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Notice of Examination
Transit Electrical Helper, Exam No. 1601
Application Deadline:
Types of Tests:
March 23, 2021
Education and Experience Test
and Multiple-Choice Test
Application Fee:
Test Date:
$68.00
Multiple-choice testing is
expected to begin on July 6, 2021
JOB DESCRIPTION
Pursuant to Section 61(1) of the New York Civil Service Law, the eligible list resulting from this
examination may also be used to fill vacancies in the title of Signal Maintainer Trainee. Eligible
candidates accepting or declining appointment either as a Transit Electrical Helper or as a
Signal Maintainer Trainee will have their names removed from the eligible list.
Transit Electrical Helpers, under direct supervision, assist maintainers and supervisors in the
installation, maintenance, testing and repair of electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment
in various MTA New York City Transit departments. Transit Electrical Helpers operate motor vehicles
to and f rom work assignments; keep records and write reports; perform related work. Under direct
supervision, Transit Electrical Helpers perf orm the duties indicated below in the f ollowing areas:
1. In Signal Maintenance, they assist Signal Maintainers and Maintenance Supervisors (Signals),
with their work on railroad signal apparatuses, including signals, automatic train stops,
electronic control systems, track circuit equipment, compressors, interlocking machines, and
related apparatuses; and work with some materials containing asbestos.
2. In Lighting Maintenance, they assist Light Maintainers and Maintenance Supervisors (Lighting)
in the maintenance, installation, inspection, testing, alteration and repair of lighting and related
equipment.
3. In Electronic Equipment Maintenance, they assist Electronic Equipment Maintainers and
Maintenance Supervisors (Electronic Equipment) with their work on electronic communication
equipment, closed circuit televisions, control systems and equipment.
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4. In Elevator and Escalator Maintenance, they assist Elevator and Escalator Maintainers and
Maintenance Supervisors (Elevators and Escalators) with their work on elevators, escalators,
electrically operated drawbridges and all related electrical and mechanical equipment.
5. In Ventilation and Drainage Maintenance, they assist Ventilation and Drainage Maintainers
and Maintenance Supervisors (Ventilation and Drainage) in the maintenance and repair of
ventilation and drainage systems, including fans, blowers, compressors, pumps, sewage
ejectors and related equipment.
6. In Power Distribution (Third Rail) Maintenance, they assist Power Distribution Maintainers and
Maintenance Supervisors (Power Distribution) with their work on contract rail power
distribution systems, including positive and negative cables, rail connections, circuit breakers
and related equipment.
7. In Electrical Power Maintenance, they assist Power Maintainers – Group B, Power Cable
Maintainers and Maintenance Supervisors (Electrical Power) in the maintenance and repair of
mercury arc and silicon rectif iers, rotary converters, high tension switch gear, automatic relay
panels and circuits, power, telephone and fiber optics cables, and auxiliary equipment and
accessories; and work with materials containing asbestos, mercury and lead.
8. In Telephone Maintenance, they assist Telephone Maintainers and Maintenance Supervisors
(Telephones) with their work on telephones, intercom systems, emergency alarms, fire alarms,
cables, electronic and other communications systems and materials containing asbestos.
Signal Maintainer Trainees, under close supervision, receive a course of training both in the
classroom and on the job, leading to qualif ication and competency as a Signal Maintainer in the
installation, maintenance and repair of electrical and electronic equipment in the Maintenance of Way
Division of the Department of Subways of MTA New York City Transit.
Some of the environmental conditions experienced and physical activities perf ormed by Transit
Electrical Helpers and Signal Maintainer Trainees are: climbing and descending ladders and stair
ways; walking on and between catwalks and roadbeds; hearing audible signals such as alarms bells,
train whistles and horns; working in confined areas; lifting and carrying heavy material and equipment;
observing colored light signals in tunnels, on elevated tracks, and on open-cut road beds;
dif f erentiating color-coded wires, and working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Transit Electrical Helpers in Electrical Power Maintenance may work in the presence of inf ectious
and biological waste.
