MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

Open Competitive and Promotional Opportunities

Please read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application

Line Supervisor (Surface)

• Exam number: 6111
• Agency: MAB
• Application period: 02/01/2026 - 03/15/2026
• See the Notice of Examination
• APPLY

Bus Maintenance Supervisor (Auto Mechanic Supervisor)

• Exam number: 6311
• Agency: MTB
• Application period: 02/01/2026 - 03/15/2026
• See the Notice of Examination
• APPLY

Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechanic)

• Exam number: 6616
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 03/01/2026 - 04/15/2026
• APPLY (New application system - OASys)

Promotion to Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechanic)

• Exam number: 6715
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 03/01/2026 - 03/31/2026
• APPLY (New application system - OASys)

Bus Operator (MaBSTOA)

• Exam number: 6121
• Agency: MAB
• Application period: 03/04/2026 - until filled
• See the Job Description
• Important note: MaBSTOA is hiring Bus Operators. CDL License or permit required. Please read the Job Description for details.
• Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority, known as MaBSTOA, work out of seven depots to provide bus service throughout Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. You are entitled to benefits and union representation, but this is not a civil service title. MaBSTOA exams do not follow the rules set forth by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

Bus Operator (MTA Bus)

• Exam number: 6321
• Agency: MTB
• Application period: 03/04/2026 - until filled
• See the Job Description
• Important note: MTA Bus is hiring Bus Operators. CDL License or permit required. Please read the Job Description for details.
• MTA Bus Company operates 44 local routes in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, 43 express bus routes between Manhattan, Bronx, and Brooklyn, and 3 Select Bus Service routes in Queens. You are entitled to benefits and union representation, but this is not a civil service title. MTA Bus Company exams do not follow the rules set forth by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS).

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 instructions on how to submit an application.

• Bus Mechanic's Helper (C/Maintainer's Helper): Job Description
• Plant & Equipment Maintainer (Electrical): Job Description
• Plant & Equipment Maintainer (Masonry): Job Description
• Plant & Equipment Maintainer (Plumbing): 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.