2014 mta train operator exam book

Two subway workers fell asleep driving a work train in brooklyn which jumped the tracks as the engine roared into dekalb avenue station. Though the test was predominantly common sense questions, i still felt it was tricky and somewhat difficult. Warden correction wiper uniformed workers compensation benefits examiner. Applications have been processed and by now, most of you should have received your random number notification letters in the mail. 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. The may 2011 derailment was a neardisaster and created. Before taking the test, applicants are responsible for determining. Special mobile booking centers in converted citybuses allowed fasttrack. Promotion exam notice archive department of citywide. May 12, 2014 took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next. The mta slapped 1955 suspensions and dismissals on its subway operators and. I need advice, should i take cfa level 3 exam or train. Mta bus operators undergo a rigorous training process that makes them some of the safest in the industry. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next.

What is the difference between a conductor and a train operator. 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. A typical day at work either you are required to show up at a bus depot or a bus train location. Due to increase in people hit by trains in 20, in late 20 and early 2014 the mta started a test program at one.

Open competitive exam notice archive department of. Ill be doing the conductor exam as well, but train operator is at the. 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. Thank you for filing for exam 2301, mta bus company bus operator. The july 16 edition of the chiefleader reports that an open competitive exam for nyct train operator will be held in january. 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. New york city bus operator exam learning express civil. 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. How much does a train operator make in new york city, ny. The metropolitan transit authority mta is a public benefit corporation located at new york. 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. I met the train operator who got attacked by a knifewielding maniac who actually jumped through the cab window from the platform and tried. Train operator additional test prep material yahoo answers.

The mta train operator exam will be announced tomorrow. Train operator, exam no mta exam 7604 notice of examination. Mar 17, 2016 please send me a makeup exam letter for conductor exam 6601. Poor training for subway operators puts riders at risk. Where to find the exam prep book and the things you can learn without itall you need is. 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. It will help, but it does not have the answers to the questions you will see in the test. Open monday through friday, from 9 am to 3 pm, in the lobby at 180 livingston street, brooklyn, ny. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york. How hard is it to become an mta train operatordriver. Train operator sues mta over satanic terroristic criminality.

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. 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. Just remember, the book is only in demand when an exam comes out so now that it has. Apr 16, 2017 last december, i applied for mta train operator exam. 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. 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. 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. Pallavi dhawan, 38, was charged with killing her 10yearold son, arnav, at their suburban dallas, tex.

Readers should note that eligible lists change over their fouryear life. The list is based on exam 8098, which was held on june 6, 2009. Conductor 6601 hiring process transit employment nyc transit. Learn how to pass the mta bus operator exam jobtestprep. It is comprised of 200 questions which help to determine whether a candidate possesses the necessary personality traits to be a successful bus operator. Reviews from metropolitan transportation authority employees about metropolitan transportation authority culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.

The questions in the book are a bit specific to tasks etcdoes anyone know where i. Travel enthusiasts will be most familiar with the topic of these quizzes and should find the questions as exciting and challenging. 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. Dont wait to start preparing get your career on board with our brandnew passbook. Take the a, c, f, or r trains to the jay streetmetrotech station, or the 2 or 3 train to the hoyt street station. 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. Forums new york new york city jul, 2009 took the mta train operator exam. The new york city subway is a rapid transit system owned by the city of new york and leased. This time, we look to the unsung heroes of the subway. To assess the prevalence of back pain among subway train operators. Texas mom accused of killing 10yearold son, leaving body. 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. A train operator name withheldwith the new york city metropolitan transportation authorty spoke with tmn about his job. Choose from 500 different sets of mta flashcards on quizlet.

Train operator transit electrical helper transit electromechanical maintainer transit management analyst trainee transit property protection agent transit railcar technology specialist. Jun 04, 2014 the bus operator exam filing is open until june 24, 2014. The library does own a train operator study guide but no copies are available and the wait list is long. Tower operator track worker traffic device maintainer train dispatcher train operator train service supervisor transit electromechanical maintainer transit property protection supervisor. Cut to the story, the mta is having the train operator exam on june 6. 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. If you have itchy feet, a desire to roam, or would like to visit new york one day, youre going.