Special Working Conditions: Transit Electrical Helpers and Signal Maintainer Trainees may be
required to work various shif ts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
(This brief description does not include all of the duties of this position.)
SALARY AND BENEFITS
1. The current minimum salary for Transit Electrical Helpers working in Electrical Power
Maintenance is $22.89 per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $32.71 per hour in the sixth
year of service.
2. The current minimum salary f or Transit Electrical Helpers working in other subdivisions is $22. 38
per hour for a 40-hour week increasing to $31.98 per hour in the sixth year of service.
3. The current minimum salary f or Signal Maintainer Trainee is $23.66 per hour f or a 40-hour week.
Upon advancement to the title of Signal Maintainer, the salary is expected to increase to $39.47
per hour for a 40-hour week (based on the current minimum salary).
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SALARY AND BENEFITS (Continued)
These rates are subject to change. The benef its of these positions include, but are not limited to, night
and weekend differentials, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, a comprehensive medical plan and
a pension plan.
HOW TO QUALIFY
Experience Requirements must be met by the last day of the Application period. Education
Requirements must be met by June 30, 2021:
1. Two years of f ull-time satisf actory experience as a helper in the electrical, electronic, or
electromechanical f ields in the maintenance, repair, testing, construction or installation of
electrical equipment; or
2. Graduation f rom a trade school or technical school, with a major course of study in electrical,
electronic, or electro-mechanical technology, or a closely related f ield, totaling 600 hours; or
3. Graduation f rom a vocational high school with a major course of study in electrical, electronic,
or electro-mechanical technology, or a closely related field; or
4. An Associate degree or higher degree in electrical, electronic, or electro-mechanical technology
or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
The vocational high school, technical school, or trade school must be approved by a State’s
Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. The college or university must be
accredited by regional, national, prof essional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies
by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and by the Council f or Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Qualif ying part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis.
You are responsible f or determining whether you meet the qualif ication requirements for this
examination prior to submitting the Application. If you are marked “Not Qualif ied,” your Application f ee
will not be refunded and you will not receive a score.
Foreign Education Fact Sheet (required only if you need credit for your foreign education for
this examination): If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign
education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. The
services that are approved to make this evaluation, as well as instructions on how to submit this
evaluation are listed in the Foreign Education Fact Sheet, which will be attached to this Notice of
Examination during the application period. When you contact the evaluation service, ask f or a
“document-by-document” (general) evaluation of your f oreign education. Your f oreign education
evaluation must be submitted directly to NYC Transit’s Examinations Unit by the service completing
the evaluation. Foreign education evaluations received directly f rom applicants will not be accepted.
You may also visit http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/forms_instructions.htm to access the Foreign Education
Fact Sheet on our website.
Note: If you have earned a higher-level degree in the United States that supersedes the level and type
of education required to meet the qualif ication requirements, you do not need to submit a f oreign
education evaluation. However, you must indicate that you have completed the higher-level degree in
the United States; proof of acceptance into an academic program or school is not sufficient to
determine satisf actory equivalency.
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REQUIREMENTS TO BE APPOINTED
Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment, you must have a motor vehicle driver’s
license valid in the State of New York with no disqualif ying restrictions that would preclude the
perf ormance of the duties of this title. If you have serious moving violations, a license suspension or
an accident record, you may be disqualif ied. This license must be maintained f or the duration of your
employment in the title.
Drug Screening Requirement:
You must pass a drug screening in order to be appointed, and if
appointed, you will be subject to random drug and alcohol tests f or the duration of your employment.
Additionally, if you have tested positive on a drug or alcohol test or had a ref usal to test during pre-
employment or while employed by a Federal DOT-regulated employer during the applicable period,
you must have completed the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluation, ref erral and
education/treatment process required by f ederal law in order to be appointed to this saf ety-sensitive
position.
Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the positions of Transit Electrical
Helper and Signal Maintainer Trainee. You will be examined to determine whether you can perf orm
the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be
provided f or a person with a disability to enable him or her to perform the essential functions of the
job.
Residency: New York City residency is not required for this position.
English Requirement: You must be able to understand and be understood in English to perform the
duties and responsibilities of the position.
Proof of Identity: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove
your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with MTA
New York City Transit.
Qualifying Safety Proficiency Assessment: If you pass the education and experience and multiple-
choice tests, you will be scheduled to take the qualif ying saf ety proficiency assessment as vacancies
occur. However, based on the projected number of vacancies, it is possible that not all candidates who
pass the education and experience and multiple-choice tests will be scheduled f or the qualif ying safety
proficiency assessment. A score of 70% is required to pass the qualif ying saf ety prof iciency
assessment. In this qualif ying saf ety proficiency assessment, you will be required to demonstrate the
following abilities:
• Oral Comprehension—The ability to understand spoken English words and sentences.
• Oral Expression—The ability to use English words or sentences in speaking so others will
understand.
HOW TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION
During the application period, you may apply online f or this examination (see the Online Applications
sub-section below). Or, if you are unable to apply online, you may obtain an electronic copy of the
mail-in application package f or this examination by emailing a request to examsunit@nyct.com
during
the application period. The MTA Exam Inf ormation Center, located in the lobby of 180 Livingston
Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, is currently closed. If you believe you have a special circumstance (e.g.,
a disability, military duty) that prevents you f rom applying as instructed below, please refer to the
Special Circumstances Guide referenced in the “Special Arrangements” section below.
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HOW TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
You must submit an application during the application period, and applications will not be accepted in
person. Applicants who apply online and wish to request a Fee Waiver must only complete the Online
Applications Steps 1 through 4 below.
Online Applications:
1. If you are not an active MTA employee, apply using www.mymta.inf o/exams
by the last day of
the application period (Active MTA employees can apply using the “BSC” employee portal at
www.mymta.inf o). Note: The application system may not f unction properly with mobile devices
or tablets. For best results when applying, please use Internet Explorer, open a new window,
and avoid having multiple tabs open in the same window.
2. To apply, log into your existing account, or create an account if you do not yet have one.
3. Follow the steps to submit an application.
4. A confirmation number will appear on the same page af ter submitting your application (save this
number for f uture ref erence).
IMPORTANT: If you are requesting a f ee waiver, you should not complete Steps 5, 6, or 7 below.
Instead, by Tuesday, April 6, 2021 you must submit documentation supporting your fee waiver
request by mail to Transit Electrical Helper, Exam No. 1601, MTA NYC Transit, 180 Livingston
Street, Room 4070, Brooklyn, NY 11201. You must include your f ull name, last 4 digits of your
Social Security Number (SSN), your Applicant ID Number (if known), your online application
conf irmation number, and the exam title and number with your request. For fee waiver request
documentation requirements, please refer to the Fee Waiver Request Guide, which is accessible
online at
http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/forms_instructions.htm and will be attached to this Notice of
Examination during the application period.
5. Below the confirmation number, a Pay Examination Fee button will appear for you to click to
open the payment page.
6. A major credit card or a bank card associated with a bank account must be used when paying
the application f ee, and this fee will appear on your credit or bank card statement as “MTA NYCT
Exam Fee.” Note: Disputing the application fee could result in removal f rom this examination,
and it might af f ect your ability to apply online f or any f uture examinations.
7. You will be sent a conf irmation email af ter you submit payment for the application f ee (Save this
email f or future reference).
Note: If you have trouble paying the application f ee after submitting your online application, please
visit http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/forms_instructions.htm to access the Online Payment Tutorial.
IMPORTANT: Your application submission conf irms that you have read this Notice of Examination,
including any dates and the requirements.
