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MTA Exams: Updates, Schedule and Current Open Applications

Updated Nov 21, 2024
This page contains information about MTA Exams and other Job Opportunities.

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.

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 (Structures-Group B): See Job Description
    • Note: The filing for this title will be closing on November 27, 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:

Important:

  • After you submit the application, please take a note of your Applicant ID and Application Confirmation Number
  • Save your account information for future access to the system.

Issues paying for the exam?

If you have submitted an application but encountered issues with payment, please log back to your account after 24 hours. You will then be able to pay the fee for the exam you intend to apply for. If payment is not successful, you will receive an email with instructions on how to submit a payment after the application period has closed.

Bus Operator (MaBSTOA and MTA Bus) - Open Competitive

(MaBSOTA operates in Manhattan and the Bronx; MTA Bus operates in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens)

Bus Mechanic's Helper (C/Maintainer's Helper) (MaBSTOA and MTA Bus) - Open Competitive

Maintainer's Helper- Group B - Open Competitive

Promotion to Bus Maintainer - Group A (Auto Body Technician)

Promotion to Car Maintainer - Group B (Machinist)

Promotion to Elevator and Escalator Maintainer

Promotion to Light Maintainer (Electrician)

Promotion to Structure Maintainer- Group B (Mason)

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

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

NYT

5701

Maintenance Supervisor (Power Electronics)

Promotion

Postponed

BTA

5605

Maintainer (Bridges and Tunnels)

Open Competitive

Postponed

BTA

5713

Bridge and Tunnel Sergeant

Promotion

Postponed

NYT

Multiple

Bus Operator

OC

01/01/2025-03/31/2025

MAB/MTB

Multiple

Maintainer's Helper/Cleaner

OC

01/01/2025-03/31/2025

MAB

5201

Storeroom Supervisor

Promotion

01/01/2025-01/31/2025

NYT

5714

Maintenance Supervisor (Lighting)

Promotion

01/01/2025-01/31/2025

NYT

5715

Maintenance Supervisor (Stores)

Promotion

01/01/2025-01/31/2025

NYT

5716

Maintenance Supervisor (Structures - Group B - Masonry)

Promotion

01/01/2025-01/31/2025

NYT

5717

Maintenance Supervisor (Track Equipment)

Promotion

01/01/2025-01/31/2025

MTB

5403

Supervisor, Storeroom Operations

Promotion

01/01/2025-01/31/2025

NYT

5626

Transit Cleaner

Open Competitive

02/01/2025-02/28/2025

MAB & MTB

5204 & 5401

Bus Maintainer Chassis

Promotion

02/01/2025-03/15/2025

NYT

5718

Bus Maintainer- Group B

Promotion

02/01/2025-03/15/2025

NYT

5617

Transit Electrical Helper

Open Competitive

02/01/2025-03/15/2025

MAB

5132

Supervisor, Storeroom Operations

Open Competitive

02/01/2025-03/15/2025

MTB

5432

Facility Maintainer

Promotion

02/01/2025-03/15/2025

NYT

5720

Power Maintainer- Group B

Promotion

03/01/2025-04/15/2025

NYT

5721

Car Appearance Supervisor (Car Equipment)

Promotion

03/01/2025-04/15/2025

MAB & MTB

5133 & 5333

Bus Maintainer Chassis (Auto Mechanic)

Open Competitive

03/01/2025-04/15/2025

NYT

5618

Bus Maintainer - Group B (Auto Mechanic)

Open Competitive

03/01/2025-04/15/2025

NYT

5722

Electronic Equipment Maintainer

Promotion

03/01/2025-04/15/2025

MTB

5332

Facility Maintainer

Open Competitive

03/01/2025-04/15/2025

MAB & MTB

Multiple

Bus Operator

Open Competitive

04/01/2025-06/30/2025

NYT

5723

Heating & Air Conditioning Maintainer

Promotion

04/01/2025-05/15/2025

NYT

5724

Structure Maintainer- Group A

Promotion

04/01/2025-05/15/2025

NYT

5725

Structure Maintainer - Group E

Promotion

04/01/2025-05/15/2025

NYT

5726

Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer

Promotion

04/01/2025-05/15/2025

NYT

5619

Electronic Equipment Maintainer

Open Competitive

04/01/2025-05/15/2025

NYT

5727

Maintainer's Helper - Group B

Promotion

04/01/2025-05/15/2025

NYT

5620

Heating and Air Conditioning Maintainer

Open Competitive

05/1/25-06/15/25

NYT

5621

Structure Maintainer - Group A (Carpentry)

Open Competitive

05/1/25-06/15/25

NYT

5622

Structure Maintainer - Group E (Plumber)

Open Competitive

05/1/25-06/15/25

NYT

5623

Ventilation and Drainage Maintainer

Open Competitive

05/1/25-06/15/25

NYT

5728

Bus Maintainer - Group A

Promotion

05/1/25-06/15/25

NYT

5624

Maintainer's Helper - Group B (Auto Mechanic Helper)

Open Competitive

05/1/25-06/15/25

NYT

5625

Track Equipment Maintainer (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Open Competitive

06/1/25-07/15/25

NYT

5627

Bus Maintainer - Group A (Auto Body Technician)

Open Competitive

06/1/25-07/15/25

This Exam Schedule is subject to change. 

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