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.
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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.
Apply for a job in IT and IT security at the MTA
We are actively seeking to hire IT and security specialists looking to spread their wings, bring new ideas, and inject a spirit of innovation into the MTA.
Applying for jobs as an MTA employee
MTA employees must apply via the My MTA Portal. Logging in with your BSC ID number links your job application to your employment record to identify you as an internal applicant.
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.
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Internships
No matter what field you are interested in, the MTA is a great place to start your career. Get real-world experience while serving your community. Internships for most agencies are listed directly in the career portal. Interns interested in MTA New York City Transit should look at NYCT’s own program page.
Benefits
At the MTA, you get more than just a paycheck. We’re committed to helping you live well physically and emotionally, now and in the future. Each MTA operating agency provides its own benefit package, with additional details in the brochures below:
Culture and diversity
Although the MTA service area spans 5,000 miles, the MTA family is knit together by a rich culture driven by our core values:
- Safety – the well-being of our employees and customers is paramount
- Respect – we treat all people with fairness and dignity
- Accountability – we do what we say and take responsibility for our actions
- Innovation – we think ahead to stay at the forefront of our industry
- Integrity – we are honest and communicate with transparency
We’re proud of how far we’ve come and look forward to delivering safe, efficient, and reliable service to our customers for decades to come.
We’re also committed to maintaining an environment where everyone can contribute and reach their potential. We appreciate people for who they are, how they think, and what they bring to our collective efforts. We want to attract and develop people who bring different backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs to our organization, and firmly believe that incorporating a range of perspectives improves our outcomes.