Applying to the mta, mabstoa, or nyct as a bus operator or train. State, city and county civil service exam schedules have changed due to the ongoing publichealth crisis. And get extra savings with our early bird special by using coupon code choochoo, valid today and tomorrow only. A train operator name withheldwith the new york city metropolitan transportation authorty spoke with tmn about his job.
Jun 02, 2010 if youre interested in becoming a train operator, as many of you have expressed, take the next open competitive exam or call the new york city transit exam hot line for a listing of exams open for filing at 718566jobs 7185665627. Do you suggestion reading the books that they gave or wait till orientation starts. Nov 02, 2012 how hard is it to become an mta train operatordriver. Mta bus operator exam 20 mta bus operator exam 2301 mta transit bus operator exam pdf 1 2 3 related searches for mta bus operator exam 26 test results took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what.
Working as a checker at metropolitan transportation authority. The punishments were meted out between 2014 and 2016, and do not. New york city transit s communications department has issued a book on making proper announcements that is handed out to all conductors. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is. One train operator was canned last year for refusing a drug test. What is it like to run a new york city transit maintenance facility. Dont wait to start preparing get your career on board with our brandnew passbook.
Train operator mta nyc transit december 22, 2016 december 27, 2016 admin duties. And to be a train operator, you need to be in good health. Working as a train operator at metropolitan transportation. Mta bus operators undergo a rigorous training process that makes them some of the safest in the industry. I met the train operator who got attacked by a knifewielding maniac who actually jumped through the cab window from the platform and tried. Special mobile booking centers in converted citybuses allowed fasttrack. Apr 16, 2017 last december, i applied for mta train operator exam. Today, i got a letter about mta train operator exam saying that my exam will be on may 20. Salaries estimates are based on 181 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by train operator employees in new york city, ny. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. If you take it and pass it, do you get to, um, drive a train. Schools offering driver training degrees can also be found in these popular choices. Chaining is used in the new york city subway system in conjunction with train radios, in order to ascertain a train s location on a given line. Forums new york new york city jul, 2009 took the mta train operator exam.
Ill be doing the conductor exam as well, but train operator is at the. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam by chasity moreno march 17, 2016. The mta slapped 1955 suspensions and dismissals on its subway operators and. Get ready for the mta employment exams of the mta bus operator, mta train operator, mta police, and mta toll positions. Are you asking if you can get a job with the mta, go through the whole vetting process, get to conduct one of the. New york city bus operator exam learning express civil. Thank you for filing for exam 2301, mta bus company bus operator.
Travel enthusiasts will be most familiar with the topic of these quizzes and should find the questions as exciting and challenging. The following promotional examinations are past filing and are listed for informational purposes only. It is comprised of 200 questions which help to determine whether a candidate possesses the necessary personality traits to be a successful bus operator. Mta train operator exam qualification yahoo answers. Texas mom accused of killing 10yearold son, leaving body. Pallavi dhawan, 38, was charged with killing her 10yearold son, arnav, at their suburban dallas, tex.
Mta conductors who work in road service coordinate with the train operator and the mta control center, such as by setting up flags and lighting signals. Please take a moment and read the important information below. Promotion exam notice archive department of citywide. The metropolitan transit authority mta is a public benefit corporation located at new york. This time, we look to the unsung heroes of the subway. The new york city subway is a rapid transit system owned by the city of new york and leased. I suppose that if i had to give a short answer to that question, it.
Mar 10, 2017 network4learning has found the most uptodate information to help you succeed on the bus operator test. I was in training as a train operator for one year and was about to move to the next level in my training but i had to pass my final practical exam which i failed so the mta had to terminate me. The july 16 edition of the chiefleader reports that an open competitive exam for nyct train operator will be held in january. Take the a, c, f, or r trains to the jay streetmetrotech station, or the 2 or 3 train to the hoyt street station. Train operator sues mta over satanic terroristic criminality. Since i was a little kid i loved trains, after high school i want to be an mta train driver but i need to know the requirements, i know passing a test is one of the requirements but what else is needed, is math needed if so what kind. Applications have been processed and by now, most of you should have received your random number notification letters in the mail. What is the difference between a conductor and a train operator.
Ill be doing the conductor exam as well, but train operator is at the forefront. I believe you are referring to the upcoming train operator exam, very different from conductor. Two subway workers fell asleep driving a work train in brooklyn which jumped the tracks as the engine roared into dekalb avenue station. For everyone, whether you are going to start to join with others to consult a book, this mta train operator exam 2014 date is very advisable. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york. Police said she kept the boys body in a bathtub for about four days. The book is a good reference to the train operator position, as it prepares you for the multiple choice exam, however, the test is more reading comprehension than memorization. The mta train operator exam will be announced tomorrow. Learn the secret to success on the new york city bus operator examlearn how to pass the new york city bus operator exam and become a bus operator for the mta, nyct, or mabstoa. I had been looking forward to this day since october, when i read that the city planned to open the motormans exam to the public in the past, one had to be a transit worker to take the test. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next. And get extra savings with our early bird special by.
Earlier this year, the realms of law and new media collided when lori drew was hit with federal charges for creating a fake myspace page and harassing a neighboring teenager, who then committed suicide mta bus operator exam 4600. To assess the prevalence of back pain among subway train operators. Mta etix how to buy and use commuter rail tickets on your phone system modernization the projects shaping the future of the mta transparency information about leadership, performance, budgets, and more. Cut to the story, the mta is having the train operator exam on june 6. The fares for services operated under the brands of mta regional bus new york city subway nyc subway, staten island railway sir, path, roosevelt island tramway, airtrain jfk, nyc ferry, and the suburban bus operators nassau intercounty express. What you didnt know about the job of an mta subway operator. Due to increase in people hit by trains in 20, in late 20 and early 2014 the mta started a test program at one. Train operator transit electrical helper transit electromechanical maintainer transit management analyst trainee transit property protection agent transit railcar technology specialist. A typical day at work either you are required to show up at a bus depot or a bus train location. The may 2011 derailment was a neardisaster and created.
