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, click on the links below to view the job descriptions, qualification requirements and for instructions on how to submit an application.
**Incumbents who are currently employed in one of the eligible titles listed below in the “Internal Candidates” section must have served for at least one year in that title in order to be eligible for promotion in addition to meeting any other requirements outlined in that section for their specific title.
- Mechanical Maintainer - Group C (Facility/Building Maintainer): See Job Description
- Revenue Equipment Maintainer: See Job Description
The MTA is also hiring for many more positions in the skilled trades. Click on the link below to see the job titles and to submit an application.
Job Opportunities In The Skilled Trades
Immediate Vacancies for Current Eligible NYCT Employees Only:
The MTA has vacancies in the following job titles. These positions are open to eligible NYCT employees. If you are interested, click on the links below to view the job descriptions and for instructions on how to submit an application.
- Power Maintainer - Group B: See Job Description
- Note: The filing for this title is open until the positions are filled.
- Maintenance Supervisor (Power Distribution): See Job Description
- Note: The filing for this title will be closing on November 6, 2024.
- Telephone Maintainer (Special Assignment - Electronics Maintenance): See Job Description
- Note: The filing for this title will be closing on November 11, 2024.
- Maintenance Supervisor (Ventilation & Drainage): See Job Description
- Note: The filing for this title will be closing on November 19, 2024.
Open Competitive and Promotional Opportunities:
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Bus Operator (MaBSTOA and MTA Bus) - Open Competitive
(MaBSOTA operates in Manhattan and the Bronx; MTA Bus operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens)
- Job Number: 5104/5304 (November Filing)
- Agency: MAB & MTB
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Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 11/30/2024
TO APPLY: See Job Description and Application Instructions
Important: You must obtain your CDL permit or have a CDL License before submitting the application. Click here for more information
Bus Mechanic's Helper (C/Maintainer's Helper) (MaBSTOA and MTA Bus) - Open Competitive
- Exam Number(s): 5125/5325 (November Filing)
- Agency: MAB & MTB
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 11/30/2024
- See the Job Posting and the link to complete the Education and Experience form
Promotion to Maintainer's Helper - Group B
- Exam Number(s): 5708
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 10/01/2024 - 11/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Transit Electrical Helper - Open Competitive
- Exam Number(s): 5606
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 10/01/2024 - 11/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
- Notice of Exams updated: the Education requirement deadline was updated to November 15, 2025.
Collecting Agent - Open Competitive
- Exam Number(s): 5607
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 10/01/2024 - 11/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Maintainer's Helper- Group B - Open Competitive
- Exam Number(s): 5609
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 12/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Bus Maintainer - Group A (Auto Body Technician)
- Exam Number(s): 5702
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 12/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Car Maintainer - Group B (Machinist)
- Exam Number(s): 5709
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 12/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Elevator and Escalator Maintainer
- Exam Number(s): 5710
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 12/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Light Maintainer (Electrician)
- Exam Number(s): 5711
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 12/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Promotion to Structure Maintainer- Group B (Mason)
- Exam Number(s): 5712
- Agency: NYT
- Application Period: 11/01/2024 - 12/15/2024
- See the Notice of Examination
Upcoming exam schedule
Agency |
Exam Number |
Exam Title |
Exam Type |
Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAB/MTB |
Multiple |
Bus Operator |
Open Competitive |
09/01/2023 - 12/31/2024 |
MAB/MTB |
Multiple |
Bus Mechanic's Helper |
Open Competitive |
10/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
NYT |
5701 |
Maintenance Supervisor (Power Electronics) |
Promotion |
Postponed |
BTA |
5713 |
Bridge and Tunnel Sergeant |
Promotion |
Postponed |
BTA |
5605 |
Maintainer (Bridges and Tunnels) |
Open Competitive |
Postponed |
NYT |
5600 |
Bus Maintainer - Group A (Auto Body) |
Open Competitive |
12/01/2024 - 12/31/2024 |
NYT |
5610 |
Elevator and Escalator Maintainer |
Open Competitive |
12/01/2024 - 01/15/2025 |
NYT |
5611 |
Light Maintainer (Electrician) |
Open Competitive |
12/01/2024 - 01/15/2025 |
NYT |
5612 |
Structure Maintainer - Group B (Mason) |
Open Competitive |
12/01/2024 - 01/15/2025 |
NYT |
5613 |
Car Maintainer - Group B (Machinist) |
Open Competitive |
12/01/2024 - 01/15/2025 |
This Exam Schedule is subject to change.
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