tonylo128 Posted January 24, 2009 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2009 I joined this forum to find information on the hiring process for MTA bus operator. My son was called late sumer for the physc evaluation and then the drug test. After that we found out there is a hiring freeze and he was not called in for the physical. Will the freeze end at some time soon and will they recall those that are in the middle of the process first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UlmerPark B6 Posted January 24, 2009 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2009 Welcome to NYCTF, and I hope your son will get the call and have a successful career with the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
via White Plains Road Posted January 24, 2009 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2009 Welcome to New York City Transit Forums....I hope your son get the B/O job in the near future. If you have any further hiring questions go to Transit Career Discussion Forum and any will answer your question(s)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeLow Posted January 26, 2009 Share #4 Posted January 26, 2009 Greetings and welcome. You've come to the right place. There are a few brilliant minds who hopefully be able to point you in the right direction. In the mean time please take the time to enjoy what the Forum has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted January 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted January 26, 2009 http://www.nyctransitforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOB2RTO Posted February 10, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2009 They suppose to, but that doesn't mean they might forget, and start with those who haven't even started the process yet. He will have to take another drug test, and he should keep calling them at least every 2 weeks, to keep updated on what is going on, and to keep in their minds, that there are others who are in the middle of the hiring process........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHat Posted February 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 11, 2009 as far as the TWU100 depots the hiring freeze will remain in effect until a contract. They are trying to find out who will be laid off or reassigned once service cuts and consolidation that is expected once a contract goes into effect. Currently they just transferred 14 new hires (started last year) to other depots, to fill openings w/o hiring. That deal was arranged by the union and management outside the current expired contract. (MTA)Bus has no obligation to call anyone who was called and subjected to the freeze, (MTA)Bus does what it wants. Still follow up,but not so often as they people in HR that do the hiring get annoyed and spiteful. They hire at their own will and only answer to the if someone is hired & don't meet the minimum quailifications. Personally the TA/OA is the way to go. (MTA)Bus is a bunch of problems, I've been there 4 years and made a big mistake. Also keep in mind if your son is hired and then the new budget w/ service cuts & layoffs go into effect, the first agency to lay off will be (MTA)Bus b/c we are not civil service and not protected by law. If you want, you can look at Liberty Lines. The pay is just as good the training is better and you don't have the BS and ballbreaking(NYCT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted February 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2009 You can be under civil service status and still get laid off. Last hired,first to get laid off. Is the turnover higher for mta bus vs ta/oa? I took exam 8006 last year,still awaiting my score/list #. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHat Posted February 12, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 12, 2009 Yes by firing you. Who gets laid off first civil service or non? I was told by the union that they will layoff as many (MTA)Bus employees as they need before any TA/OA B/O's. The turn over is higher by firing opposed to retiring, b/c we have no current contract so every time your in discipline for anything including being on disb. or comp. they seek termination. They go to 2nd level and terminate you before you actually go to arbiration. So while waiting up to 3mos. for an arbitration date your outta a job and pay. If you win arbitration its w/o back pay and probation period of up to 6mos. where they fire you within 3 for something like one absence. (MTA)Bus just world of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb911 Posted February 13, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 13, 2009 sorry but whats TA/OA and B/O's.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Gaysinsky Posted February 13, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 13, 2009 transit authority operating authority bus operator that`s what it means Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob3737 Posted February 15, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 15, 2009 Now that the stimulus package is being signed I think the freeze might actually come to an end. I was told specifically on the phone by HR one time we'd love to hire people but we don't have the money to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted February 15, 2009 Share #13 Posted February 15, 2009 i hope thats true because that would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted February 16, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 16, 2009 Now that the stimulus package is being signed I think the freeze might actually come to an end. I was told specifically on the phone by HR one time we'd love to hire people but we don't have the money to do so. Transit has been hiring this whole time. There is no hiring freeze in the TA. There are new C/R's and T/O's right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabchi0909 Posted February 17, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 17, 2009 Transit has been hiring this whole time. There is no hiring freeze in the TA. There are new C/R's and T/O's right now. Yes, but certain lists have been frozen with no new hires...to be specific 5025 B/O has been frozen since June 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted February 17, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 17, 2009 Yes, but certain lists have been frozen with no new hires...to be specific 5025 B/O has been frozen since June 2008. That means that they don't need B/O's right now. B/O's are essential employees like C/R's and T/O's so they can't be included in a hiring freeze if they are short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted February 21, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 21, 2009 Transit has been hiring this whole time. There is no hiring freeze in the TA. There are new C/R's and T/O's right now. Do the new titles that are available go to an in-house pool for a certain amount of time before being posted to the general public? Probably so I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armax1980 Posted February 25, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 25, 2009 In a way there is a hiring freeze but not at a point where nobody is being hired. They just hire when its really needed. Under normal circumstances would hire a boat load of people and slowly kick out the bad apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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