Conductor 6601 hiring process transit employment nyc transit. Due to the fact that i was late for my exam on saturday 05. Readers should note that eligible lists change over their fouryear life. Open competitive exam notice archive department of. Where to find the exam prep book and the things you can learn without itall you need is. After months of studying this book and preparing for the exam, i finally took the nycta train operator exam 7604 today saturday, june 24, 2017 at fdr high school in brooklyn, nyc. Open monday through friday, from 9 am to 3 pm, in the lobby at 180 livingston street, brooklyn, ny. Though the test was predominantly common sense questions, i still felt it was tricky and somewhat difficult. Just remember, the book is only in demand when an exam comes out so now that it has. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york public. Read on to learn more about the mta bus operator and train conductor exams or click buy. Aug 23, 2016 hello jason, as i mentioned in the blog the conductor and train operator exam are two different tests. I need advice, should i take cfa level 3 exam or train. I have applied to take the mta train operator test and i bought the passbook.
The library does own a train operator study guide but no copies are available and the wait list is long. How hard is it to become an mta train operatordriver. If youd like to become an mta bus driver, mabstoa bus operator, or an mta train operator, you have to successfully pass 1 or 2 mta operatormta conductor exams. Train operator list 8098 from june 6, 2009 test established with 11,059 names the department of citywide administrative services established an 11,059name list for train operator on sept. The questions in the book are a bit specific to tasks etcdoes anyone know where i. Suspensions, dismissals of mta operators and conductors are rising. Poor training for subway operators puts riders at risk. The list is based on exam 8098, which was held on june 6, 2009. Review education requirements, job growth, salary, and job duties to find out if this is the right career for you. But i took the train operator exam, i got the results and i received a 1480 the civil service exams web page for more info and the mta employment and local laws the same things which apply to all jobs in the country.
I have multiple moving violations, a suspension, and an accident. A train operator of 14 years has filed a lawsuit against the mta alleging it engaged in satanic terroristic criminality by sending bosses to terrorize. The campaign, which aligns perfectly with the nyc transits safetyoriented bus operator training program, is comprised of a bus safety brochure and three posters, all containing commonsense advice for anyone riding, walking near or cycling in the vicinity of mta buses that collectively carry 2. Hello jason, as i mentioned in the blog the conductor and train operator exam are two different tests. I help the customers to buy the train tickets and sometimes give them direction to go to a certain place. Take the a, c, f, or r trains to the jay streetmetrotech station, or the 2 or 3 train. University architect university architect cuny university assistant architect cuny university engineer civil cuny university engineer electrical. Mta news mta new york city transit offers bus safety tips. The collective bargaining agreement between new york city transit nyct and transport. Take advantage of extra study time and prep with passbooks. The new york city subway system differs from other railroad chaining systems in that it uses the engineers chain of 100 feet 30.
May 12, 2014 took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next. It will help, but it does not have the answers to the questions you will see in the test. Its operator is the new york city transit authority nycta, which is controlled by the metropolitan transportation authority mta of new york. If you have itchy feet, a desire to roam, or would like to visit new york one day, youre going. New york city bus operator exam learning express civil service library new york. Meet leon george, the mtas longesttenured subway operator. A companion post for test takers of the mta conductor exam. Mta conductors who work in customer service open and close doors, announce train arrivals and departures, and operate the automatic announcement system.
How much does a train operator make in new york city, ny. An operating mode in which the train speed and braking are controlled by the train operator using the mastermanual controller. Your then assigned a track with a specific train or a bus line at a specific stop and record data. Train operators with the metropolitan transportation authority mta under supervision, have direct responsibility for the safe, timely and proper operation of mta new york city transit multiunit subway cars, subway service cars and trains. New york city transit safety program and culture mta. Just tuesday, a subway operator who went through the program in 2014 accidentally sent his local c train onto an express a train track between the canal st. Train operator by rudman, jack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Warden correction wiper uniformed workers compensation benefits examiner.
Please click on an exam s title below during the application period to view the notice of examination noe, which contains key details, including the requirements to compete in the exam, application instructions, any expected test dates, and other exam specific test information. Feel free to check the upcoming exams page and contact passbooks with any questions we will do our best to provide the latest information on scheduled tests. Before taking the test, applicants are responsible for determining. Find out about what it takes to become an mta dispatcher. Meet leon george, the mta s longesttenured subway operator about to start his 44th year with new york city transit on june 28, leon george is the longesttenured subway operator at the mta. Learn how to pass the mta bus operator exam jobtestprep. Mta bus operator exam the exam for bus operators is called the boss and it is essentially a psychological or personality test.
Reviews from metropolitan transportation authority employees about metropolitan transportation authority culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. The mta suspended a conductor and operator after an august 2014 wrongway driving incident on an a train. Mar 17, 2016 please send me a makeup exam letter for conductor exam 6601. New york city bus operator exam learning express civil service library new york learning express editors on. Jun 04, 2014 the bus operator exam filing is open until june 24, 2014. Train operator additional test prep material yahoo answers. The cfa exam and the mta wont let me take the exam on another day. Train operator, exam no mta exam 7604 notice of examination. Study guides for mta exams transit employment nyc transit. Application how to qualify section saying that if you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. Designated southbound track from 7th and metro culver city center station to transit mall station. I actually have a train operator passbook had it since i was 16. Tower operator track worker traffic device maintainer train dispatcher train operator train service supervisor transit electromechanical maintainer transit property protection supervisor.