The qualifying education and experience test papers eetps have been rated. It also stars patricia clarkson, michelle williams, bobby cannavale and john slattery. For security reasons, agents cannot open the booth door. I was also given a few books, 1 of which i have to to carry with me throughout the. We provide comprehensive and uptodate questionnaires in pdf formats for mta certification exams. The mta is still calling off the 2008 station agent list. Mta new york city transit station agent salaries in the. This story is the first in an occasional series starting in 2014 to be called how bart works, showing behindthescenes examples of ways that. Working as a station agent at mta new york city transit. Salary information comes from 5 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on indeed in the past 36 months. Angelita paton bacchus station agent mta nyct linkedin. John borrero, 57, tells kate pickert about life in one of the 164 booths the mta may soon eliminate. The metropolitan transportation authority mta has been gradually adding disabled access to its key stations since the 1980s, as renovations take place. Train operatorpassbooks career examination series by national learning corporation.
Hall station tuesday in protest of an nyc transit plan to do away with 75 station agent positions. Angelita paton bacchus station agent at mta nyct brooklyn, new york 2 connections. Jey, an mta station agent, told the wsws, the union is really just a load of crap. It stars peter dinklage as a man who seeks solitude in an abandoned train station in the newfoundland section of jefferson township, new jersey. Documents and settingsmanunezdesktopnoesmarch 08noe. I just have completed bachelors degree in accounting. Mta booking, inc mta booking, ltd live concerts, tours. The mta is circulating free ebo oks on the subway this summer. The station agent passbook prepares you for your test by allowing you to take practice exams in the subjects you need to study. We also have a wide selection of fine arts supplies. This story is the first in an occasional series starting in 2014 to be called how bart works, showing behindthescenes examples of ways that the bart system and bart employees are working to. Station agent resume example mta new york city transit. Salary information comes from 5 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job.
The metropolitan transportation authority mta today announced that sally librera, a longtime leader in mta new york city transit s department of subways operations, has been appointed as vice president and chief officer for staten island railway. This is an effort to help people figure out what comes next. Transit workers fight booth closures at mta cuts costs. Can i move into accounting or finance department within mta. Candidates will be notified shortly of their eetp ratings and. For his writing achievement, mccarthy won the bafta award for best. As station agents we serve as eyes and ears of the station to protect the public and the infrastructure of the nycta. Station agent march 2005 to current mta new york city transit authority new york. Since the late 20th century, the metropolitan transportation authority has started several. The station agent is a 2003 american comedydrama film written and directed by tom mccarthy. Does the mta plan on eliminating jobs when they implement the new fare media system. Subway library, a system that allows users to choose from a selection of ebooks to read for free when connected to transitwireless wifi.
The bottom button is labeled green and connects to a mta station agent for any inquiries. Must obtain and maintain certificates and station agent certification as required by the district andor puc. The position of station agent will never be phased out. Metropolitan transportation authority station agent.
Station agent 6600 hiring process page 7 transit employment. Most of the station agents i have bumped into over the last 30 years are pretty good folks. Candidates must bring their employee id, record of answers, and a copy of any books or documents they may need to support their protests. Established in 1917, mta has developed from a small organisation to become the largest automotive industry body in new zealand, representing over 3,600 automotive businesses and acting as a strong advocate for motorists. Many jobs within the city of new york government are filled through competitive, citywide examinations, which are administered by the department of citywide administrative services or dcas. Current work rules prevent the agents from helping out on the platforms with. Test preparation study guide, questions and answers by national learning corporation and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From textbooks and lab manuals to study guides, dissecting kits, and calculators, the bookstore provides all the necessary course materials and at the lowest possible price. Hi, i use to work with mta ny city transit as a station agent. Station agent passbooks career examination series 9780837338071 by national learning corporation and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Mta station agents still working plenty of overtime wnyc. New york, ny subway station agents are still working high levels of overtimeand getting paid timeandhalf for itmore than a month after transit officials said excess overtime would be. This estimate is based upon 10 metropolitan transportation authority station agent salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Take a look at the exams for jobs website if you have additional questions.
The multiplechoice test is expected to held on saturday, june 14, 2008. Nyc transit station agent, exam no mta exam 6600 list. Candidates will be notified shortly of their eetp ratings and the appeal process, which will take several months to complete. Accessibility paratransit, reduced fares, travel training and more. Study guide for bart station agent gsf1200 bart tvm study guide motorola user the station agent 2003 imdb yse service study guide for bart station agent ferguson 374 owners associate sanitation enforcement agent. The mta is circulating free ebooks on the subway this. Book perfect blemishes this book is a brief memoir of my life. Eubanks, a station agent with 32 years of service to the mta, has passed from the coronavirus.
