Why Work at the RTA?
Join a growing public transportation organization with an extraordinary structure. We’re transit enthusiasts, drivers and doers, and community connectors. Our constantly exciting, stimulating, and rewarding workplace experience keeps Southeast Michigan moving forward. RTA plans regional transit, deploys new services, allocates federal and state funding to transit service providers, and secures new regional funding sources. We also operate a 3-mile streetcar in Downtown Detroit.
Our team works diligently and cares deeply about creating opportunities to improve the quality of life for our residents. We live what we lead, commuting in to work on all modes of transportation. The RTA’s goals—from safer streets to enhanced mobility—energize and motivate us to do what we do best: delivering transit throughout our region.
Looking for other careers in transit? Jobs may be open with our partners, including DDOT, SMART, Detroit People Mover, and The Ride.
Benefits
Our benefits include paid time off and holidays, retirement, health insurance, main office parking, and professional development.
Employee Spotlight
“I joined this team with a limited idea of what public transit looks like in Southeast Michigan. I now realize that I also had a limited idea of what public service really means. It’s not simply compiling research or writing plans, nor is it conducting surveys or providing transit service. Working in public service means working to the benefit of the community… And I’m excited for the necessary role that I can play in working toward this progress.”
–Kameron Bloye, RTA’s Transit Policy Associate
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