Y2Julio Posted April 14, 2009 Share #226 Posted April 14, 2009 Wirelessly posted (Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows CE; IEMobile 7.11) Sprint PPC6850SP) nothing to protect you from falling through? im rather skinny the gaps on the catwalks arent that big. i think you'll be good.m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted April 14, 2009 Share #227 Posted April 14, 2009 Actually the line looks like it'd be good to work. It's grown on me over the years. All the nice above ground views, lots of history along the line to look at, and decent run times. Sure there's timers but there's timers everywhere. Not to mention there are plenty of places to eat around Chambers and Parsons. Not sure about Broad St. (I'd imagine it is too) because I haven't gotten out around there in quite some time. On the you don't have a break on the manhattan end of the run. Especially at chambers where you have to clean out the train and then relay it, leaving you with a couple of minutes before leaving not enough time to go upstairs. On weekends the is one of the worst lines in the system to work along with weekends on the and 5 on the . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 14, 2009 Share #228 Posted April 14, 2009 Actually the line looks like it'd be good to work. It's grown on me over the years. All the nice above ground views, lots of history along the line to look at, and decent run times. Sure there's timers but there's timers everywhere. Plus as DOB said, it's cool looking behind you and seeing the back of your train rounding a curve..must be cool at the Crescent St. curve. Not to mention there are plenty of places to eat around Chambers and Parsons. Not sure about Broad St. (I'd imagine it is too) because I haven't gotten out around there in quite some time.The (J)/(M) is timer city, especially over the Willy B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 14, 2009 Share #229 Posted April 14, 2009 If your worried about Rats don't even look at working for NYCT walking with the rats are a way of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelham Bay Dave Posted April 14, 2009 Share #230 Posted April 14, 2009 They have there safety vest and a flashlight. If you have to walk around your train on the main line, RCC should also alert trains in the area that your on the tracks. Sometimes T/Os will walk from a station to the yard (Union Turnpike to Jamaica Yard) and according to the rules, when doing this they don't need flagging protection. Also, why would you need rat replant when you have a shoe slipper? Yeah try swinging a shoe paddle at a rat at 145 St ( you have a family of rats come after you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 14, 2009 Share #231 Posted April 14, 2009 If your worried about Rats don't even look at working for NYCT walking with the rats are a way of life.Aint nothing that a good kick from my timberland boots won't solve.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted April 14, 2009 Share #232 Posted April 14, 2009 Yeah try swinging a shoe paddle at a rat at 145 St ( you have a family of rats come after you. Run, run fast and swing at everything! Hell, bring a slice of pizza as a diversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 14, 2009 Share #233 Posted April 14, 2009 Run, run fast and swing at everything! Hell, bring a slice of pizza as a diversion. Better yet just lace the pizza with cianide and steer clear while they feast...if one gets away from the pack then you shoe paddle him while the rest of the rat family is too busy Dining on Death to notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted April 14, 2009 Share #234 Posted April 14, 2009 If your worried about Rats don't even look at working for NYCT walking with the rats are a way of life. Speaking about rats,I knew a guy who had a PhD in Rodent Control,he was a nyc exterminator,head of some dept,don't remember. The only rats to worry about are the rats that talk behind your back on the job,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexAveExp5 Posted April 14, 2009 Share #235 Posted April 14, 2009 well how often does a train operator have to get out of his/her train? i am not too familiar with the duties outside of operating a train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOHopeful09 Posted April 14, 2009 Share #236 Posted April 14, 2009 thank you for all the posts, gentlemen. i guess i'll go with the flow and just do whatever they tell me to. just another question pertaining to the pension: is my city (nycers) pension from other departments (such as a couple of years in DOT, DEP or Parks Dept.) transferrable to the MTA pension system?? or they are two different pension systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted April 14, 2009 Share #237 Posted April 14, 2009 thank you for all the posts, gentlemen. i guess i'll go with the flow and just do whatever they tell me to. just another question pertaining to the pension: is my city (nycers) pension from other departments (such as a couple of years in DOT, DEP or Parks Dept.) transferrable to the MTA pension system?? or they are two different pension systems? If you have a NYCERS vested pension already those years will carry over, but the years of service don't count. In other words you will still have to put in 25 years for the TA to collect a full pension. If anybody is an expert on pensions correct me if I'm wrong. The TA doesn't count years working for other agencies even though NYCERS does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon Posted April 14, 2009 Share #238 Posted April 14, 2009 I hope these rats aren't the rats on 34th Street or West 4th street? Rats are very fast and big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOHopeful09 Posted April 14, 2009 Share #239 Posted April 14, 2009 If you have a NYCERS vested pension already those years will carry over, but the years of service don't count. In