MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

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.

• Bus Mechanic's Helper (C/Maintainer's Helper): 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: 6100
• Agency: Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operating Authority (MaBSTOA)
• Application period: 09/01/2025 - 11/30/2025
• See the job description
• Note: MaBSOTA 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).

Car Inspector (Subway Car Mechanic) - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 6608
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 08/01/2025 - 10/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Notice of examination amended: FILING EXTENDED UNTIL 10/15/2025

Mechanical Maintainer - Group C - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 6607
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 09/01/2025 - 10/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Car Maintainer - Group B (Machinist) - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 6612
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 09/01/2025 - 10/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Mechanical Maintainer - Group C

• Exam number: 6703
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 09/01/2025 - 10/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Train Service Supervisor

• Exam number: 6704
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 09/01/2025 - 10/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Car Maintainer - Group B (Machinist)

• Exam number: 6710
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 09/01/2025 - 10/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Bus Operator (NYC Transit) 

• Exam number: 6609
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 10/01/2025 - 11/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Telephone Maintainer - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 6610
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 10/01/2025 - 11/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

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