I have applied to take the mta train operator test and i bought the passbook. Mta bus operator exam the exam for bus operators is called the boss and it is essentially a psychological or personality test. Find out about what it takes to become an mta dispatcher. Applying to the mta, mabstoa, or nyct as a bus operator or train. New york city transit safety program and culture mta. I believe you are referring to the upcoming train operator exam, very different from conductor. Do you suggestion reading the books that they gave or wait till orientation starts.

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. The cfa exam and the mta wont let me take the exam on another day. The new york city subway system differs from other railroad chaining systems in that it uses the engineers chain of 100 feet 30. Salaries estimates are based on 181 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by train operator employees in new york city, ny. Review education requirements, job growth, salary, and job duties to find out if this is the right career for you. Due to the fact that i was late for my exam on saturday 05. 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. New york city transit s communications department has issued a book on making proper announcements that is handed out to all conductors. An operating mode in which the train speed and braking are controlled by the train operator using the mastermanual controller. Suspensions, dismissals of mta operators and conductors are rising. New york city bus operator exam learning express civil service library new york. 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. Train operator mta nyc transit december 22, 2016 december 27, 2016 admin duties.

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. New york city bus operator exam learning express civil service library new york learning express editors on. Today, i got a letter about mta train operator exam saying that my exam will be on may 20. Mta news mta new york city transit offers bus safety tips. 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 punishments were meted out between 2014 and 2016, and do not. Police said she kept the boys body in a bathtub for about four days. Nov 02, 2012 how hard is it to become an mta train operatordriver. Study guides for mta exams transit employment nyc transit. University architect university architect cuny university assistant architect cuny university engineer civil cuny university engineer electrical.

The mta suspended a conductor and operator after an august 2014 wrongway driving incident on an a train. Train operator by rudman, jack and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Designated southbound track from 7th and metro culver city center station to transit mall station. I help the customers to buy the train tickets and sometimes give them direction to go to a certain place. Mar 10, 2017 network4learning has found the most uptodate information to help you succeed on the bus operator test. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york public. And to be a train operator, you need to be in good health. 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. And get extra savings with our early bird special by using coupon code choochoo, valid today and tomorrow only. Its operator is the new york city transit authority nycta, which is controlled by the metropolitan transportation authority mta of new york.

Your then assigned a track with a specific train or a bus line at a specific stop and record data. Meet leon george, the mtas longesttenured subway operator. You may want to try amazon in regards to finding a copy of the book, the name would be train operator passbooks. Working as a train operator at metropolitan transportation. Theres a mandatory medical exam before mta workers are put in control of a vehicle. Take advantage of extra study time and prep with passbooks. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam by chasity moreno march 17, 2016. 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. Get ready for the mta employment exams of the mta bus operator, mta train operator, mta police, and mta toll positions. I have multiple moving violations, a suspension, and an accident. What you didnt know about the job of an mta subway operator.

The collective bargaining agreement between new york city transit nyct and transport. 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. Mta train operator exam qualification yahoo answers. 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. Application how to qualify section saying that if you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. Please take a moment and read the important information below. What is it like to run a new york city transit maintenance facility. Are you asking if you can get a job with the mta, go through the whole vetting process, get to conduct one of the. Ill be doing the conductor exam as well, but train operator is at the forefront. Take the a, c, f, or r trains to the jay streetmetrotech station, or the 2 or 3 train.

I actually have a train operator passbook had it since i was 16. Schools offering driver training degrees can also be found in these popular choices. 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. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is. Hello jason, as i mentioned in the blog the conductor and train operator exam are two different tests.

Working as a checker at metropolitan transportation authority. I suppose that if i had to give a short answer to that question, it. 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. 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.