Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in joining the team that keeps Charlotte moving, during a very transformational time for our organization. At the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative transit services for our growing community, and we value employees who bring professionalism, passion, and a commitment to public service.

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Chief Executive Officer

The MPTA seeks a transformational leader who combines strategic vision with practical execution. Help shape economic development patterns, improve access to opportunity, support workforce mobility, advance transit-oriented development, and enhance quality of life throughout Mecklenburg County.

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Join Us

These positions are currently part of CATS, a department of the City of Charlotte. With the passage of the P.A.V.E. Act and last year's sales tax referendum, CATS is preparing to transition from a City department to the newly created Metropolitan Public Transit Authority (MPTA). The MPTA was established to strengthen regional transit governance, improve accountability, and support long term investment in mobility. It represents an important and exciting step forward for transit in our region.

About Employment

Employees hired into these roles will remain City employees through December 31, 2026, and will transition to MPTA employment on January 1, 2027. Benefits and compensation will follow City provisions through 2026 and will shift to MPTA provisions in 2027, with clear information shared in advance. Core duties, reporting structure, and daily responsibilities will remain consistent, with no break in service. If anything delays the transition, your City employment, including compensation and benefits, will remain in place until the move to the MPTA occurs.

The creation of the MPTA positions us for a more modern, sustainable, and efficient transit system, one that can better support the Charlotte region for decades to come. We are excited about what is ahead and appreciate your interest in being part of it.