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3 minutes ago, coolno9 said:

Are you working as a helper in third rail? You can always take the next exam for maintainer.

No such thing---just a third railman.

I applied for LIRR third rail and I'm in training now (about 1 month)--would I be shooting myself in the foot going into this?  I didn't expect this to happen after waiting so long...not sure what to do.  I don't want to be stuck as a helper for 6 years just to make $30/hr.

Hi all,

I accepted a job with the LIRR because another position I really wanted took to long to hear back.  Now almost a year later, I get a call for a "probable employment" screening for the MTA in NYC job I really wanted.  

Can I switch jobs if I'm still new at my job with the LIRR (on probation for 1 year)?  Will either agencies allow it?

just got an email to come in next week for "probable employment"---what does this mean??  did anyone else get one?

On 10/22/2018 at 6:57 PM, jake3178 said:

It's very simple. Instructor shows you 10 pictures and wants you to answer a safety related question about the scenario in each picture.

My one tip is to make sure to give only one answer, dont get nervous and start listing 2+ possible answers.. decide on a single most important fact and put it in a complete sentence.

Whole thing is over in 5-10 min.

For those asking what was on the SPA test, look at jake3178's answer because it's spot on--they give you pictures and ask you a question about the scenario; seemed like common sense to me and not that specific.  Took about 10 mins.  I gave concise answers and it moved pretty quickly. 

@MaxFever Made the same mistake, it's tomorrow 11/3

Anyone know what we're supposed to wear? Is it a formal interview or we jumping through hoops? lol

Anyone know if points on your license affects if you get hired?  Or am I good once I receive the SPA letter?

@jake3178 Super helpful, much thanks

 @tprashad0719 @coolno9 @GerardL Thanks!

Still in shock they sent the letter so quickly, I guess there are many vacancies?

I'm new to this forum--just wanted to say hello to everyone who's part of this thread and a big thanks to everyone who's given feedback on this entire process.

I got the letter to go in on Sat, 11/2/18, as well.

But--after reading the many threads here and for the previous exams for this position, I still cannot understand what the SPA entails other than what's written in the letter.  Is it more of an interview?  Or a series of tests administered in a group?

@jake3178 I read you took the SPA--could you please share more details?  Much appreciated.