Application Fee: This f ee is generally not refundable. Under special circumstances, you may be
entitled to a ref und. Please ref er to the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (“DCAS”)
General Exam Regulations’ E.3.4 to determine if you are entitled to a ref und. Please visit
http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/forms_instructions.htm to access the DCAS General Exam Regulations
online. Application fee ref und requests, along with any relevant supporting documentation, should be
emailed to examsmakeups@nyct.com
or mailed to the address in the “Correspondence” section
below.
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ADMISSION LETTER OR NOTICE OF PROPOSED DISQUALIFICATION
An Admission Letter or a Notice of Proposed Disqualification will be mailed to you about 10 days
bef ore the date on which multiple-choice testing is expected to begin. If you do not receive an
Admission Letter at least 4 days before this date, you must email a request for a duplicate Admission
Letter to examsunit@nyct.com
. A paper copy of the Admission Letter is your ticket f or admission to
the test.
Applicants must keep their mailing address up to date. Please ref er to the “Correspondence” section
below for instructions on how to update your address and other contact inf ormation.
THE TEST
This examination consists of a competitive education and experience test and a qualif ying multiple-
choice test. Your score on the competitive education and experience test, which you will submit with
your application, will be used to determine your place on the eligible list. You will receive a score of
70% on the competitive education and experience test f or meeting the education and experience
requirements listed in the “How to Qualif y” section above. A score of at least 70% is required to pass
the competitive education and experience test and the qualif ying multiple-choice test.
If you achieve a passing score on the competitive education and experience test, you will be scheduled
to take the qualif ying multiple-choice test. You will be assigned to a test date and location, and you
cannot request that your scheduled test date or location be changed unless you meet the conditions
in the “Special Arrangements” section below.
To receive additional points on the competitive education and experience test, you must have
supplemental experience performing at least one of the tasks shown below. This experience must be
in addition to the experience requirement listed in the “How to Qualify” section above.
1. Assisting Maintainers and supervisory employees in the installation, maintenance, testing and
repair of electrical, electro-mechanical and electronic equipment
2. Inspecting components, parts and equipment, f or cleanliness, damage, and defects to ensure
proper f unctioning and compliance with standards or regulations
3. Examining electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation
4. Utilizing electrical theory to detect equipment malf unctions
If you have supplemental full-time experience of: Your score will be:
One year to two years and eleven months 80
Three years to four years and eleven months 90
Five or more years 100
Veterans’ or Disabled Veterans’ Credit will be granted only to eligible passing candidates who request
that they be applied. Veterans’ or Disabled Veterans’ Credit should be requested at the time of
application but must be requested bef ore the date the eligible list is established. Claims for Veterans’
or Disabled Veterans’ Credit cannot be made once the eligible list is established.
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THE TEST (Continued)
The qualif ying multiple-choice test may include questions that require the use of any of the f ollowing
abilities:
Written Comprehension – The ability to understand written sentences or paragraphs. Example:
Understanding written bulletins released by MTA New York City Transit.
Written Expression – The ability to use English words or sentences in writing so others will
understand. Example: Writing incident reports regarding unusual occurrences.
Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specif ic problems to come up with logical
answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. Example: Applying MTA New York City
Transit rules and regulations to situations to determine the appropriate action that must be taken.
Information Ordering – The ability to f ollow correctly a rule or set of rules to arrange things or actions
in a certain order. The rule or sets of rules used must be given. The things or actions to be put in order
can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical
operations. Example: Following a step-by-step procedure to connect a cable to the third rail f or power.
Number Facility – The ability involving the degree to which adding, subtracting, multiplying, and
dividing can be done quickly and correctly. Example: Perf orming mathematical calculations using track
markers to determine the current work location on the track.
