New TTC Operator Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 8 hours ago, Betablocker said: New TTC Op congrats on starting an exciting new career. Wishing you all the best and keep us informed about how things go in training. Thanks very much! I will update for sure. Question: My training is at the Hillcrest Complex on Bathurst . Is there parking for employees there or close? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 3 hours ago, New TTC Operator said: Thanks very much! I will update for sure. Question: My training is at the Hillcrest Complex on Bathurst . Is there parking for employees there or close? Congrats on your training. There is parking but you'll have to pay $3.00 or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New TTC Operator Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 41 minutes ago, TTCOpITM said: Congrats on your training. There is parking but you'll have to pay $3.00 or something like that. That would be great. Is that on the Hillcrest lot or the parking lot just passed the entrance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New TTC Operator Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 ANOTHER QUESTION... Does the TTC hold back 2 weeks pay when you start? For example: Each you get paid it is for the pay period that STARTED 4 weeks and ENDED 2 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 That's odd. Why would an employer do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 12 hours ago, New TTC Operator said: That would be great. Is that on the Hillcrest lot or the parking lot just passed the entrance? The lot south of the Inglis building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betablocker Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 TTC Op: I recall that TTC payroll is weekly so I don't think you will need to wait that long. I've got a quick question regarding documentation which is the next phase for me: when you get fitted for the uniform, can you pick it up right away or do you have to wait until it's made for your size? I would imagine you must be in uniform for training? What about dry cleaning? I read in the collective agreement that TTC gives you "tickets" for free dry cleaning. Can you take the uniform to your local dry cleaner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 no uniforms are given to trainee. All you get is a orange yellow vest. When you look at the drivers inside the training buses, they wear an orange vest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New TTC Operator Posted August 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 1 hour ago, Betablocker said: TTC Op: I recall that TTC payroll is weekly so I don't think you will need to wait that long. I've got a quick question regarding documentation which is the next phase for me: when you get fitted for the uniform, can you pick it up right away or do you have to wait until it's made for your size? I would imagine you must be in uniform for training? What about dry cleaning? I read in the collective agreement that TTC gives you "tickets" for free dry cleaning. Can you take the uniform to your local dry cleaner? I haven't started my training yet, but it sounds like you don't have the uniform until the end. As for dry cleaning, I would imagine they would all be machine washable at home. The dry cleaning tickets are for police uniforms only as far as I know. 12 hours ago, Dane said: That's odd. Why would an employer do that? Every employer I have had has done that. This was in a different field mind you. It sounds like they don't do that at the TTC and that is all the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 yes you can wash your uniform at home. I wash my jacket at home given I only have one jacket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTCOpITM Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 54 minutes ago, New TTC Operator said: I haven't started my training yet, but it sounds like you don't have the uniform until the end. As for dry cleaning, I would imagine they would all be machine washable at home. The dry cleaning tickets are for police uniforms only as far as I know. Every employer I have had has done that. This was in a different field mind you. It sounds like they don't do that at the TTC and that is all the better. The vouchers they give us are for any piece of the uniform if you don't want to wash them at home. The pants that they give us have a tag that actually says 'DRY CLEAN ONLY', but people still wash them at home. 2 hours ago, Betablocker said: TTC Op: I recall that TTC payroll is weekly so I don't think you will need to wait that long. I've got a quick question regarding documentation which is the next phase for me: when you get fitted for the uniform, can you pick it up right away or do you have to wait until it's made for your size? I would imagine you must be in uniform for training? What about dry cleaning? I read in the collective agreement that TTC gives you "tickets" for free dry cleaning. Can you take the uniform to your local dry cleaner? There are designated dry cleaners throughout the GTA that accept TTC vouchers, you can't just go anywhere. A list of them will be posted in your division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betablocker Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 8 hours ago, leylandvictory2 said: no uniforms are given to trainee. All you get is a orange yellow vest. When you look at the drivers inside the training buses, they wear an orange vest. Good to know, thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 On 15/08/2016 at 0:23 PM, New TTC Operator said: That would be great. Is that on the Hillcrest lot or the parking lot just passed the entrance? Once you get your employee pass proceed to the back lot, closest entrance to Dupont, go past the pay lady for front lot to the back lot. Swipe your pass and pay at machine. Make sure to bring change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsb2you Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 On August 11, 2016 at 0:36 PM, New TTC Operator said: That is exactly what I have been looking for . Very helpful to give an idea of the route. The only thing better wold be turn by turn directions lol...something that only comes with experience. Thanks @Kelvin3157 If that's what I have to do then consider it done. Just assumed some of the more experienced would have suggestions where that could be avoided. You have 3 days of route familiarization when you pass but yes you run the route before you drive it , that's how most of us do it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 20, 2016 Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 On 16/08/2016 at 6:56 AM, Betablocker said: TTC Op: I recall that TTC payroll is weekly so I don't think you will need to wait that long. I've got a quick question regarding documentation which is the next phase for me: when you get fitted for the uniform, can you pick it up right away or do you have to wait until it's made for your size? I would imagine you must be in uniform for training? What about dry cleaning? I read in the collective agreement that TTC gives you "tickets" for free dry cleaning. Can you take the uniform to your local dry cleaner? They send you all over the city to get fitted at different places for your jacket, shirts and pants and it's quite common to have to take them back again and again for alterations. At least they got rid of that stupid hem tape. I don't order golf shirts any more as I get the dry fit ones from the guy who used to come to the divisions and sell stuff. Not many options for dry cleaners so I suppose many wash their own. I always dry clean my jacket as it looks like crap if you don't especially the reflective parts. I like to dry clean my dress shirts and wash my pants myself but by the end of the year I start dry cleaning everything as I try to finish off all my vouchers. Most divisions have a box or barrel where ops leave their old uniforms so new ops can grab some ill fitting stuff but instructors will tell you don't be in a rush to wear your uniform right away as the public will take it easy on you seeing your new if not in full uniform. It's quite common to go months before you receive everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betablocker Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Interesting... I thought you had to be in full uniform once you pass training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrsb2you Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 If they have your shirt size - you will have shirts and tie. You will not have a jacket or pants - you have to get measured and fitted for those and they take forever . Enjoy the non uniform for a while - once they see the uniform /logo your lumped into the same category as the rest of us and if you haven't got thick skin it can or a sense of humor it can hinder you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramguy Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Congratulations! May you have a wonderful and safe career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttcscarb Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Do you have to wear the tie and shirt or can you always wear the polo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 7 hours ago, ttcscarb said: Do you have to wear the tie and shirt or can you always wear the polo? Shirt and tie required from Thanksgiving to Easter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leylandvictory2 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 1 minute ago, andyman said: Shirt and tie required from Thanksgiving to Easter. and long sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 2 minutes ago, leylandvictory2 said: and long sleeve. No, I believe that's not in effect anymore. Same with long socks with shorts, now states above ankles or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Good job on getting in! Check out the service summary: http://www.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Transit_Planning/index.jsp I don't know other employees that refer to their divisions by number, most others just call it by name (at least in my experience) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betablocker Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 On August 24, 2016 at 11:55 AM, Mrsb2you said: Enjoy the non uniform for a while - once they see the uniform /logo your lumped into the same category as the rest of us and if you haven't got thick skin it can or a sense of humor it can hinder you. Good to know... BTW New TTC Op, how was your first week of training? Enlighten those of us who are right behind you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transitfan39 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Very interesting the process it took to be a driver. I had a family member ask me how the process took and I didn't know the process was... Congratulations on being a TTC operator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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