

Correction, had appointment in June for pre-screening but had an expired CDL permit. Rescheduled appointment was in July..etc.

[DEE123]

20 hours ago, Basemac7 said:

Correction, had appointment in June for pre-screening but had an expired CDL permit. Rescheduled appointment was in July..etc.

Very good. I just got called for medical this Tuesday for Bus Company. 

[DEE123]

Hey guys, my neck is under 17 inches, but my BMI is at 38. 
Do they automatically make you take the sleep apnea with anything over 35 BMI? or is there still a chance I would be able to pass the medical without them putting me on hold to get a sleep study done? 

[Harlem]

22 hours ago, DEE123 said:

Hey guys, my neck is under 17 inches, but my BMI is at 38. 
Do they automatically make you take the sleep apnea with anything over 35 BMI? or is there still a chance I would be able to pass the medical without them putting me on hold to get a sleep study done? 

I think it’s BMI and neck size not either or. If your BMI is too high and your neck size is above 17 a sleep study is requested. Don’t sweat it. 

[Basemac7]

Update; I'm down here for medical now, so far BP gd 130/70 urine gd, neck size gd. I think I hate vision and hearing test left.

[Basemac7]

Medical hold guys, something with my ekg. Gotta get cardiac exam.. ugggh!

[jpsi94]

Anyone know if they have started calling for 2614 at all yet? And also anyone from the previous tests I heard they’re letting you go straight to Staten Island if you choose to once you go to Zerega. Is that true?

[lornaevo]

4 hours ago, jpsi94 said:

Anyone know if they have started calling for 2614 at all yet? And also anyone from the previous tests I heard they’re letting you go straight to Staten Island if you choose to once you go to Zerega. Is that true?

If you want Staten Island division, your chances of getting it is very high. Tons of people get pushed into Staten Island and want out. So newbies get pushed there so the others can pick out. 

[DEE123]

Do we really need the black or navy blue tie? I drove by bay plaza today I didn’t see any of the training B/O’s wearing it. 

[lornaevo]

5 hours ago, DEE123 said:

Do we really need the black or navy blue tie? I drove by bay plaza today I didn’t see any of the training B/O’s wearing it. 

Tie is for the winter uniform. I believe oct 1. 

[SevenEleven]

8 hours ago, DEE123 said:

Do we really need the black or navy blue tie? I drove by bay plaza today I didn’t see any of the training B/O’s wearing it. 

You only need a tie if you wear a long sleeve shirt or between October 15 and May 1st. 

[Elocin721]

On 8/31/2023 at 1:12 PM, jpsi94 said:

Anyone know if they have started calling for 2614 at all yet? And also anyone from the previous tests I heard they’re letting you go straight to Staten Island if you choose to once you go to Zerega. Is that true?

I just crossed over to TA....you can only pick out of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx Division! You can request a transfer to be in Queens Division and Staten Island! Mostly likely, you will get it but you'll be stuck in Queens Division and Staten Island for the rest of your career!

[DEE123]

2 hours ago, Elocin721 said:

I just crossed over to TA....you can only pick out of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx Division! You can request a transfer to be in Queens Division and Staten Island! Mostly likely, you will get it but you'll be stuck in Queens Division and Staten Island for the rest of your career!

I see you were in bus company. How does it work transferring depots? I live far away from the JFK depot they put me in.  I live in the Bronx so most times It’s gonna take over 1.5 hours sometimes with the traffic going and coming back each way. 

[DEE123]

2 hours ago, Elocin721 said:

I just crossed over to TA....you can only pick out of Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx Division! You can request a transfer to be in Queens Division and Staten Island! Mostly likely, you will get it but you'll be stuck in Queens Division and Staten Island for the rest of your career!

I’m happy I have the opportunity, and am super humbled and grateful for it, my only concern is I scored high on the exam and got an excellent list number and I’m one of the first people to get called, you would think that it would be appropriate to place someone from the Bronx in LGA or College point at least. I can already see why people are so quick to transfer. 

[Elocin721]

13 hours ago, DEE123 said:

I see you were in bus company. How does it work transferring depots? I live far away from the JFK depot they put me in.  I live in the Bronx so most times It’s gonna take over 1.5 hours sometimes with the traffic going and coming back each way. 

Yes I was with MTA bus company. JFK Depot and Far Rockaway Depot are same ATU local 1179....you can work out of any two Depots without a transfer....the other bus company Depots you can transfer into but that can take years! I remember the union rep told me at least 5 people granted a transfer for the year.... However, I live in Westchester County and I drove 60 miles a day to Far Rockaway Depot plus tolls both ways...Far Rockaway Depot is 15 mins away from JFK Depot....you will have to learn all the lines of both Depot....JFK have 8 local routes and Far Rockaway have 5 local routes and 4 express routes!...to make your life more easier, take the BO exam for MaBSTOA where you can work out of the Bronx and Manhattan Division....TA exam is also open on MTA website....I'm currently working out of a a Bronx Depot right now as one of the choices I picked out of Zerega....I think later on this month they'll have the Depots general pick...I hope I don't get bumped out the Bronx!