director of recruiting

certified phlebotomist

bus driver

MTA NYC Transit

As a current Engineering Assistant at MTA New York City Transit, I'm thrilled to share my firsthand experience of being a part of this dynamic organization. My journey here has been filled with valuable insights, practical learning, and the chance to contribute to the city's bustling transportation network.

Pros:

Meaningful Contributions: Working at MTA has allowed me to directly impact the daily lives of millions of New Yorkers. From assisting with track maintenance to supporting system upgrades, each task feels like a meaningful step towards ensuring efficient and safe public transportation.

Learning Hub: The environment at MTA is a melting pot of knowledge. Collaborating with skilled engineers and professionals has not only expanded my technical know-how but has also provided me with real-world exposure to the complexities of transit infrastructure.

Inclusive Culture: The diversity at MTA is reflected not only in its workforce but also in its culture. This inclusive atmosphere encourages open discussions, where ideas from various backgrounds and experiences are valued, fostering an enriching work environment.

Networking Galore: Working within the transit industry has connected me with a web of professionals, both within the organization and beyond. The opportunities to attend industry events, workshops, and seminars have been instrumental in expanding my professional network.

This job is really stressful. You are out there on a bus for 8+ hours dealing with crazy customers everyday and you will barely catch a break. Your meal time will be 30-40 minutes so make sure you swallow your food.  If you want a day off make sure you have a night to spend at the depot because your not going anywhere. Unless you get seniority in this job everything sucks. The benefits are good, union tries to help you but they’re just a suck up and if you are on probation don’t bother. Probation lasts one year and if they catch you doing something wrong they will not hesitate to extend you. Your schedule gets better and better as you earn more seniority. You won’t get anything good until your 2nd year at least. Anyways very stressful do not apply for this job.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Rate of pay and the benefits training is very good the hours suck when you first start weekends and nights 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Maintaining your schedule dealing with the public and driving the bus safely and they have a lot of rules basically you gotta stay off their radar to survive your time and get your pension 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The whole job is time you do exactly what they want you to do it’s a military organization so follow orders you’ll be fine 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You come in about ten minutes before your report time get your bus  and go out and do your run  always try to be early they don’t like minute men

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great customer service experience, something new every day

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Staying on schedule, dealing with unforeseen situations in a timely professional matter! Dealing with angry upset passengers, working closely with the police, EMS, and fire departments.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
 fast paced, must work in a team setting, tracks are very dangerous and the tunnels are dark and full of debris 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lost child or sick passenger. An unauthorized person on the tracks. Police activity, fire on the tracks. Unruly passenger, equipment problems.

Senior abuse junior, steal your food and other things, better lock your locker always. bully you, better open camera recording even only voice. They also steal your overtime. Supervisor also abuse you before you calling union, other coworkers keep silent, keep your proof to protect yourself. Be smart be alarmed, many accidents could be prevented, especially you couldn't trust those coworkers. Some managements are very bad because the superintendent didn't know the work, it's also the hardest part of the job, unsafe and stressful. You are lucky if your boss is professional. Culture is mixed, so please remember to learn good.  The most enjoyable thing is going home safely.

 One of the biggest regrets that I had, if any, is working for MTA NYCT, after I graduated.
If you newly graduate from college, do not work there. After a while, you just couldn't go anywhere else. This place will destroy your confidence, your worst could be brought and higher management is not trust worthy
 If you have already worked in private industry for many years and you would like to take it easy, take care of family, then it's okay to stay there till retire. 
if you are young students, and you are eager to grow, do not make same mistake as I did. You will regret eventually. 


What is the best part of working at the company?
Great company ,best in the whole wide world because you can move from departments to departments and a powerful union.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
If you boss is miserable and he or she does not know the job at hand.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very friendly and helpful.The environment is friendly from the moment your got to work.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Clock in , starting time got my work assignment,got my tools and began to work.Repaired cranes for example or what ever assignment you have.

It can be a difficult and taxing job. You are expected most importantly to pull your cans. Some supervisors can be nice while others can be stern and want you to do everything that's on the schedule which in of itself can be unrealistic because what a transit Cleaner is taught. Also, during orientation you're taught that you yourself are the face of the MTA because when you wear the uniform and say a train is late a customer will look at you but always keep in mind the rules and regulations. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Stability, Teamwork, Customer Care 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Citywide Red Alerts, inclimate weather,

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Structured, Standardized Operations 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Smooth transitional Shifts , early report times, Busy morning pull outs for service fluid operations, with safety at the forefront, satisfying sense of accomplishment at the end of the shift

What is the best part of working at the company?
Schedule Flexibility,good benefits,job security,excellent pay.


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with pedestrian, bicyclist and cab drivers

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very nice environment,expose to many different cultures. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Day is different from anyone else, the  more seniority you have the better your day can be

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