Took the MTA Train Operator Exam, got the results, what is Next? (Franklin: schedule, shuttle)

[Gherigfan1]

Originally Posted by earlybird76

Hello. Quick question. I will be doing the 2 week tour and was told we would be working midnight. Someone told me midnight didn't actually start at midnight. Any ideas when we will be starting? Also, told would have to start on a Sunday. Just wanted a heads up of what to expect. Thanks.

Hey Earlybird, you got called in from the O/C list? If so what number were you??

[Justin08]

Originally Posted by Gherigfan1

Hey Earlybird, you got called in from the O/C list? If so what number were you??

I dont hink hes on the O/C List they are still on the Promo. But if im wrong this is the happiest day of my life

[motorgirl]

There are so many people on the promotional list that realistically it'll be another year or so before they start the open competitive. At the current time they are short 220 train operators between both divisions

[Justin08]

Originally Posted by motorgirl

There are so many people on the promotional list that realistically it'll be another year or so before they start the open competitive. At the current time they are short 220 train operators between both divisions

I think they might start calling off the OC maybe towards the end of the year. They are at the end of the Promo List as far as eligibles for positions. MotorGirl how do you know they are short 220 TO?? Thats sounds like quite a number to me but maybe its not. Either way im patiently waiting for my number to be called im hoping next year this time

[Justin08]

Someone within the MTA said on another forum maybe 1 or 2 more classes for the Promo List then bye the Fall a OC Class will be coming. Just a FYI

[Fred314X]

Originally Posted by earlybird76

Hello. Quick question. I will be doing the 2 week tour and was told we would be working midnight. Someone told me midnight didn't actually start at midnight. Any ideas when we will be starting? Also, told would have to start on a Sunday. Just wanted a heads up of what to expect. Thanks.

Just so you know, here's how the three tours break down:

AM tour -- jobs starting between 0400 and 1159 hours.

PM tour -- jobs starting between 1200 and 2059 hours.

Midnight tour -- jobs starting between 2100 and 0359 hours.

(We use military time here at MTA. If you're not already familiar with it...you will be!)

Also, the work week is Sunday-to-Saturday, so yeah, that's when you'd be starting.

We pick jobs twice a year--it's sort of like the football draft. Everyone picks by their seniority number. When it's your turn, you can take whatever's available. So if you find that you don't like midnights, you can change your tour. (You could also ask the Crew Assignment Office to change it, although they don't have to).

[motorgirl]

Originally Posted by Justin08

Someone within the MTA said on another forum maybe 1 or 2 more classes for the Promo List then bye the Fall a OC Class will be coming. Just a FYI

FYI they still have about 275 people left on that list. They don't hire huge class of 70 and 80 people like they used to. So that seems highly impossible

[motorgirl]

Originally Posted by Justin08

I think they might start calling off the OC maybe towards the end of the year. They are at the end of the Promo List as far as eligibles for positions. MotorGirl how do you know they are short 220 TO?? Thats sounds like quite a number to me but maybe its not. Either way im patiently waiting for my number to be called im hoping next year this time

Those are figures I was given from my sources. They are always looking for people to work overtime. They are not at the end of the promotional list

[motorgirl]

Originally Posted by Justin08

What list number are you guys??? Im 699 on test 8098 im dying for that letter hahaha...keep us posted guys and thanks Motorman Mike for the info

You have a high number. Don't expect to be called right away. Looking at all ur previous post you seem a little desperate to get hired. You still have to take a medical, pass all the exams (including getting 100% on the signal test) and pass the final road test. So just because u get hired it doesn't mean u will have the job

[motorgirl]

Originally Posted by Justin08

They are still on the promo list but it could be exhausted in like 6months from now then its onto the OC List

Don't believe what people post online. Clearly you have been given wrong information. The 6 months have come and gone and they are still on the promotional list. Just sayin'