Employment with NYSBA

New York State Civil Service requires that full-time Toll Collector and office (administrative and administrative support) positions be filled from a list provided by New York State Civil Service.  The list is generated from the results of a written examination. Entry-level maintenance positions do not require a written examination from Civil Service.  When filling out the application, please be sure to indicate the position desired and preferred location.  Fill in all areas as completely as possible.  Completed applications may be brought to any bridge or returned to the Headquarters building located in Highland.

 An application may be obtained by clicking here.

Maintenance positions require the employee have a CDL at the time of hire or within six(6) months of hire.  They must also pass a physical which includes a drug screen and the ability to climb the bridge structures.

Questions regarding the application or the positions should be directed to Headquarters in Highland, NY  phone number 845-691-7245.  If you are interested in taking a Civil Service examination you should contact the nearest Civil Service Office, NYS Department of Labor Office or go to the Civil Service website at www.cs.state.ny.us.

Internships

The New York State Bridge Authority is accepting applications from college students for summer employment opportunities. Students who are either beginning their college career or are returning to college this fall are encouraged to obtain applications at any bridge office or by clicking here. 

The positions are ideal for those who enjoy fresh air and outside work. Duties include maintenance of flowerbeds, mowing, traffic control, cleaning and painting. These positions are available from mid-May through August.  

Over the years, hundreds of college students have taken advantage of these summer job opportunities and saved money for tuition and other college expenses. The Authority is proud to be able to play a role in the success of the lives of so many young men and women in our mid-Hudson service area. 

For more information, interested students are asked to contact Barbara Haywood, Director of Personnel, at 845-691-7245.

Equal Opportunity Employment

New York State Bridge Authority

 Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Equal opportunity employment is defined as the right of all persons to work and to advance on the basis of merit, ability, and potential. This right is guaranteed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the strengthening amendments of 1972, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. These statutes, by which the Bridge Authority abides, prohibit discrimination in employment practices (including hiring, firing, promotion, compensation, and other terms, privileges, and conditions of employment) based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability. The Bridge Authority also follows an established State policy against discrimination based on marital status or sexual orientation.