According to a report released by the New York State Department of Labor last month, the number of unemployed people in New York City in March was approximately 188,000. However, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is currently conducting a large-scale recruitment drive, offering hundreds of job opportunities.
MTA’s recruitment website shows that there are 517 positions waiting to be filled, not limited to New York City but also including areas such as Connecticut and White Plains. Various departments within MTA have job vacancies, ranging from the Bridges and Tunnels Department to Construction, Legal, and Medical Services.
This recruitment drive covers a variety of positions, providing job seekers with multiple options. According to the MTA website, they offer benefits such as insurance, tuition reimbursement, transit passes, and employee discounts to their staff.
On its website, MTA highlights that its 70,000 employees operate the transportation network relied upon by millions of New York City residents for their daily commute. MTA’s workforce is involved in some of the nation’s largest infrastructure projects, contributing to the community and New York’s economy.
MTA states that they provide comprehensive healthcare benefits, training programs, paid leave, retirement benefits, and transit passes to their employees.
For more recruitment information, please visit the website link: careers.mta.org