Catch a Career with CAT!

Join the team that keeps Charlottesville moving! Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) is proud to provide safe, reliable, and eco-friendly transportation to our community. Whether you're passionate about driving, maintenance, or supporting essential transit operations, CAT offers a range of rewarding career opportunities. CLICK TO VIEW ALL JOB OPENINGS

Why Work for CAT?

No CDL? No Problem!: You don’t need a CDL to start your career with CAT. We provide paid CDL training and other professional development programs to set you up for success.
Room to Grow: CAT is more than a job—it’s a career path. Our team members have opportunities to advance into leadership roles and grow professionally.
Outstanding Benefits: As part of the City of Charlottesville, CAT employees enjoy a generous benefits package, including retirement plans, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid leave, wellness programs, and more.
Be a Community Hero: Join a team that connects people to work, school, and essential services, making a difference every day.
Support Sustainability: Work with a team committed to reducing emissions and leading the way to a greener future.

Transit Pay Rates:

Transit Division:

-Transit Operator – Full-Time, $23.50 - $31.55 an hour

-Transit Maintenance Worker– Full-Time, $23.89 an hour

-Transit Bus Technician – Full-Time, Pay Structure:

C Rate: $30.86 an hour - meets minimum qualifications.
B Rate: $33.66 an hour - achievement of Diesel Engine (H2) and Brakes (H4) certifications and any 2 other certifications available under the Certified Transit Bus Technician test series.
A Rate: $36.47 an hour - achievement of Master Transit Bus Certification (all 8 ASE certifications available under the Certified Transit Bus Technician test series).

-Transit Parts Manager– Full-Time, $26.50 an hour

Pupil Division (city school bus):

-School Bus Operator – Part-Time, 30-39 hours, $23.50 - $31.55 an hour

-School Bus Operator (Relief) - Temporary, $23.50 - $31.55 an hour

-School Bus Aide – Part-Time, $20.50+ Hourly

How to Apply

Ready to catch a career with CAT? Applications must be submitted through the City of Charlottesville’s hiring portal. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL OPENINGS AND APPLY! How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply How to Apply

Learn more about CAT

View all our information, routes, and more by visiting CatchtheCAT.org

Join Our Team!

Start your journey with CAT today and help keep Charlottesville moving.