other words you will still have to put in 25 years for the TA to collect a full pension. If anybody is an expert on pensions correct me if I'm wrong. The TA doesn't count years working for other agencies even though NYCERS does. i understand, thank you. it's the same when joining the fire dept. or nypd: you do the 20 years in their departments and whatever you had from other agencies gets counted on top of it when you retire. it'sall clear now, thanks again =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Posted April 14, 2009 Share #240 Posted April 14, 2009 i understand, thank you. it's the same when joining the fire dept. or nypd: you do the 20 years in their departments and whatever you had from other agencies gets counted on top of it when you retire. it'sall clear now, thanks again =) I'm pretty sure your time carries over in those agencies. If you work 7 years in NYPD and then transfer to the NYFD you can retire in 14 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfnyc Posted April 15, 2009 Share #241 Posted April 15, 2009 I'm pretty sure your time carries over in those agencies. If you work 7 years in NYPD and then transfer to the NYFD you can retire in 14 years. Yes, once you are a member of NYCERS your years of service in any City agency count towards your pension. The pension is with NYCERS not the MTA. There may be special provisions for MTA members, as noted above, but your years of service are counted as one. If you were a member of another pension system within NYS, you can apply to NYCERS to have that credit transferred to NYCERS. Once you are a member, you can buyback previous City service also. I just bought back 15 years of service stretching back to 1986. That was quite costly. And I still have another 5 years to buy back but it is well worth it. You can also visit http://www.nycers.org and read about this stuff. Their customer information center in downtown Brooklyn is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahon Posted April 15, 2009 Share #242 Posted April 15, 2009 Train operators have to do this? I don't think I can handle it. ------------------------------------------------------------------ If the train goes into emergency as a train operator, you'd have to go underneath the train and walk around and clean up in the tunnels. But I did that when I was a station cleaner," Richardson points out. "I would have to walk around the train and look underneath it. They assumed I wouldn't be able to do that because of my weight." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 15, 2009 Share #243 Posted April 15, 2009 Train operators have to do this? I don't think I can handle it. If the situation arises, then yes, you would have to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted April 15, 2009 Share #244 Posted April 15, 2009 Speaking about rats,I knew a guy who had a PhD in Rodent Control,he was a nyc exterminator,head of some dept,don't remember. The only rats to worry about are the rats that talk behind your back on the job,lol. Heh...that's true anywhere, hell I see that more often in "corporate america" that i care to tell about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 15, 2009 Share #245 Posted April 15, 2009 Heh...that's true anywhere, hell I see that more often in "corporate america" that i care to tell about... I have 3 "rats" in my office. Anyone know a good exterminator? :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subway fan Posted April 15, 2009 Share #246 Posted April 15, 2009 Back to the exams test on the 6th. I have a copy of the Civil Service Exams test booklet. A lot of it is algebra. Is this how it's going to be on the T/O exam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 15, 2009 Share #247 Posted April 15, 2009 Back to the exams test on the 6th. I have a copy of the Civil Service Exams test booklet. A lot of it is algebra. Is this how it's going to be on the T/O exam? If the T/O is anything like the C/R exam, which it should be, then no, it's going to be basic reading comprehension, basic math and judgment questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOHopeful09 Posted April 15, 2009 Share #248 Posted April 15, 2009 Yes, once you are a member of NYCERS your years of service in any City agency count towards your pension. The pension is with NYCERS not the MTA. There may be special provisions for MTA members, as noted above, but your years of service are counted as one. If you were a member of another pension system within NYS, you can apply to NYCERS to have that credit transferred to NYCERS. Once you are a member, you can buyback previous City service also. I just bought back 15 years of service stretching back to 1986. That was quite costly. And I still have another 5 years to buy back but it is well worth it. You can also visit http://www.nycers.org and read about this stuff. Their customer information center in downtown Brooklyn is excellent. thank you very much - the reason why i am asking is that i already work for the city in another agency and once i become a T/O i'd like know what options i'm going to get with my nycers (i believe i've got the 25/55 plan - "physically taxing" title) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealteam1962 Posted April 15, 2009 Share #249 Posted April 15, 2009 i am taking this also maybe get lucky before the but i have a freind that is on the a line he said dont buy the book just get a good night of sleep the day before relax its not a hard test its common sense questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted April 15, 2009 Share #250 Posted April 15, 2009 i am taking this also maybe get lucky before the but i have a freind that is on the a line he said dont buy the book just get a good night of sleep the day before relax its not a hard test its common sense questions Basically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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