The work itself is inherently dangerous because 40 tons of steel is deadly at any speed. I can do everything right and still get injured because of the negligence of others. The worst part of the job is the danger that comes with it. Every time I enter a station, it's an opportunity for such a tragedy to happen. One of the biggest challenges as a train operator is going to work knowing that today could be the day someone jumps or gets pushed in front of my train. For me to get anything personal done, I have to either go to bed late or wake up earlier.
to midnight, and my commute each way is two and a half hours. My days are very long, and I always have to be on high alert as a train operator Learning how to master the operation of this train gave me a great sense of accomplishment. The R68A requires knowledge of how the braking system works, attention to the movement and feel of the train, and proactive awareness of the environment to make a proper station stop. This model train, especially during that time of year, is one of the most difficult to master because it has the most challenging braking system. One of my proudest moments was successfully operating an R68A model train on wet rails in the middle of autumn It was also stressful because before I could even begin moving a train on the mainline tracks, I had to memorize 30 to 40 train signals that are used to control traffic in the subway system and pass a signal exam. I had no previous knowledge, and all the new information was overwhelming. My first day was exciting because working as a train operator was something new and totally different than any kind of job I had before. Years later, after my job did some downsizing, I decided to take the position with NYCT. The first time my name was called for the position was in 2007, but I didn't want to take the pay cut and ended up declining. After I passed the exam, I was put on a waitlist for a job opening Her logic was that if I was going to have to repay her the fee, I might as well take the exam.
She gave me a choice: either take the exam or repay her $48. She signed me up without my knowledge and paid the $48 testing fee. My mother was adamant that I take the test, but I declined when I realized that my starting pay with NYCT would be a $12,000 pay cut. My mother is a NYCT train operator herself, and she was insistent that I take the exam for it.Īt the time, I was working in IT making good money - about $65,000 per year. I've been a train operator with the New York City Transit Authority, otherwise known as the NYCT, since 2009. The following has been edited for length and clarity. They spoke on condition of anonymity to protect their job, but their employment has been verified by Insider. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a NYC-based train operator. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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