I'm going to make this as short as I can. First, I appreciate you guys. If it weren't for your contributions, we'd all be a lot less educated with the real happenings out there. If anyone can help me out here, please, I implore you that I encourage and need your input.
I just received an invitation to test with NJT in December for locomotive engineer. For those of you who not familiar with NJT testing, here are the general requirements as they were printed on the invitation.
1. Ability to read and comprehend technical written material such as, operator manuals, bulletin orders, air brake and train handling rules and instructional manuals, electrical operations instruction manuals and operating rule books.
2. Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
3. Knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as, the theory of operation and terminology of engines and engine components, gears and the basic principles of pneumatics.
4. Knowledge of theory and terminology of basic electrical principles such as magnetism, electromagnetism, simple DC circuits, relays, switches, transformers and circuit breakers. This item is desired but not critical.
5. Ability to read and understand technical drawings such as diagrams, simple schematics and flow charts.
6. Ability to receive and process complex information.
7. Ability to commit large amounts of information to memory.
8. Ability to accurately perform multiple and sometimes unrelated tasks at the same time.
My questions are:
1. Can anyone give details of their experience interviewing with NJT either for the engineer function or another job?
2. What should I wear to the interview? Since this is not a freight operation, are jeans with a dress shirt still acceptable?
3. I come from an extensive technology background but I'm not really much of a heavy mechanic or experienced electrical engineer. Is there anyway I can study for these topics above to grasp basic principles and knowledge? And if so, with what materials?
4. Does anyone know how long it takes to get hired if selected and placed into the 18 month training program?
5. If you have any other suggestions, man I sure would appreciate them.
Thanks guys.
I just received an invitation to test with NJT in December for locomotive engineer. For those of you who not familiar with NJT testing, here are the general requirements as they were printed on the invitation.
1. Ability to read and comprehend technical written material such as, operator manuals, bulletin orders, air brake and train handling rules and instructional manuals, electrical operations instruction manuals and operating rule books.
2. Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
3. Knowledge of basic mechanical principles such as, the theory of operation and terminology of engines and engine components, gears and the basic principles of pneumatics.
4. Knowledge of theory and terminology of basic electrical principles such as magnetism, electromagnetism, simple DC circuits, relays, switches, transformers and circuit breakers. This item is desired but not critical.
5. Ability to read and understand technical drawings such as diagrams, simple schematics and flow charts.
6. Ability to receive and process complex information.
7. Ability to commit large amounts of information to memory.
8. Ability to accurately perform multiple and sometimes unrelated tasks at the same time.
My questions are:
1. Can anyone give details of their experience interviewing with NJT either for the engineer function or another job?
2. What should I wear to the interview? Since this is not a freight operation, are jeans with a dress shirt still acceptable?
3. I come from an extensive technology background but I'm not really much of a heavy mechanic or experienced electrical engineer. Is there anyway I can study for these topics above to grasp basic principles and knowledge? And if so, with what materials?
4. Does anyone know how long it takes to get hired if selected and placed into the 18 month training program?
5. If you have any other suggestions, man I sure would appreciate them.
Thanks guys.
