I do, it’s a physical job to be sure but it’s never boring.
for retirement, you have NYCERS where being a city employee, you pay a percentage Out of your check for a pension. The MTA also offers 401/457K plans, although they don’t match your contribution.
pros : lots of downtime during shifts, easy to make OT depending on where you pick, lots of positions to move up to (supervisor , third rail, signals, etc.)
Cons: very Physically demanding, inherently a dangerous job (trips,slip, fall hazards all around you) , lots of health issues to consider (steel dust, creosote, noise from trains, etc).
in all, if you have the strength and will to do it, it’ll be a good first job within the TA