DSNY sanitation test 6063 nyc thread (appointed, neighborhood, stores)

[Sanman04]

Originally Posted by Epyon7280

Hey alot of guys have been asking me questions, but i have questions of my own i would like to ask a few of you guys :P

First of all, I guess i could call the training center ask how the training is when someone is appointed but I rather ask here first. How is it like? please describe. Do they have you driving around Brooklyn? Do they let you drive around in FBF before they let you go into the streets. And anything else I should have in mind. The only thing that concerns me is that i am still an new driver. I got my drivers license in April and my CDL in June. Unfortunately I dont own an truck to practice so I might be rusty. I drive my father's van everyday but that isn't an truck. So I am kinda worried about that, I need to drive in a truck again to get the feel of it. Kinda miss it. Driving in the streets don't worry me so much as getting on the highway... almost took out an car trying to merge on the highway when i was going for CDL training. lol.

Also what Garages are known to be good in the city ( esp in manhattan and bronx )

Thanks

Manhattan 1,3,5,6,7 are all good

[sanman1221]

Sent this personally to EPYON7280 but felt it can be shared...

Dont want to get to into detail with everything because as time goes on you will see and do all...then again there are some guys on the job who havent changed a flat or built a plow or used an FEL.

Yes they train you at FBF, and actually retrain you and help you get the buugs or rust out.But before you actually go out to the streets of brooklyn, You do an obstacle coarse at FBF. And if you show them (the instructors) that they can be comfy with you in the truck they take you out to the street. I say just relax keep pace with the other cars (not the fast moving ones) scan your mirrors and take everything that they taught you at CDL traing in. MOST important is dont be hesitant with acceleration and braking. Now dont go slamming on the brakes every time. Also dont be tense and grip the steering wheel with the white knuckle grip of death. For a new driver that has passed both road tests you should be fine.

At FBF they teach you all the equipment that DSNY uses. Quick tip. If your at the FEL (Front End Loader) training class on the second floor, scan the walls all the answers are posted on the walls. Also with every piece of equipment that has a joy stick for controls, dont be herky jerky with them. Be smooth with it's operation and you will be fine. Go slow till you feel comfy with any equipment and always scan mirrors and look back or behind you before actually going in reverse.<< Very important.

Snow plow training building or whatever they call it. BE CAREFULL they teach you the safeway at FBF, Not the same way at a garage, Technically it's a two man job, but there are sanworkers that can build a plow by themselves and you will see it at the garages...when it snows theres no to to D**k around.

Tire changing (flats) again safety wise a two man job but you will see people doing it (GU's) by themselves. When you loosen the studs never ever loosen all the way you can get hurt. make sure the nut is still holding the cleat on before all the bolts and or nuts are loose.

Mechanical broom...(HATE THEM WITH A PASSION) so i will not go into detail other than watch out for them rear hubs...designed for a dually (two rear tires on one hub). But only one tire actually on so the HUB sticks out about 6inches. Again BE CAREFULL.

[Turkey Tuesdays]

Originally Posted by Sanman04

Manhattan 1,3,5,6,7 are all good

M 3 might be the worst district in the city. The foreman are all ex broom retards. M 7 you will be throwing sausage bags over parked cars on the upper west side. 1,5 and six are good though.

[alamb5]

Hey guys, been a while since I have been on the forum, Is there still no word whether or not there will be an October Class? And does anyone know if there is no October Class is that it until next Spring?

[sanman1221]

Originally Posted by Turkey Tuesdays

M 3 might be the worst district in the city. The foreman are all ex broom retards. M 7 you will be throwing sausage bags over parked cars on the upper west side. 1,5 and six are good though.

Hmm You must have worked at m3 a few times.

[sanman1221]

Originally Posted by Turkey Tuesdays

M 3 might be the worst district in the city. The foreman are all ex broom retards. M 7 you will be throwing sausage bags over parked cars on the upper west side. 1,5 and six are good though.

It's not the worse tho...try M8 for a day or m10

[Sanman04]

Originally Posted by Turkey Tuesdays

M 3 might be the worst district in the city. The foreman are all ex broom retards. M 7 you will be throwing sausage bags over parked cars on the upper west side. 1,5 and six are good though.

