MTA Exams: updates, schedule and current open applications

Immediate 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: 5109
• Agency: MAB
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 04/30/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Important: At the time of appointment, 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 Exams.

Bus Operator (MTA Bus)

• Exam number: 5309
• Agency: MTB
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 04/30/2025
• See the Notice of Examination
• Important: At the time of appointment, 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 Exams. 

Electronic Equipment Maintainer - Open Competitive

• Exam number: 5619
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 05/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Heating & Air Conditioning Maintainer

• Exam number: 5723
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 05/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Structure Maintainer - Group A

• Exam number: 5724
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 05/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer

• Exam number: 5726
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 05/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

Promotion to Maintainer's Helper - Group B

• Exam number: 5727
• Agency: NYT
• Application period: 04/01/2025 - 05/15/2025
• See the Notice of Examination

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

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