OperatorP Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 4 minutes ago, TTC-excited said: Congrats! Nice that you got exactly what you wanted.All the best in your training. Thank you, feeling very excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC-excited Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 1 hour ago, OperatorP said: Just got my call!!! Starting May 3rd and unbelievably got exactly what I wanted; Streetcar at Russell! How did you know in the first place that you wanted streetcar at Russell?what is Russell? It must be the route name,right?and it must be very close to your home? For me all I know are some buses that runs close to my home.for instance 116,38,95 & 85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OperatorP Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 56 minutes ago, TTC-excited said: How did you know in the first place that you wanted streetcar at Russell?what is Russell? It must be the route name,right?and it must be very close to your home? For me all I know are some buses that runs close to my home.for instance 116,38,95 & 85. Russell is a Carhouse (Queen at Connaught) and has many different streetcar routes - I live downtown east so this is very convenient. I absolutely adore the new streetcars with their new cockpit like areas for operators - so looking forward to that too when they finally all roll out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan I Am Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 5 hours ago, OperatorP said: Just got my call!!! Starting May 3rd and unbelievably got exactly what I wanted; Streetcar at Russell! Congratulations! Did you tell them you preferred streetcar or was it sheer luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 6 hours ago, OperatorP said: Just got my call!!! Starting May 3rd and unbelievably got exactly what I wanted; Streetcar at Russell! Congrats OperatorP, see you at Russell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OperatorP Posted April 15, 2016 Report Share Posted April 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Jan I Am said: Congratulations! Did you tell them you preferred streetcar or was it sheer luck? Just sheer luck. 1 hour ago, TTCOpITM said: Congrats OperatorP, see you at Russell. Thanks, see you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sicstang Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 On 12/04/2016 at 11:16 AM, TTC-excited said: How did your test go? Did you pass it?can you also tell me what date was your documentation? And when did you get the call for training? I am trying to figure out the time frame from documentation to training call? I passed, the day 25 test is easy as long as you don't break any hta rules you're okay, I found day 16 more difficult, Yesterday was my first day in regular service which went well. I don't remember exact dates but it was about a 3-4 month wait. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witenite Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Congratulations to a fellow streetcar operator. Always love hearing a new class coming in and means I move up in seniority. Still don't know as how low floor training works to the operators at Roncy. As I'm assuming all the operators who are being trained for the low floor are out of Russell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abruptlybold Posted April 18, 2016 Report Share Posted April 18, 2016 On 4/14/2016 at 9:58 PM, TTC-excited said: Congrats!good luck on your training.can you tell me what date was your documentation? Thank you! My Documentation was on March 16, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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i87 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Does anyone know the process for maintenance hiring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Keep watching the job posting. Mechanic jobs are filled internally first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i87 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Yes that i know of. But is it the same hiring process as drivers? Or is it a bit different. I just did my medical and was wondering whats next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 they will train you on how to drive the maintaince vehicles including one that resembles a tank to shunt buses here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus girl Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Hi everyone, I have been familiarizing myself with the forum, and wanted to know if anyone can fill me in one the Information Session? I believe that We have to write a short test and essay? Timeline--- I sent in my resume about a month and a half ago. And received my invitation request 3 weeks later...thanks for any responses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankyfranky Posted April 25, 2016 Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hey everyone!! It's been awhile. Wanted to give an update...I finally got my police clearance letter. Only took 5 months, (7 if you count the date from the interview date)...what a disaster. Anyone have any clue as to how long it takes from getting the police clearance and documentation?? I'm just really stoked that the clearance finally came in and I'm ready to get going!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crankyfranky Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 On 24/04/2016 at 3:58 PM, Bus girl said: Hi everyone, I have been familiarizing myself with the forum, and wanted to know if anyone can fill me in one the Information Session? I believe that We have to write a short test and essay? Timeline--- I sent in my resume about a month and a half ago. And received my invitation request 3 weeks later...thanks for any responses Hey Bus girl. .. The info session was pretty straightforward. Guest speakers and HR ppl talk about the job. They go over some power points. They'll explain the job shadow assignment (pay attention to that) a lot of ppl in my session had a tough time understanding that. Biggest thing is to pay attention to everything that is said. The test is 50 questions. ..you have 12 mins. You're not expected to finish. You have 14 seconds per question. It's to show you can focus under pressure. The essay is done in 5 mins. They're looking for spelling and grammar (plus content obviously)...this forum is awesome, ppl are super helpful and very supportive. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I guess there's no more new operators off the street into Subways. looks like a bunch of transfers on both YUS and BD. It was a good run. The last set of new guys came in January, nothing new since with the exception of transfers. It looks as though they're still hiring like crazy, lots of new hires in buses and streetcars, I saw a Training car going up Kingston Rd to Bingham loop. Also, a good amount of Operators becoming supervisors, and they're in the 72000 series! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus girl Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 HI , Thanks for your reply Crankyfranky... thanks for sending a bit of reassurance my way. I will keep everyone posted when i get past tomorrow!! Have a great night, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alashn Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 11 hours ago, crankyfranky said: Hey Bus girl. .. The info session was pretty straightforward. Guest speakers and HR ppl talk about the job. They go over some power points. They'll explain the job shadow assignment (pay attention to that) a lot of ppl in my session had a tough time understanding that. Biggest thing is to pay attention to everything that is said. The test is 50 questions. ..you have 12 mins. You're not expected to finish. You have 14 seconds per question. It's to show you can focus under pressure. The essay is done in 5 mins. They're looking for spelling and grammar (plus content obviously)...this forum is awesome, ppl are super helpful and very supportive. Welcome! Hi crankyfranky, i applied online 3 weeks ago for transit operator and got information session invitation 2 days later. The invitation said i will have a test on the session day and gave 5 sample questions. It also mentioned that the questions include reflect basic math problems, word problems and logical problems. BUT I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING ABOUT ESSAY！！！ So i am confused when i see you guys discuss about essay. Will i have an essay on information session or not? Just in case, what will the essay about? Thanks for any responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambereyes998 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hi, I was just wondering as to what age group is in attendance at the information sessions and training sessions. Have you noticed any middle-aged people or are the majority younger? Any input?? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bus girl Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Hi Ambereyes, There definitely is a blend of younger and older folks, as well as a couple handfuls of women there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC-excited Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 18 hours ago, FlyerD901 said: I guess there's no more new operators off the street into Subways. looks like a bunch of transfers on both YUS and BD. It was a good run. The last set of new guys came in January, nothing new since with the exception of transfers. It looks as though they're still hiring like crazy, lots of new hires in buses and streetcars, I saw a Training car going up Kingston Rd to Bingham loop. Also, a good amount of Operators becoming supervisors, and they're in the 72000 series! i got subway,starting may 9. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i87 Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 3:58 PM, crankyfranky said: Hey everyone!! It's been awhile. Wanted to give an update...I finally got my police clearance letter. Only took 5 months, (7 if you count the date from the interview date)...what a disaster. Anyone have any clue as to how long it takes from getting the police clearance and documentation?? I'm just really stoked that the clearance finally came in and I'm ready to get going!! Cheers How come it took so long for a clearance? And congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketbrah Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 2 hours ago, TTC-excited said: i got subway,starting may 9. YUS or BD? and congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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