United States · On-site
$25/hr–$27/hr
Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department Facilities Maintenance Salary: $25.00 - $27.14 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a d…
Skills: Rail car maintenance, Cleaning, Janitorial services, Equipment operation, Safety compliance
Brookshire, Texas, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$120k/yr
Department: Charlotte Water Department Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will …
Skills: Wastewater Treatment, Project Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, ISO 14001
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$36/hr
Department: General Services Department Salary: $25.67 - $36.88 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of re…
Skills: Diesel engine repair, Heavy truck maintenance, Hydraulic systems, Electrical systems, Braking systems
United States · Hybrid
$81k–$117k/yr
Department: Aviation Department Salary: $81,226.00 - $116,762.94 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of r…
Skills: Compensation analysis, Market pricing, Salary administration, Job evaluation, Workforce analytics
United States · On-site
$91k–$102k/yr
Department: Charlotte Water Department Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will …
Skills: Budget management, Procurement, Human resources, Supervisory skills, Analytical skills
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$44/hr
Department: General Services Department Salary: $31.20 - $44.84 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of re…
Skills: Diesel Engine Diagnosis, Electrical System Troubleshooting, Air Brake Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Fire Apparatus Maintenance
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$31/hr–$44/hr
Department: General Services Department Salary: $31.20 - $44.84 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of re…
Skills: Diesel engine repair, Hydraulic systems, Electrical systems, Fire apparatus maintenance, Diagnostic software
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$25/hr–$36/hr
Department: General Services Department Salary: $25.67 - $36.88 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of re…
Skills: Diesel engine repair, Fire apparatus maintenance, Hydraulic systems, Electrical systems, Braking systems
United States · Hybrid
$85k–$123k/yr
Department: Storm Water Services Department Salary: $85,288.00 - $122,601.49 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive co…
Skills: Project Management, Technical Review, Budget Management, Schedule Control, Customer Service
Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site
$29/hr–$42/hr
Department: Charlotte Area Transit System Department Transit & Rail Maintenance Salary: $29.71 - $42.70 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to…
Skills: Traction Power Maintenance, High Voltage Troubleshooting, Electrical Systems Repair, Overhead Contact System Maintenance, Electro-mechanical Troubleshooting
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$109k–$156k/yr
Date Opened: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 12:00 AM Department: City Attorney Department Salary: $108,851.00 - $156,473.59 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlot…
Skills: Litigation, Legal Counsel, Employment Law, Case Management, Legal Research
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$90k–$129k/yr
Date Opened: Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Storm Water Services Department Salary: $89,552.00 - $128,730.99 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Ch…
Skills: Stormwater Management, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Modeling, Hydrologic Modeling, Land Development Permitting
Redzikowo, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland · On-site
$19/hr–$21/hr
Date Opened: Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary: $19.50 - $21.10 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charl…
Skills: Statistical Analysis, Survey Development, Program Evaluation, Data Collection, Literature Review
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
The Metropolitan Public Transit System (MPTA) is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Reporting directly to and at the direction of the MPTA Board of Directors, t…
Skills: Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Financial Stewardship, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance
College Park, Maryland, United States · On-site
Date Opened: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Charlotte Water Department Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a di…
Skills: Legal Research, Case Preparation, Legal Writing, Compliance Analysis, Document Drafting
United States · On-site
$114k–$164k/yr
Date Opened: Monday, July 13, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Monday, August 03, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Aviation Department Function IT Business Systems Salary: $114,294.00 - $164,298.2 Commensurate with Experience Welcome …
Skills: IT Help Desk Management, ITIL Best Practices, Incident Management, SLA Compliance, KPI Development
Redzikowo, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland · On-site
$123k–$177k/yr
Date Opened: Wednesday, July 01, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary: $122,936.00 - $176,719.3 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the…
Skills: Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Media Relations, Staff Management
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$46/hr
Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary: $28.61 - $46.5 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARYThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Trainee is responsible for completing the CMPD Academy and…
Skills: Law Enforcement, Patrolling, Criminal Investigation, Public Safety, Traffic Control
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$46/hr
Department: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Salary: $28.61 - $46.5 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARYThe Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Police Trainee is responsible for completing the CMPD Academy and…
Skills: Law Enforcement, Patrolling, Investigation, Crime Prevention, Traffic Control
Redzikowo, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland · On-site
$24/hr–$34/hr
Date Opened: Monday, June 29, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 12:00 AM Department: City Attorney Department Salary: $24.00 - $34.3 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte …
Skills: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Clio Case Management, Lexis Nexis, Data Entry
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The Rail Car Servicer performs interior and exterior cleaning of rail cars, shop areas, and support vehicles to ensure safety and reliability. They also assist with minor maintenance tasks such as changing filters, checking fluid levels, and replenishing sanding units.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience in cleaning or janitorial services. The role requires the ability to lift 60 lbs, work in safety-critical environments, and pass a written assessment and oral interview.