TEST ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES
Warning: You are not permitted to enter the test site with cellular phones, smart watches, beepers,
pagers, cameras, portable media players, or other electronic devices. Calculators are permitted;
however, they must be hand-held, battery or solar powered, numeric only. Calculators with f unctions
other than addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are prohibited. Electronic devices with an
alphabetic keyboard or with word processing or data recording capabilities such as planners,
organizers, etc. are prohibited. If you use any of these devices in the building at any time bef ore, during
or after the test, you may not receive your test results, your test score may be nullified, and your
application fee will not be refunded.
Social Distancing and other saf ety protocols, including the wearing of masks, will be required
during the administration of the test. Further details will be provided on your Admission Letter.
You may not have any other person, including children, present with you while you are being
processed f or or taking the test and no one may wait f or you inside of the test site while you are taking
the test.
Required Identification: You are required to bring one (1) form of valid (non-expired) signature
and photo bearing identification to the test site. The name that was used to apply f or the exam
must match the first and last name on the photo ID. A list of acceptable identif ication documents is
provided below. If you do not have an acceptable ID, you may be denied testing. Acceptable forms
of identif ication (bring one) are as follows: State issued driver’s license, State issued identification
card, US Government issued Passport, US Government issued Military Identification Card, US
Government issued Alien Registration Card, IDNYC, Employer ID with photo, or Student ID with photo.
Leaving: You must leave the test site once you f inish the test. If you leave the test site af ter being
f ingerprinted but bef ore f inishing the test, you will not be permitted to re-enter. If you disregard this
instruction and re-enter the test site, you may not receive your test results, your test score may be
nullif ied, and your application fee will not be refunded.
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THE TEST RESULTS
If you pass the competitive education and experience test and the qualif ying multiple-choice test, your
name will be placed in final score order on an eligible list and you will be given a list number. You will
be notif ied by mail of your results. If you meet all requirements and conditions, you will be considered
f or appointment when your name is reached on the eligible list.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Training: You may be required to undergo a formalized training course during your probationary
period. Failure to successfully complete the training course may result in termination.
Probationary Period: The probationary period for Transit Electrical Helper is one year.
Signal Maintainer Trainee Appointment Conditions: Signal Maintainer Trainee is a trainee class of
positions subject to Rule 5.8.1 of Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York, with a
probationary period of 12 months; however, the Trainee service and corresponding probationary
period may be extended to a maximum of 18 months. Upon satisf actory completion of the Trainee
service and corresponding probationary period, permanent employees in this class of positions will
advance, without f urther examination, to the title of Signal Maintainer.
Selective Certification for Education, Special Experience and Licensure: If you have the
education, experience or license listed below, you may be considered f or appointment to positions
requiring this education, experience or licensure through a process called Selective Certification. If
you meet the qualif ication requirements in the “How to Qualif y” section and have a qualif ying degree
and experience, as listed below, f ollow the instructions given to you on the day of the multiple-choice
test to indicate your interest in such Selective Certif ication(s). Your education, experience and/or
licensure will be verif ied by MTA New York City Transit at the time of consideration f or appointment.
1. Selective Certification for Education or Experience in the Mass Transportation Industry
(MTI): You must meet the conditions in “A” or “B” below.
A. Education: When meeting the education requirements in the “How to Qualif y” section
above, you must have attended a specialized program that f ocused on electrical, electronic,
or electro-mechanical technology in the mass transportation industry; or
B. Experience: When meeting the experience requirements in the “How to Qualify” section
above, you must have worked as a helper perf orming repairs or maintenance on electrical,
electronic or electro-mechanical equipment in the mass transportation industry.
2. Selective Certification for Commercial Driver License (CDL): If you qualif y f or this Selective
Certification, you may be given preferred consideration f or such positions in Electrical Power
Maintenance. To qualif y f or this Selective Certification, you will be required to possess at the
time of appointment either:
A. A Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with endorsement f or
hazardous materials and no disqualifying restrictions; or
B. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and Learner’s Permit f or a
Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York.