An agent in a booth at the atlantic avenuebarclays center station in brooklyn. March 25, 2008 payable by money order to dcas exams or payable online by credit card, bank card or debit card. Take smaller items, such as wallets, tablets or cellphones to the nearest subway station booth agent. How smooth is it to move around from station agent position to different positions within mta. It isnt really geared that much toward the mta conductors exam, but it does have some. Despite the high standards of mta examination, we have kept our success rate 100%. Life as an mta station agent nymag new york magazine. Now, i received a letter saying that mta is considering me for the fulltime position. The point is, if the mta s idea of what a station agent should be is put into effect, not only will it put customers in danger, but it would also put the station agent assigned to work the station in danger. In improving services to individuals with disabilities, the mta identified stations and facilities where compliance with the americans with disabilities act ada would benefit the most people, analyzing such factors as. I decided to write a companion post on the mta conductor exam because i have received so many questions from readers in my other post on studying for the test which can be found here. Must be willing to work offhours shifts, holidays and weekends. Hi, i use to work with mta ny city tranist as a station agent ticket agent for last 4 yrs, but in aug 2010 i was laid off, because of budget cuts.
Mount allisons bookstore carries everything you need for classes. There were some jackasses but id venture that given the way the management of the eline has been jerking me around as a commuter over the last two weekends, there are plenty of suit monkeys in the mta who do belong on the unemployment line then the breadline. Last week i received a letter from mta offering me a labor class position cleaner position the letter states if you wish to decline this appointment, please sign the statement below and return. A group of subway station agents recently underwent training as wayfinders, as part of. The station agent 2003 official trailer peter dinklage, patricia clarkson movie hd duration. Also a station agent at 241st rides my bus sometimes, so i will ask her about it, if i see her again. Ellis spent much of her 25 years inside a booth encased in bulletresistant glass, relics of a lesssafe city. Mta station agent questions transit employment nyc. Court officer new york state court officer christopher w.
Civil service exam books are available at the branch libraries, be sure to. With peter dinklage, patricia clarkson, bobby cannavale, paul benjamin. Took the mta train operator exam, got the results, what is. Provide courteous customer service to passengers regarding service, fares, routes, schedules and other transit. Under general supervision a station agent works in a booth at a sfmta metro station may be alone in station.
Salaries estimates are based on 14 salaries submitted anonymously to glassdoor by station agent employees in new york city, ny. We have helped thousands of professionals to achieve mta credentials. Open competitive exam notice archive department of. It provides hundreds of questions and answers in the areas that will likely be covered on your upcoming exam, including but not limited to. You most likely wont need it as long as you can do basic math. Nyc civil service examinations the new york public library. Open monday through friday, from 9 am to 3 pm, in the lobby at 180 livingston street, brooklyn, new york.
Reviews from mta new york city transit employees about mta new york city transit culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security. I work up in the bronx at pelham parkway on the no. In her spare time she was a prolific author of fastpaced fiction, including the love and consequences and the karma series. Must have sufficient physical capability to stand for a prolonged period of time, sit, walk, bend, stoop, and climb. We have a bunch of hard working, experienced specialists who are charged with helping mta serve our members and the wider new. A pilot program will soon allow some of them to leave their stations and help out on platforms. Positions like police officer, school safety agent and correction officer are.
I think you will have job security and the pay is very good for this position and there is built in overtime also so if you want more money and room for advancement go for it. How much does a station agent make in new york city, ny. The most enjoyable part of the job was interacting with the customers to better assist them in their needs. The mta cannot have unmanned booths cameras serve their purpose but that cannot replace a human presence. Positions like police officer, school safety agent and correction officer are all filled on a yearly civil service exam schedule. Despite a lastminute restraining order keeping the mta from closing dozens of subway station booths that delayed the layoffs of nearly 500 station agents, it will go ahead with the firing of 250. When there is a low number of station agents that means there is a lot of ot available. The book is outdated some questions are about tokens, which mta stopped. The station agent passbook prepares you for your test by allowing you to take. The two paths to getting the job are taking the open competitive exam when its offered, or getting into the mta is another position in nyct transit, station agent, cleaner, bus operator, conductor, etc.