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
Work with all team members to provide safe, reliable, clean rail vehicles ready for daily revenue service.
Follows and adheres to all rail car maintenance standards, policies, and procedures applicable to the day-to-day operations of the rail cars and revenue service.
Cleans and services rail car passenger and operator compartments and the exterior of the rail cars.
Cleans and services shop and yard areas as assigned.
Flag rail cars within the yard and shops to provide for cleaning and servicing.
Provides cleaning services, replenishes sanding units, fills windshield washers, minor parts replacement inserts signage and equipment as assigned.
Steam cleans and replaces seat inserts and backs as assigned.
The position complies with all safety regulations by CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, and NCDOT.
Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.
As part of your responsibility to support the CATS Safety Culture, report safety concerns and issues through the various methods established by CATS as outlined in the ASP.
Essential Duties:
NOTE: Essential Skills are skills and abilities that candidates must be able to perform or can perform in the performance of their required duties. Meeting the requirements or having the ability to perform essential skills may be grounds for disqualification.
Candidate may be required to work irregular hours and shifts depending upon the needs of CATS.
Candidates may be required to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week basis.
Must complete a 6-month probationary period.
Must communicate effectively and clearly in English both orally and in writing.
Must be able to accurately document work on logs, spreadsheets, documents, and forms and utilize computerized maintenance terminals.
Must have the ability to capably use all tools of the trade as well as standard shop equipment, including forklifts.
Must complete all training assignments and maintain qualifications where required.
Must be able to work in the safety-critical environments associated with the operation of a rail system.
Must complete all required training and maintain needed qualifications and employee requirements.
Must meet Physical and Sensory Requirements and the Special Provisions listed below.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry at least 60 lbs.
Must be able to manipulate 100 lbs.
Must be able to stand and walk on uneven surfaces while working.
Must be able to work while in the following positions or conditions: sitting, bending, twisting, kneeling, reaching, crouching, lying down prone or supine, at shoulder level or above, or any combination listed above.
Must be able to work at heights on platforms and man lifts.
Must be able to work in pits and under lifted heavy equipment.
Must be able to work in all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety gear.
Must be able to work in the assigned uniform approved by CATS.
Sensory Requirements:
NOTE: Employees must have the following sensory requirements:
Speech
Touch
Hearing
Vision – 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 (near, distance, and peripheral)
Candidates must pass a written assessment to demonstrate knowledge regarding areas listed under responsibilities to reach the oral portion of the interview process.
To be considered for the position, candidates must pass a test and an oral interview.
Candidates must successfully pass the required Rail operation training for the job.
Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning practices.
Safely operate a variety of standard and specialized cleaning implements and hand tools for cleaning vehicles and shop areas: floor scrubbers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, and similar cleaning devices.
Ability to read, follow and utilize written instructions and manuals.
Follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both orally and in writing
Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to attain a North Carolina driver’s license within the timelines outlined by CATS and the City of Charlotte, NC, USA.
Experience in the cleaning and servicing of Light Rail Vehicles or other transit vehicles preferred.
High school diploma or GED.
Candidate must have experience in cleaning, janitorial services, or a similar vocation.
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us
The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Municipal government for the 14th largest city in America.
The City of Charlotte provides services to more than 870,000 residents. The city’s priorities are economic development, neighborhood development, transportation and planning, and well-managed government.
Offices: 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, US · 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, US
Municipal government for the 14th largest city in America.
The City of Charlotte provides services to more than 870,000 residents. The city’s priorities are economic development, neighborhood development, transportation and planning, and well-managed government.
Offices: 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, US · 600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202, US
