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

[Avi]

I already did 1st day of pre employment, I'm waiting on 2nd day 

[DEE123]

Is the CPD B required on the drug test appointment date, or medical date?

[Twin]

On 12/8/2023 at 9:07 PM, DEE123 said:

You most likely got skipped because I’m 3601 and I go in on Monday for pre employment 

Same here, I’m 3601 and I’m going in in 2 weeks. 

[ryguy]

Same... I'm going in on Tuesday for Pre employment. My list # is 3xx

Edited December 17, 2023 by ryguy

[DEE123]

Does anybody know what date the next class is supposed to be?

[jpsi94]

The next class is scheduled for Dec 31st according to someone I know who got their Day 2 email. Has anyone else who took #2614 received their Day 2 email? I’m in the first 10 on the list still waiting since I went to Day 1 on Dec 1st. 

[DEE123]

On 12/18/2023 at 7:48 PM, jpsi94 said:

The next class is scheduled for Dec 31st according to someone I know who got their Day 2 email. Has anyone else who took #2614 received their Day 2 email? I’m in the first 10 on the list still waiting since I went to Day 1 on Dec 1st. 

I spoke to someone in Livingston about this problem because I did two day 1 processing for separate mabstoa exams, and I never received an email back and 3 months passed and nothing. I was told to email  employmentcenter@nyct.com and type “URGENT” with your name, exam and list number on the subject. I didn’t get any response back but it may be different for you. Maybe someone on the thread would have a person or number to contact but you can try that for now. 

[DEE123]

Exam 3601 #3x. Did my 2nd lab and medical last week. next class is 1/14

[jpsi94]

Just giving an update I was on on exam #2614 and was in the first 10 on the list. I went for day 2 on Dec 27th and made the class for Dec 31st. Jan 3rd union day and for any transfers to Staten Island the following day you report to Castleton. Finally made it to Staten Island. I know a couple people from #3601 also made it in my group 

[+Young+]

9 hours ago, jpsi94 said:

Just giving an update I was on on exam #2614 and was in the first 10 on the list. I went for day 2 on Dec 27th and made the class for Dec 31st. Jan 3rd union day and for any transfers to Staten Island the following day you report to Castleton. Finally made it to Staten Island. I know a couple people from #3601 also made it in my group 

First, Congrats!!

So you made the December 31st class and January 3rd, three days after you got hired, you had "union day," and the following day you reported to Castleton? Did you have to complete the 10-Day Bus Operator Training Session or no? From what myself and other went through, this sounds "awkward," however that's just me...

Again, Congrats!!

[jpsi94]

Thank you! And yes it could be different because they gave us Jan 1 off for the holiday so we couldn’t bank as an AVA, then gave us Tuesday Jan 2nd as a RDO followed by union day on the 3rd, and then Saturday our 2nd RDO. As long as you were already hired you don’t need to do the 10 day training in my case I was a cross over from OA to TA almost 2 years on the job. It was a mess but definitely worth it so far 

[DEE123]

12 hours ago, jpsi94 said:

Thank you! And yes it could be different because they gave us Jan 1 off for the holiday so we couldn’t bank as an AVA, then gave us Tuesday Jan 2nd as a RDO followed by union day on the 3rd, and then Saturday our 2nd RDO. As long as you were already hired you don’t need to do the 10 day training in my case I was a cross over from OA to TA almost 2 years on the job. It was a mess but definitely worth it so far 

I’m going to SI tomorrow. We got the holiday off today, how many days do they give you to learn the lines?

[lornaevo]

54 minutes ago, DEE123 said:

I’m going to SI tomorrow. We got the holiday off today, how many days do they give you to learn the lines?

Almost a month. 

[DEE123]

8 minutes ago, lornaevo said:

Almost a month. 

Zerega told me something else idk. I guess I’ll find out tomorrow, my only issue is the express buses, all the local routes look straight forward and easy

[jpsi94]

Line training here lasts a little over a month and I’ve learned don’t always listen to Zerega they kinda try to scare you it seems like they kept saying there is a chance we could all get sent to queens or Staten Island but in the end everyone got where they wanted in regards to going to queens or Staten Island. Express I can’t say anything as I haven’t started express line training yet but the union will give you a route book for every line that has the turns and stops for every line. 

