Standard Application at a glance
What it is: Standard Application of New Jersey Transit: personal data, employment interests and applicant history.
Who signs: The checkbox and the printed name act as your signature.
A filled-in Standard Application example: an applicant fills out the personal data

How to fill out Standard Application, box by box
Personal data

Type or print legibly in ink; misrepresentation may result in removal.
Under NAME, for the purpose of background check use your legal name.
Under NAME enter your (First) name and MI; under ADDRESS enter the (Number), (Street) and (Apartment Number / Suite); do not use a P.O. Box.
Enter your CITY, STATE and ZIP CODE, your FULL E-MAIL ADDRESS, and your PRIMARY PHONE NO. and SECONDARY PHONE NO.
Work in the United States and NJ Transit

If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. Are you legally able to work in the United States? Yes No.
Have you ever been employed by NJ Transit? Yes No. Position Held and When.
Were you referred by an NJ Transit employee? Yes No. If yes, please provide the name of the employee and email address.
Do you have any relatives working for NJ Transit? Yes No. If YES, please complete this section with the NAME, RELATIONSHIP, JOB TITLE and LOCATION.
Relatives will not be employed under direct supervision of one another nor will they be placed in the same department if, in NJ Transit's opinion, this could result in potential conflicts of interest.
Educational record
Employment interests

Under ARE YOU WILLING TO WORK? (Fill in all that apply), mark Full-time, Part-time, Evenings or Weekends; enter the DATE AVAILABLE and the MINIMUM SALARY ACCEPTABLE, then mark Annually or Hourly.
Under JOB POSITIONS, indicate each position that you are applying for by checking the appropriate box next to that position.
After filling in one or more jobs/positions in JOB POSITIONS that you are interested in, pick your first choice and insert the three digit number next to the job position into the Choice #1 box. Repeat for your second and third choices.
Skills and experiences

Under SKILLS & EXPERIENCES, indicate each skill and experience by checking the appropriate box next to that skill or experience.
Under What led you to apply to NJ Transit?, mark Ad, Agency, Job Fair, Walk-in, Employee, Internet or Other, and specify it on the line: Please specify the Ad, Agency, Job Fair, Walk-in, Employee, Internet, Other.
Applicant history

Complete for the past five years, starting with current or most recent verifiable employment. All dates and information contained in this section must be complete and accurate.
For each employer, enter the FROM DATE and the TO DATE as MONTH and YEAR, the Employer's Name, Employer's Address, Work Hours, City, State and Zip Code, the Job Title, the Name Under Which Employed, the Job Duties and Responsibilities, the Supervisor's Name, Supervisor's Title and Supervisor's Phone No., and the Reason For Leaving.
Driver's license information
Certification and signature

The checkbox and the printed name act as your signature.
Enter the DATE as MONTH, DAY and YEAR.
You certify that the statements are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith.
If you provide any misleading or incorrect information during the employment process it may render this application void and result in your immediate termination if the misleading or incorrect nature of the information is discovered if and after you are employed.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment process that includes a comprehensive background check, including criminal history and driving record check, and an employment physical (If Required) that may include a test to determine the presence of drugs and/or alcohol in your body.
Sources
[1] Standard Application (EEMv09252018), New Jersey Transit (the Official source link on this page).


