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MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

Updated May 1, 2025
This page contains information about MTA Exams and other job opportunities.

Vacancies open to current eligible employees

The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to current eligible employees only. If you are interested, review the job description for qualification requirements and for instructions on how to submit an application.

Vacancies open to the public

The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to the public. If you are interested, review the job description for qualification requirements and for instructions on how to submit an application.

  • Mechanical Maintainer - Group C (Facility/Building Maintainer): Job Description

The MTA is also hiring for many more positions in the skilled trades. Review job opportunities in the skilled trades for more information and to submit an application.


 

Open Competitive and Promotional Opportunities

Please read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application

Bus Operator (MaBSTOA)

  • Exam number: 5110
  • Agency: MAB (Upper Manhattan and the Bronx)
  • Application period: 05/01/2025 - 05/31/2025
  • See the Notice of Examination
  • Please submit one application for the agency of your preference MAB or MTB. By 05/31/2025, You must possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License or a Learner's permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License, valid in the State of New York. For more details, please read the Notice of Examination.
  • Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

Bus Operator (MTA Bus) 

  • Exam number: 5310
  • Agency: MTB (Express Bus in Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn & Select Bus Service routes in Queens) 
  • Application period: 05/01/2025 - 05/31/2025
  • See the Notice of Examination
  • Please submit one application for the agency of your preference MAB or MTB. By 05/31/2025, you must possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License or a Learner's permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License, valid in the State of New York. For more details, please read the Notice of Examination.
  • Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

Electronic Equipment Maintainer - Open Competitive

Promotion to Heating & Air Conditioning Maintainer

Promotion to Structure Maintainer - Group A

Promotion to Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer

Promotion to Maintainer's Helper - Group B

Heating and Air Conditioning Maintainer - Open Competitive

Structure Maintainer's - Group A (Carpentry) - Open Competitive

Structure Maintainer's - Group E (Plumber) - Open Competitive

Ventilation & Drainage Maintainer - Open Competitive

Maintainer's Helper - Group B - Open Competitive

Promotion to Bus Maintainer's - Group A

Upcoming exam schedule

Agency

Exam Number

Exam Title

Exam Type

Application Period

MAB & MTB

Multiple

Bus Operator

Open Competitive

04/01/2025-06/30/2025

NYT

5625

Track Equipment Maintainer (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Open Competitive

06/01/2025-07/15/2025

NYT

5627

Bus Maintainer - Group A (Auto Body Technician)

Open Competitive

06/01/2025-07/15/2025

NYT

5701

Maintenance Supervisor (Power Electronics)

Promotion

Postponed

BTA

5713

Bridge and Tunnel Sergeant

Promotion

Postponed

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

More helpful links and resources

Equal Opportunity Employment Policies
Skilled trades positions
Answer keys for MTA exams
Forms and Instructions
Notice of Examination archive

Contact the Exams Unit

General Exams related questions

​Exams Make-Ups requests

Special Accommodations requests 

​Protest information

Employment Operation related questions

Rescheduling your pre-employment appointment