If you qualify under “2B” above, you will be appointed subject to receipt of a Class B Commercial Driver
License valid in the State of New York with an endorsement f or hazardous materials within six months
of appointment. For all appointments through Selective Certif ication, the Class B Commercial Driver
License valid in the State of New York with an endorsement f or hazardous materials and no
disqualifying restrictions must be maintained f or the duration of employment in the Electrical Power
Maintenance Group. If you have serious moving violations, license suspension or an accident record
you may be disqualif ied.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Continued)
Commercial Motor Vehicle Driving Experience in the Military or New York National Guard: If
you are an active member or former member (discharged in the past year) of the military or New York
National Guard and have experience driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle in the military or New York
National Guard, you may be eligible f or a waiver of the New York State commercial driving skills test
through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. If you believe that you may be eligible for
this waiver, you must apply f or the waiver through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
The above Selective Certif ication requirements may be met at any time during the duration of the list.
If you meet this requirement at some f uture date, please submit a request by mail to the address in
the correspondence section below. Please include the examination title and number, your social
security number, and the Selective Certif ication you are requesting in your correspondence.
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Special Test Accommodations: If you plan to request an alternate test date due to your religious
observance or special testing accommodations due to disability, please follow the instructions included
in the Special Circumstances Guide, which is accessible online at
http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/forms_instructions.htm and will be attached to this Notice of Examination
during the application period. An alternate test date due to religious observance must be requested
no later than 15 days prior to the first scheduled test date. Special testing accommodations due to
disability must be requested no later than 30 days prior to the f irst scheduled test date.
Make-Up Tests: You may apply f or a make-up test if you cannot take the qualif ying multiple-choice
test as scheduled f or any of the f ollowing reasons:
1. Compulsory attendance bef ore a public body; or
2. On-the-job injury or illness caused by municipal employment where you are an officer or
employee of the City; or
3. Absence f rom the test within one week af ter the death of a spouse, domestic partner, parent,
sibling, child, or child of a domestic partner where you are an of ficer or employee of the City; or
4. Absence due to ordered military duty; or
5. A clear error f or which MTA New York City Transit is responsible; or
6. A temporary disability, pregnancy-related, or child-birth related condition preventing you f rom
taking the test.
To request a make-up test, submit your request with documentation of the special circumstances that
caused you to miss your test (as attachments) by email to examsmakeups@nyct.com
or by mail to
the address in the “Correspondence” section below as soon as possible.
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The General Examination Regulations of the Department of Citywide Administrative Services apply to this examination, are part of
this Notice of Examination, and they are accessible through our website at
http://web.mta.info/nyct/hr/forms_instructions.htm
MTA New York City Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Title Code No. 91724; The Rapid Transit Railroad Service; Group I - Per Diem and Per Hour Positions
Application Period Opened: February 3, 2021
CORRESPONDENCE
Change of Contact Information: It is critical that you keep your contact information (i.e., telephone
number, mailing address and/or email address) current with MTA New York City Transit. You may
miss important information about your exam(s) or consideration for appointment or promotion,
including important inf ormation that may require a response f rom you by a specified deadline, if we do
not have your correct contact inf ormation. To update your contact inf ormation, you may email us at
examsunit@nyct.com
with the subject “Contact Info Update,” or you may mail your request to the
address at the end of this section. Your request must include your f ull name, exam title(s), exam
number(s) and your old and new telephone numbers, mailing and/or email address. MTA employees
must also visit the employee portal at
www.mymta.inf o to update their contact information
through the MTA Business Service Center (BSC).
All other correspondences should be sent to examsunit@nyct.com and must include “Transit Electrical
Helper, Exam No. 1601” in the Subject. Or, you can mail your correspondence to the f ollowing address:
Transit Electrical Helper, Exam No. 1601
MTA New York City Transit
180 Livingston Street, Room 4070
Brooklyn, NY 11201
PENALTY FOR MISREPRESENTATION
Any intentional misrepresentation on the application or examination may result in disqualification, even
af ter appointment, and may result in criminal prosecution.