Yeah your right about the supervisors..but the guys are great.

[Sanman04]

Originally Posted by sanman1221

It's not the worse tho...try M8 for a day or m10

how about M12..with all them hot Dominican Girls

[Turkey Tuesdays]

Originally Posted by sanman1221

It's not the worse tho...try M8 for a day or m10

Worked them both. The best part about eight is the time it takes to and from the route. You need a flak jacket to work at ten at night. M3 just got a new garage foreman too who looks like a caveman.lol

[thekuai]

I would just like to touch on some of the things you said based on my recent experience at FBF only:

Originally Posted by sanman1221

Sent this personally to EPYON7280 but felt it can be shared...

Dont want to get to into detail with everything because as time goes on you will see and do all...then again there are some guys on the job who havent changed a flat or built a plow or used an FEL.

Yes they train you at FBF, and actually retrain you and help you get the buugs or rust out.But before you actually go out to the streets of brooklyn, You do an obstacle coarse at FBF. And if you show them (the instructors) that they can be comfy with you in the truck they take you out to the street. I say just relax keep pace with the other cars (not the fast moving ones) scan your mirrors and take everything that they taught you at CDL traing in. MOST important is dont be hesitant with acceleration and braking. Now dont go slamming on the brakes every time. Also dont be tense and grip the steering wheel with the white knuckle grip of death. For a new driver that has passed both road tests you should be fine.

-Actually it depends on what group you are in. They take one letter at a time for example group B. Group B2 goes out on the streets of brooklyn immediately, while Group B1 does the obstacle course first. At about 0930 the groups switch.

-When I first drove in the streets I had a tendency to hug the right side of the lane. Look to your left, YOU ARE AT THE EDGE OF THE TRUCK! don't be afraid that you are hugging the left too much....it's much different than driving a car.

At FBF they teach you all the equipment that DSNY uses. Quick tip. If your at the FEL (Front End Loader) training class on the second floor, scan the walls all the answers are posted on the walls. Also with every piece of equipment that has a joy stick for controls, dont be herky jerky with them. Be smooth with it's operation and you will be fine. Go slow till you feel comfy with any equipment and always scan mirrors and look back or behind you before actually going in reverse.<< Very important.

-Also always keep one hand on the suicide knob on the steering wheel and one hand on the control that raises and lowers the arm...that way if **** ever hits the fan you could just press forward on the control so that you won't tip over.

-Keep in mind also: Always put it in reverse before you dump your load. Also, honk ur horn twice before actually backing up.

-If you are in Moe's group, prepare for some extra strict training. You guys know how Moe is, he demands perfection. But his training will ultimately give you an edge over the other groups.

Snow plow training building or whatever they call it. BE CAREFULL they teach you the safeway at FBF, Not the same way at a garage, Technically it's a two man job, but there are sanworkers that can build a plow by themselves and you will see it at the garages...when it snows theres no to to D**k around.

Tire changing (flats) again safety wise a two man job but you will see people doing it (GU's) by themselves. When you loosen the studs never ever loosen all the way you can get hurt. make sure the nut is still holding the cleat on before all the bolts and or nuts are loose.

-That is some good advice. The new DC series collection trucks do not use cleats so you don't have to worry about cleats launching at you.

Mechanical broom...(HATE THEM WITH A PASSION) so i will not go into detail other than watch out for them rear hubs...designed for a dually (two rear tires on one hub). But only one tire actually on so the HUB sticks out about 6inches. Again BE CAREFULL.

-Just remember that the driving position is in the center of the vehicle. You can't drive this thing like you drive any other vehicle. You need to place yourself in the center of the lane of desired travel. Keep this in mind. At FBF they won't take you out in the traffic of the streets so you really can't fine tune this aspect. When you are OJT, just make sure you are not too close to the left side of the lane.

-What he said about the hubs is true. They will show you many pictures of how brooms cut open the side of vehicles with hubs. One of my classmates in his first week in his garage hit a double parked car with his hub! BE CAREFUL! They say this is the hardest piece of equipment to operate in DSNY!