So, i was wondering if anyone here has taken any conductor or train operator exams for transit. Mta subway conductor reveals the gruesome side of working underground. They are posted and copies are available in the mta new york city transit, exam information center, 180 livingston street lobby, brooklyn, ny 11201. But if you insist on doing them anyway the advice i can give you is read the damn book, if your in a classroom environment, dont fuck around. My friend and i both purchased this book to prepare for the nyc mta train operator exam. This test covers a wide variety of subjects, including logical reasoning inductive and deductive reasoning, spatial orientation, verbal information processing, and visualization. Whole class of new conductors fired after allegations someone got a hold of a safety test and passed it around. Metronorth railroad conductor trainee test prep guide 63 terms.
Conductor trainee final exam post by engineer spike. Field training while in school usually consists of changing out a knuckle, hanging on the side of a car for 34 minutes while giving hand signals, changing out an air hose, performing a brake test, using proper radio procedure. To pass the written exam, you must get at least 70 percent of the questions right. Want to work for the mta as a subway train conductor or bus operator driver. Mta new york city transit conductor salaries in the united. Mta train conductor and bus operator 2019 exam practice nyc.
Working as a conductor at mta new york city transit. In customer service, they open and close doors, make proper announcements to customers and set up the automatic announcement system. Conductor trainee location various application deadline january 25, 2015 opening founded in 1983, mta metronorth railroad operates the hudson, harlem and new haven lines to seven counties in new york state and two counties in connecticut. The systems 6,300 subway trains cars operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Mta nycta bus operator study guide ta only as this is not needed for mta. Im taking the exam this weekend and need to know whether to buy the book or try to find something online that i can print out. They specifiy this multiple times when you go in person. Nov 21, 2015 so, i was wondering if anyone here has taken any conductor or train operator exams for transit. The new monthly metronorth cards are out, which means its time for conductor mike shaw to explain the matching fashion show on the train. It isnt really geared that much toward the mta conductor s exam, but it does have some questions about the new york subway lines. It will help you prepare for and pass your exam on the first attempt but it does not include any study guide.
Learn how to pass the mta bus operator exam jobtestprep. Dec 21, 2017 without a conductor and train operator thats the driver on 36 train lines, 24 hours a day, new york would pretty much cease to function. Find out about what it takes to become an mta dispatcher. Csx conductor practice questions flashcards quizlet. About 90 percent of those books are outdated and are way harder than any test given.
Also all these books consist of are a series of exams with nothing to study from. My coworkers are friendly and we support eachother with the daily issues within mta new york city transit. It hasnt happened on one of my trains yet, but i did witness it happen on a train right across from mine. Mar 17, 2016 the mta conductor exam is coming in the next couple of months and everyone is looking for the test book to study. The duties and responsibilities of a conductor are serious and substantial. Study guides for mta exams transit employment nyc transit.
After two years it is mandated that you take the conductor test if youre still in the assistant position. Does anyone know what their hiring needs are or what they will be in 2016. New york metropolitan transit authority conductors see to it that trains run safely and arrive when theyre supposed to. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is next. Mta subway conductor answer reddit questions business. I believe that there is dignity in all work, and my postion as a conductor. Aug 23, 2016 hello jason, as i mentioned in the blog the conductor and train operator exam are two different tests. It isnt really geared that much toward the mta conductors exam, but it does have. Mta bus operator and conductor exam practice nyc jobtestprep. Those books from passbooks sold down by chambers street at the book store are a waste of time. Conductor trainee location various application deadline january 25, 2015. Jul 03, 2014 mta bus operator and conductor exam practice nyc jobtestprep mta train conductor and bus operator 2019 exam practice nyc. The book focuses only on carefully selected practice. Please click on an exam s title below during the application period to view the.
Im just curious what should i expect form the test. There are tests on basically everything in the rulebook. To be an mta conductor, you first have to qualify as a trainman. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york. The mta police exam includes 200 questions and has a time limit of two and half hours. Find out more about working at the mta and a list of open positions. Read on to learn more about the mta bus operator and train conductor exams or click buy. Mta new york city transit is an equal opportunity employer. Open competitive exam notice archive department of. Practical skills testing for both of these exams is expected to begin on monday, september 17, 2018. Our customer selfservice page provides a list of mta services you can access online 247.
Hello jason, as i mentioned in the blog the conductor and train operator exam are two different tests. You may want to try amazon in regards to finding a copy of the book, the name would be train operator passbooks. Alternately, you may also call us on the mta exam units general line. 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. Learn about the positions that you can apply for at the mta and whats involved in getting hired in 2019. The examinations unit is currently in the process of registering education and experience. Suspensions, dismissals of mta operators and conductors are rising by.
A day in the life of a norfolk southern conductor duration. But then, there is the exception, that one trip when i fall sleep because i have untreated osa, or i experience some other unexpected medical event that compromises my ability to safely operate the train. Without a conductor and train operator thats the driver on 36 train lines, 24 hours a day, new york would pretty much cease to function. The metropolitan transit authority mta of new york city transit is the largest public transportation agency in north america with a subway ridership of over five million per day and 1. Get ready for the mta employment exams of the mta bus operator, mta train operator, mta police, and mta toll positions. Salary information comes from 4 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. The actual exam contained many track diagram questions. What prefixes are used in the book or rules and what do they indicate.
