I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Bart (Oakland, CA) in Apr 2013
Interview
Took 5 months. Submitted App. Called for test, bear in mind an average of 3000 people apply when opening is posted. Passed test, a month later the personality test, then a panel interview where they ask simple questions (Union and Management) month later the Agility test (as long as you can step over 3rd rail cover, you'll pass....some big/heavy people work there) whole process took 5 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe an emergency situation you have been in and what were your actions