MTA Career Center

Join the MTA and be an essential part of North America’s largest public transportation organization. We’re looking for dynamic individuals with a passion for public service at every stage of their careers, to help us fulfill our commitment to keeping New York moving. At the MTA and its agencies, we rely on a wide range of people and skills – areas such as Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Security, Auto Mechanics, Facilities Maintenance, Train Operations, and Customer Service are just some of the career options available here at the MTA. Whether you want to provide excellent customer service to the public, help keep our trains or buses in top shape and fit for service, build or repair critical infrastructure assets, or analyze data and solve problems, we have a rewarding and meaningful opportunity for you.

Job postings

All agencies at the MTA are equal opportunity employers and fully committed to opening career paths to job seekers from all backgrounds. You can use the job portal to see jobs by agency or by skill set. New positions are posted frequently, so check back often.

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Jobs that require exams

Some positions at MTA New York City Transit, MaBSTOA, MTA Bus Company, and MTA Bridges & Tunnels require applicants to sit for an examination. Find out more about upcoming exams.

Applying to become an MTA Police Officer requires an exam, as well as a number of other steps. Find out more about becoming a police officer.

Skilled trade positions

We’re always hiring for skilled trade positions – people who are the core of what keeps our system moving. This is a chance to get unparalleled experience – working at the MTA will be a part of your career you won’t forget and one that will prepare you to work anywhere.