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Get Started as an MBTA Operator

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Eligible candidates could receive a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

If you’re looking for a rewarding challenge to build your career, consider working for the MBTA. Whether you love planning projects, operating vehicles, keeping people safe—or any of the many focus areas in between—your work can impact the way people travel throughout Greater Boston.

Take a look at the opportunities below to learn how you can join our team.

The MBTA makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during this process, please contact the MBTA's ADA Unit at 617-222-5751.

Why Work at the T?

The MBTA offers a wide variety of career and growth opportunities, competitive salaries, extensive healthcare benefits, training programs, tuition assistance, employee assistance programs, diversity, equity, and inclusion events, and more.

We even offer free public transit to all employees because we understand the benefit of leaving your car parked at home and reducing your carbon footprint.

Take a look below to learn more about the benefits available at the MBTA.

Sign-on Bonus

Eligible candidates could receive a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for the following positions:

  • Bus Operator
  • Green Line Operator
  • Heavy Rail Operator
  • Fueler
  • Service Technician
  • Streetcar Operator
  • Subway Train Operator
  • Rail Repairer
  • Track Laborer

Bonuses are paid out in two installments: $4,500 after completing 90 days of service, and $3,000 after one year of employment.

Insurance

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Dental and vision insurance

Learn more about insurance benefits

Competitive Wages

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Retirement plans

Education Benefits

  • MassDot University training and development courses
  • Tuition reimbursement program (EAP)

Learn more about other MBTA benefits

Helpful Resources

Community Engagement

Organizations and community partners who would like to invite the MBTA recruiting team to events can reach out via email at Engagement1@mbta.com.

MassHire Recruitment Events

Looking to learn more about joining the MBTA? Need help updating your resume or completing an application? Speak with a recruiter or career coach in person and apply on-site for open positions.

Register for a MassHire event

DateLocationTime
DateJune 7, 2023Location1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MATime10 AM – 2 PM
DateJuly 12, 2023Location1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MATime10 AM – 2 PM
DateAugust 2, 2023Location1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MATime10 AM – 2 PM
DateSeptember 6, 2023Location1010 Harrison Ave, Boston, MATime10 AM – 2 PM

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Connect With Us

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Human Resources Department
10 Park Plaza, Suite 4810
Boston, MA 02116

Phone: 617-222-5855
Email: hr@mbta.com

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Get Started as an MBTA Operator

A bus operator is seated at the front of an MBTA bus

Eligible candidates could receive a sign-on bonus of up to $7,500.

Job Posting Alerts

A woman wearing safety glasses uses a power tool on a piece of machinery at a work bench surrounded by steel parts

Interested in joining the MBTA? Sign up for job posting alerts, and we'll let you know when new roles become available. 

Sign up for job posting alerts