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New York City Transit (NYC) is an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York. It brought an era of growth and prosperity for New York City. The city's reliance on its underground rapid transit system is great. NYC Transit keeps New York City moving 24 hours per day and night through underground tunnels in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. NYC Transit's buses run in all five boroughs, operate 190 local, 30 express and 17 SBS routes that account for 80 percent of the surface mass transportation of the city. NYC Transit also administers paratransit service across New York City to provide transportation for people with disabilities. MetroCard, the MTA's automated fare collection medium, is accepted on all New York City Transit subway stations and on its buses. NYC Transit's main projects are new subway cars and a state-of-the-art communication-based signal system to replace the old signal system.

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Multiple locations
Rail Transportation Companies, Truck Transportation Companies
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Departments

What departments New York City Transit employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation28.7%
Management - Other14.9%
Bus Drivers10.1%
Engineers9.2%
Computer / IT7.5%
Construction6.6%
Maintenance / Repair6.2%
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Team

Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do New York City Transit employees have before joining?
Years of experience at New York City Transit: Newcomers: 32%, Experiencers: 17%, Experts: 22%, Veterans: 29%. New York City Transit employees have less than 3 years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did New York City Transit employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before New York City Transit: AT&T, JPMorgan Chase & Co., MTA Bus. Typical New York City Transit employees have worked at AT&T.
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AT&T
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
MTA Bus

Professional Growth

What industries did New York City Transit employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of New York City Transit: Colleges / Universities, Specialty Trade Construction Companies, Niche Education, Electrical & Wiring Installation Companies, Truck Transportation Companies. New York City Transit employees most likely come from a Colleges / Universities industry background.
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Where did New York City Transit employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at New York City Transit: Small: 36%, Medium: 13%, Large: 51%. Most New York City Transit employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at New York City Transit study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at New York City Transit study?
City University of New York City College
CUNY New York City College of Technology
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at New York City Transit?
Time employed at New York City Transit: <1: 5%, 1-3: 23%, 4-8: 29%, 9-13: 13%, 14-20: 12%, 20+: 18%. Most New York City Transit employees stay with the company for 4-8 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does New York City Transit rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at New York City Transit: 78.7% Male and 21.3% Female. Age ratio at New York City Transit: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 37%, 31-40: 33%, 41-50: 13%, 51-60: 13%, 60+: 4%. New York City Transit rates - 28.7% less female than the industry average. Most New York City Transit employees are 21-30, which is below the industry median age range.
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Professional Growth

What are the top roles at New York City Transit?
Top roles of New York City Transit: Bus Operator, Staff Analyst, Project Manager, Superintendent, Conductor. The top role at New York City Transit is Bus Operator.
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Bus Operator
Staff Analyst
Project Manager
Superintendent
Conductor

Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does New York City Transit rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at New York City Transit: medium. New York City Transit ranks medium for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do New York City Transit employees go on to work at?
Future employers of New York City Transit: Long Island Rail Road, Metro, MTA Bus, MTA, Inc., New York Police Department. People who work at New York City Transit most typically go on to work for the Long Island Rail Road.
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Long Island Rail Road
Metro
MTA Bus
MTA, Inc.
New York Police Department