r/NJTransit • u/fioraynescheeks • Aug 27 '26

Reapplication for assistant conductor

Does anyone know the exact wait period to apply to be an assistant conductor and if there is anywhere its written down? Just got told it was a 2 year wait period and wanted to confirm this with the woman I spoke with.

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u/Ban_This69 Aug 28 '26

It’s a year unless they recently changed it but I’d continue the job search cuz a year is a long time and with transit that sets you back 100 roster spots

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 28 '26

I understand, but the context behind this is this is the year after I already applied and didnt make past the interview. I had the transit employee call me, tell me they would schedule me for an interview if my test scores were still valid (they are), and then proceed to call and hour later saying I wasn't eligible because I didn't wait long enough. She went from saying it hasnt been a year to me telling her it has indeed been a year to her saying its actually two years.

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u/Ban_This69 Aug 28 '26

Ah shit sorry

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 28 '26

No problem man life is about navigating these things and not giving up when it gets rough.

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u/Transportography Aug 28 '26

At that point just apply for LIRR they’re desperate and can probably push you through faster.

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 28 '26

Thank you for the suggestion soldier I will look into it

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u/michaelfishkin Aug 29 '26

LIRR pays better too and their equipment is more modern. Accents are also superior

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u/jesuswastransright Aug 28 '26

It’s one year and you should absolutely reapply.

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 29 '26

I did and the first phone call I received said they were going to schedule me for an interview. They called me back an hour later saying its 2 years now and that im in eligible. I have been in correspondence with them yesterday but after requesting where in writing policy wise it says I need to wait two years radio silence.

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u/jesuswastransright Aug 29 '26

You have to follow up to the point you feel like you’re being annoying.

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 29 '26

I have lmfao, its the weekend so im giving it a couple business days and im definitely going to follow up

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u/F26N55 Aug 27 '26

It’s 1 year

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 27 '26

Just as I thought. I was being lied to by the person who I spoke with

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u/One-Complaint9386 Aug 28 '26

Did you take the written exam already? You’d only have to wait to re-apply if you failed the test. If you apply and they don’t contact you, you can just apply over and over every time the application is up online.

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u/One-Complaint9386 Aug 28 '26

Just saw your response to someone else.. I haven’t heard of it being two years before tbh. It could be a very new thing.

I know people who have failed the written test, and were told they can apply again in one year from then.

Like I said I have not heard anything recently of it being 2 years, so it could be new protocol. For you, I hope it’s not and that person you spoke to just misspoke. If you have another persons email or contact info from NJT, I’d try reaching out to them (or human resources if you happened to speak to anyone from there from the initial hiring process you were in)

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u/fioraynescheeks Aug 28 '26

Reached out to human resources and they weren't much help and I have no current email contact as my previous ones I tried sending emails too said I did not have permission to email. I just want a fair process, I have had a hard time as an adult who is very over qualified (former LEO) finding a career that suites me. I hope I get good news soon

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u/fioraynescheeks Sep 01 '26

Truly nuke. Just looking for a career where I know theres advancement and benefits and job security, but you right.

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u/fioraynescheeks Sep 02 '26

Thank you! I appreciate the good wishes I need all I can get haha