[+Young+]

18 hours ago, jpsi94 said:

Thank you! ...As long as you were already hired you don’t need to do the 10 day training in my case I was a cross over from OA to TA almost 2 years on the job. It was a mess but definitely worth it so far 

Got it.

[DEE123]

6 hours ago, jpsi94 said:

Line training here lasts a little over a month and I’ve learned don’t always listen to Zerega they kinda try to scare you it seems like they kept saying there is a chance we could all get sent to queens or Staten Island but in the end everyone got where they wanted in regards to going to queens or Staten Island. Express I can’t say anything as I haven’t started express line training yet but the union will give you a route book for every line that has the turns and stops for every line. 

Happy to know we get some line training ,that’s excellent. 
 

I would need to see those express routes a couple of times, because I only had one express bus line training when I was brand new while working in queens, so by the time I was alone doing an express route, I was following the signs for trucks only and winded up off route when I got to Manhattan because I was supposed to be on the side where it said cars only in the queens tunnel. I can’t imagine what the buses have to do when they’re coming from and going to NJ

The turn by turn sheets in my old depot didn’t help much because there were a bunch of errors and bad information on some of the routes I was doing. It would tell me to make a turn on a street, but the street I had to turn was halfway down the block from another street and I got lost at least 10 times trying to follow the route instructions. 

I took the paddle the night before and typed exactly what I was gonna do that day from the transit apps. 

[jpsi94]

Yeah i haven’t driven express into Jersey yet but the route book they gave us they said was updated one thing I do is to go on google maps and basically go through the route as much and find like landmarks or things to help remember when your turn is coming up and on what side. 

[SoSpectacular]

On 1/15/2024 at 8:14 PM, DEE123 said:

Happy to know we get some line training ,that’s excellent. 
 

I would need to see those express routes a couple of times, because I only had one express bus line training when I was brand new while working in queens, so by the time I was alone doing an express route, I was following the signs for trucks only and winded up off route when I got to Manhattan because I was supposed to be on the side where it said cars only in the queens tunnel. I can’t imagine what the buses have to do when they’re coming from and going to NJ

The turn by turn sheets in my old depot didn’t help much because there were a bunch of errors and bad information on some of the routes I was doing. It would tell me to make a turn on a street, but the street I had to turn was halfway down the block from another street and I got lost at least 10 times trying to follow the route instructions. 

I took the paddle the night before and typed exactly what I was gonna do that day from the transit apps. 

You can also find the official route instructions through the MTA intranet if you have set up your Insight/BSC account. 

[DEE123]

Just now, SoSpectacular said:

You can also find the official route instructions through the MTA intranet if you have set up your Insight/BSC account. 

I’ll check it out, thanks

[Benancita24]

Im a newbie from list 3601 . I only have my permit and I am a bit worried since, I’ll have to leave my provisional in order to move on to this position. Does anyone with experience knows if I’ll be subject of a contract of service ;meaning that I’ll have to be with the TA for xx amount of time given that they’ll provide me with the CDL training? I was told TA is lower Manhattan, Queens and SI ? Are the depots for Lower Manhattan in the lower Manhattan area ? 

[SoSpectacular]

On 2/20/2024 at 3:02 PM, Benancita24 said:

Im a newbie from list 3601 . I only have my permit and I am a bit worried since, I’ll have to leave my provisional in order to move on to this position. Does anyone with experience knows if I’ll be subject of a contract of service ;meaning that I’ll have to be with the TA for xx amount of time given that they’ll provide me with the CDL training? I was told TA is lower Manhattan, Queens and SI ? Are the depots for Lower Manhattan in the lower Manhattan area ? 

No contract concerning how long you have to stay with the agency, only a matter of getting through the probationary period. Being under TA will allow you to work in Brooklyn, Queens and SI. You can also choose to drive in the OA depots (Manhattan and Bronx). Choosing to work in Queens or SI is a permanent deal UNLESS you are forced to work in either of the two in order to cover certain needs. You are allowed one transfer out.

[Daren646]

How long does it take to get called for the OA bus company free exam theyre offering?

[Basemac7]

For those waiting on exam 2611, TA is canvassing again. I was emailed and appointment for pre-hire on 3/27.