MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

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.

• Telephone Maintainer (Special Assignment - Electronics Maintenance): Job Description

   

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: 5111
• Agency: MAB (Upper Manhattan and the Bronx)
• Application period: 06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
• 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: 5311
• Agency: MTB (Express Bus in Manhattan, Bronx and Brooklyn & Select Bus Service routes in Queens) 
• Application period: 06/01/2025 - 06/30/2025
• 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. 

Heating and Air Conditioning Maintainer - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 5620
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 05/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

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

• Exam number: 5621
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 05/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

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

• Exam number: 5622
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 05/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

Ventilation & Drainage Maintainer - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 5623
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 05/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

Maintainer's Helper - Group B - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 5624
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 05/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Apply Now: You must read the Notice of Exams before submitting the application. 

Promotion to Bus Maintainer's - Group A

• Exam number: 5728
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 05/01/2025 - 06/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Track Equipment Maintainer (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

• Exam number: 5625
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 06/01/2025 - 07/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Bus Maintainer's - Group A (Auto Body Technician) - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 5627
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 06/01/2025 - 07/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

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