FlyerD901 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 I guess thing are changing seeing as how Presto is coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoonMaN Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 13 hours ago, TTC-excited said: Thankyou all for replying.I just called her and asked her if there is a possibility to switch me to close to my home with the same start date,she said she can do that but with same start date is not possible.i would have to wait.i asked her how long she said she does not know but i will be on the top of the pool.but the thing is i have already given my current employer vaccation notice.So i will stick to what i have right now.And honestly speaking every mode will be totally a new experience for me whether bus,train or street car.She also told me in bus or street car you get good customer service experience but at the same time you get bad people too.in subway you are sheltered. I totaly agree that they place us where we are needed as i remember in the orientation session they told us that they will try to fit us closer to our place if not than they will place us upon the requirements of business needs. So i am all set to start with subway.Hoping it would be a good experience for me.I do not have any phobia of being underground but only time will tell as i said every mode will be a totally new experience for me. She also told me if you want to do that than now is the time as it could be more difficult to do it later because of the training involved for bus or street car but than for that i would have to wait and that i can't stand. what i should have done is i should have prepared in my mind what mode i prefer over other and once i receive the call for start date i should have figured out with them to switch me to my prefered spot at that very time so that I would have given my current employer one notice. But anyways i am excited that i am starting with ttc.clearing the test is the most important thing.will work hard and see how things goes in future. I have a feeling that after some time subway will get boring for me as i am more towards customer serivce but that can only happen once i step in,pass the test and apply for transfer to closer division with bus or street car. The hardest part of your day at YUS is trying to beat the horde of people up the escalator at Finch station during your two train step back in order to get a coffee. 13 hours ago, TTC-excited said: Thankyou all for replying.I just called her and asked her if there is a possibility to switch me to close to my home with the same start date,she said she can do that but with same start date is not possible.i would have to wait.i asked her how long she said she does not know but i will be on the top of the pool.but the thing is i have already given my current employer vaccation notice.So i will stick to what i have right now.And honestly speaking every mode will be totally a new experience for me whether bus,train or street car.She also told me in bus or street car you get good customer service experience but at the same time you get bad people too.in subway you are sheltered. I totaly agree that they place us where we are needed as i remember in the orientation session they told us that they will try to fit us closer to our place if not than they will place us upon the requirements of business needs. So i am all set to start with subway.Hoping it would be a good experience for me.I do not have any phobia of being underground but only time will tell as i said every mode will be a totally new experience for me. She also told me if you want to do that than now is the time as it could be more difficult to do it later because of the training involved for bus or street car but than for that i would have to wait and that i can't stand. what i should have done is i should have prepared in my mind what mode i prefer over other and once i receive the call for start date i should have figured out with them to switch me to my prefered spot at that very time so that I would have given my current employer one notice. But anyways i am excited that i am starting with ttc.clearing the test is the most important thing.will work hard and see how things goes in future. I have a feeling that after some time subway will get boring for me as i am more towards customer serivce but that can only happen once i step in,pass the test and apply for transfer to closer division with bus or street car. Also don't hold up too much hope for transferring out of YUS (wilson). I tried to get to queensway.. got my bid back red inked no go. They really make you wait the two years. Bleh. 6 hours ago, Captain Slow said: Pretty close, but Queensway is the most senior amongst bus divisions. It is also more senior than both streetcar. For the record the one cool thing about Subway is that you're working with a partner. I can't speak for the BD (but it's probably the same), but at Wilson most of us are super chummy. You spend a lot of time with the same core group of people (since you're generally signing together or ending up together because of similar seniority) so you really get to know each other. Fast. The people at Wilson division have been awesome to work with in the year and a half I've been there. I think you will find the same thing TTC-excited. The seniority is awful though.. honestly. It's even worse than you think... I'm really excited that you're coming for reasons that are very selfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i87 Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 14 hours ago, TTC-excited said: My medical was on March 09,2016 & got call for documentation on April 13. And then when do you start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OperatorP Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 6 hours ago, i87 said: And then when do you start? I'll give you all my dates so you can get an idea: September 7, 2015 - Application Submitted December 8, 2015 - Information Session January 20, 2016 - Interview January 27, 2016 - References called February 2, 2016 - Notice of passing interview February 3, 2016 - Conditional Offer signed February 8, 2016 - Medical Assessment February 18, 2016 - Police Check received March 24, 2016 – Documentation May 3, 2016 – Training begins – Streetcar Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtrazsteve Posted April 30, 2016 Report Share Posted April 30, 2016 19 hours ago, 21 Brimley said: I prefer an portable hoist option to be exact. Except not all maintenance work could be done easily with temporary hoists. It takes longer to setup and pose more danger of tripping the bus than a permanent hoist. Buses will still have to rotate through another division for other problems such as body work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 21 hours ago, OperatorP said: I'll give you all my dates so you can get an idea: September 7, 2015 - Application Submitted December 8, 2015 - Information Session January 20, 2016 - Interview January 27, 2016 - References called February 2, 2016 - Notice of passing interview February 3, 2016 - Conditional Offer signed February 8, 2016 - Medical Assessment February 18, 2016 - Police Check received March 24, 2016 – Documentation May 3, 2016 – Training begins – Streetcar Russell Wow, your process went really quickly. Mine took more than twice as long as that. It took 8 months just for me to be invited to an info session. I wonder why you're starting on a Tuesday when Monday isn't a special holiday or anything. Kinda strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OperatorP Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 1 hour ago, TTCOpITM said: Wow, your process went really quickly. Mine took more than twice as long as that. It took 8 months just for me to be invited to an info session. I wonder why you're starting on a Tuesday when Monday isn't a special holiday or anything. Kinda strange. Yeah it seems to be speeding up. My friend applied in January, info session in feb - has already had his interview and reference checks and is just waiting on conditional now. Yes starting on a Tuesday is strange, wasn't expecting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noahide07 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hello, Can someone shed some light as to what the 'documentation' stage entails? Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OperatorP Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 1 hour ago, noahide07 said: Hello, Can someone shed some light as to what the 'documentation' stage entails? Thank you! Documentation is a group meeting (mine had a dozen other candidates) where you sign off on all the final paperwork i.e. Polices, insurance, etc. You must bring your ID, void cheque, clear police check and a new drivers abstract. You get fitted for a uniform and make your uniform selections as well as get a photo taken for your employee pass. You will be assigned an employee number that day. You do not get a uniform that day, it's only a fitting. They also give you reporting instruction for your first day of training but cannot tell you when that will be (you will be notified at least two weeks before training). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 On 4/30/2016 at 1:54 AM, CocoonMaN said: The hardest part of your day at YUS is trying to beat the horde of people up the escalator at Finch station during your two train step back in order to get a coffee. Also don't hold up too much hope for transferring out of YUS (wilson). I tried to get to queensway.. got my bid back red inked no go. They really make you wait the two years. Bleh. Pretty close, but Queensway is the most senior amongst bus divisions. It is also more senior than both streetcar. For the record the one cool thing about Subway is that you're working with a partner. I can't speak for the BD (but it's probably the same), but at Wilson most of us are super chummy. You spend a lot of time with the same core group of people (since you're generally signing together or ending up together because of similar seniority) so you really get to know each other. Fast. The people at Wilson division have been awesome to work with in the year and a half I've been there. I think you will find the same thing TTC-excited. The seniority is awful though.. honestly. It's even worse than you think... I'm really excited that you're coming for reasons that are very selfish BD is the same thing, still old school where the guard is in the 5th car. Its the SRT that's one man operation. Theres two Timmies at Finch station, one on either side. but your right the crowds especially in the morning is insane. If you do the crew that starts the step back you will have time. For me senority didn't matter too much because I choose what most people don't like. The only time it was difficult was when I was forced on the vacation board when new. As long as I was able to finish anywhere on Yonge street I was happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 On 30/04/2016 at 1:54 AM, CocoonMaN said: The hardest part of your day at YUS is trying to beat the horde of people up the escalator at Finch station during your two train step back in order to get a coffee. Also don't hold up too much hope for transferring out of YUS (wilson). I tried to get to queensway.. got my bid back red inked no go. They really make you wait the two years. Bleh. Pretty close, but Queensway is the most senior amongst bus divisions. It is also more senior than both streetcar. For the record the one cool thing about Subway is that you're working with a partner. I can't speak for the BD (but it's probably the same), but at Wilson most of us are super chummy. You spend a lot of time with the same core group of people (since you're generally signing together or ending up together because of similar seniority) so you really get to know each other. Fast. The people at Wilson division have been awesome to work with in the year and a half I've been there. I think you will find the same thing TTC-excited. The seniority is awful though.. honestly. It's even worse than you think... I'm really excited that you're coming for reasons that are very selfish Maybe 2 years ago Queensway was the most senior bus division but not any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 I don't want to blow anyone's cover but people with 3-4 years already getting Fri/Sat off. Maybe that's normal in buses, but me being in Subways that's pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 yes operators in buses can get weekends off as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC-excited Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Any one who has passed most recently ttc 31 days subway training course? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 I think you guys are the most recent class since January. I was told the pension was updated for Dec 2015? Recently though, so more people should be retiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 5 hours ago, FlyerD901 said: I think you guys are the most recent class since January. I was told the pension was updated for Dec 2015? Recently though, so more people should be retiring. Many people were waiting for the notice to come out (see the dry ink, so to speak). Since it did earlier this week, you'll see them start to go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketbrah Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Anyone know how many YU operators in the current class? How many off the street and how many transfers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTC-excited Posted May 16, 2016 Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 5 hours ago, rocketbrah said: Anyone know how many YU operators in the current class? How many off the street and how many transfers? There are 6 in total. 4 off the street 2 transfers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotraders Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 Is there any new info session/testing coming up soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoonMaN Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 On 2016-05-16 at 7:53 PM, TTC-excited said: There are 6 in total. 4 off the street 2 transfers Brutal Two years can't come soon enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Haha. do you have a long way to go before your 2 years is up? 3 hours ago, CocoonMaN said: Brutal Two years can't come soon enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoonMaN Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 11 hours ago, FlyerD901 said: Haha. do you have a long way to go before your 2 years is up? January. I already submitted a bid but had it rejected. So they're for real when it comes to the two year thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerD901 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Well they have to respect the agreement between the Union and Management. As discussed already, you can move to another division within the same mode (Bus-to-Bus, Subway-to-Subway, etc) in under two years when your new. But can't move to another mode (Bus-to-Subway, etc) within your first two years of service. You should have asked them before you but you bid in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotraders Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Is there anything I can do to prepare the info session and tests? Couple years back, some ppl said listen to the info session carefully, any other practice tests that I can do to improve myself cuz I am not that good with tests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 17 hours ago, kotraders said: Is there anything I can do to prepare the info session and tests? Couple years back, some ppl said listen to the info session carefully, any other practice tests that I can do to improve myself cuz I am not that good with tests Go online and practice Wonderlic tests. The test the TTC uses is in the same format. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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