The book contain very generic info and appears to be a cash grab scam book. Train operatorpassbooks career examination series by national. My mother is taking the mta conductor exam subways this coming weekend. First, you must pass a personality test called the boss bus operator selection survey. At that time, im going down the road at 5060 mph when i run past an absolute stop signal into the face of an opposing train. Preparing for the 2016 mta conductor exam the new york public. The library does own a train operator study guide but no copies are available and the wait list is long. 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. The general examination regulations of mta new york city transit apply to this examination and are part of this notice of examination. What is the usual relationship between train operator and train conductor friends or competitors. This way you can get to judge whether or not the mta materials we sell contain and cover effectively all subject matter necessary for your mta certification qualification. Apr 14, 2011 from someone whos been there, study study study. Mta conductors who work in road service coordinate with the train operator. Jul 02, 2014 metronorth fires new conductors in testing scandal.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Applying to the mta, mabstoa, or nyct as a bus operator or train. To become an mta conductor, you must meet basic requirements and pass a written exam. Conductors, under supervision, are responsible for the safe, timely and proper operation of the transit authoritys trains in customer, yard and work train service. Where to find the exam prep book and the things you can learn without itall you need is. I would like to know what are my chances of mta conductor exam 6601 results 2015, how much, promotional new york city new york ny city data forum. This includes understanding and utilizing information, solving problems and making decisions, displaying good interpersonal skills, knowing the major points of interest in. 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. And if your test date has been postponed until later this spring or summer, be sure to take advantage of the extra time to successfully prepare with passbooks for your career exam, whenever it is given. The library does carry civil service exam books, and you can read a more general post on civil service exams. All applicants were notified of this postponement through broadcasted emails, telephone calls, and text messages on march.
You just simply answer the questions look at the end of the book to see if they are. Mta conductor exam this test evaluates the skills that mta conductors must use in their daily tasks. What are the special or funny ways or phrases that train operators and conductors describe passengers. Csx conductor week 5 air brake and train handling 43 terms. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. They do have other exam books traffic agent, police officer, etc. Lirr assistant conductor quizzestests post by alexis1993. It has lots of basic math questions and reading comprehension questions.
Train operator actually they are calling it motorman in this new series book. The multiplechoice test for this exam, which was originally scheduled to be administered on march 29, 2020, has been postponed until further notice. Other results for answer key to conductor exam 6601. I was on 2 week courses where over half the class failed because they felt that little bit of freedom. Meet nycs most popular train conductors new york post. A man tries his best to get hit by a train csx switching lehigh cement in richmond, va duration. She sells the books on the civil service the new york times. Salary of a new york city train conductor career trend. Once the train is stopped, the conductor must report the train s location and that the engineer. 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. The job as a conductor is easy and fun, because i love helping the customers find there way around new york city daily. How to survive alone in the wilderness for 1 week eastern woodlands duration. Train operator transit electrical helper transit electromechanical maintainer transit management analyst trainee transit property protection agent transit railcar technology specialist.
Please click on an exam s title below during the application period to. 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. I believe that there is dignity in all work, and my postion as a conductor is not my field of study. 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 operator mta conductor exams. Please click on an exams 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 examspecific test information. We came across this revealing thread on reddit created in 2011 by a firstyear mta subway conductor that answers some. Review education requirements, job growth, salary, and job duties to find out if this is the right career for you. Our maps and schedules pages can help you plan your trips easily. Sep 11, 20 a man tries his best to get hit by a train csx switching lehigh cement in richmond, va duration. 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. I met the train operator who got attacked by a knife. Though the test was predominantly common sense questions, i still felt it was tricky and somewhat difficult. Lirr book of rules practice exam flashcards quizlet.
Im taking the exam this weekend and need to know whether to buy the book. Ill be taking the mta nyc transit conductor, exam no. Schools offering driver training degrees can also be found in these popular choices. Test takers will receive their scores in the mail after that, and those who did well can take the training course that leads to a train operators job. Learn how to pass the new york city bus operator exam and become a bus operator for the mta, nyct, or mabstoa.
At the mta and its agencies, we rely on a wide range of people and skills areas such as engineering, information technology, law, security, auto mechanics, facilities maintenance, train operations, and customer service are just some of the career options available here at the mta. If you fail the allotted amount of times, youre out of a job. To assure you that you are getting the best that you deserve, we offer free demos for every mta certification exam package. We are dedicated to providing you with the test prep tools necessary to. Is there anything to study or is it common sense questions that one should know just traveling on the subway everyday. The mta conductor exam is coming in the next couple of months and everyone is looking for the test book to study. Dont go too fast, dont go too slow, be on time, etc. University architect university architect cuny university assistant architect cuny university engineer civil cuny university engineer electrical. Many of the questions you may have about the mta and its services can be answered by visiting our frequently asked questions faqs page.
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