budsthe4 Posted November 20, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2008 Hi everyone. I was wondering if the whole hiring freeze for the MTA in NYC also affect the hiring process for people who have applied for Metro North Railroad as well. I took an exam a few months ago, I passed it, and have been waiting to get called for an interview, and I am just concerned that Metro North will not be hiring for now either. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted January 18, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 18, 2009 Up until last week I had thought so due to the media hype, state budget cutbacks, etc. I too took an exam recently, back in August to be exact. Last week I got a call back for an interview and physical ability test in which I'm scheduled to take next week. As it's been explained to me there, with a 5,500 to 6,000 person work force there are always retirements and such that positions need to be filled. It is also my understanding that 40% of the Metro North work force are due to retire within the next 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusOperator3319 Posted January 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 18, 2009 Whats so stunning to me is that Exams for both (MTA)Long Island Rail Road and (MTA)Metro-North Railroad are free talk about the State not making any money SMH they need to institute an exam fee based on salary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckie Posted January 18, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 18, 2009 That's a good point BusOperator. The only reason I can think of that they don't is it's not a civil service job unlike FDNY or NYPD where there are application filing fees. Even positions on local municipal levels do not institute filing fees unless it's civil service. Another issue is the method of correspondence the MTA (at least Metro North) uses. The only form of communication is via internet and email unless an appointment needs to be scheduled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austen Posted February 8, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 8, 2009 I aplied for the AC position while it was open in November. I still have not gotten a blue card yet. DOes anyone know how long it takes to get the blue card in the mail? (NYCT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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