New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

We pride ourselves on being a top employer of choice in New Orleans. If you are passionate and energetic about improving the transit experience of our riders, the lives of our citizens, and the future of transit in our city, check out our current job opportunities.   Today’s Job Spotlight: We’re looking for a Director of Audit Compliance to provide an independent audit/review of key services being provided while identifying both strengths and weaknesses and reporting to Executive management.

We pride ourselves on being a top employer of choice in New Orleans. If you are passionate and energetic about improving the transit experience of our riders, the lives of our citizens, and the future of transit in our city, check out our current job opportunities.   Today’s Job Spotlight: We’re looking for a Building Engineer to perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities, cost-effectively with an energy-efficient focus for all building operations.       Learn more and apply at norta.com/jobs

The City of New Orleans has finalized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA), ensuring the Opportunity Pass pilot program can move forward. The Regional Transit Authority partnered with RIDE New Orleans (RIDE), New Orleans Public Library (NOPL), and the New Orleans Children and Youth Planning Board (NOLACYPB) to work together in developing the next steps of the Opportunity Pass zero-fares pilot program, which will officially launch Sept. 3, 2024. For months, these four organizations and agencies have worked tirelessly to collaborate on the creation of this life-changing program from the ground up. The one-year zero-fares pilot program, Opportunity Pass, will provide Orleans Parish youth ages 16 to 24 access to free rides on RTA buses, streetcars, and ferries. This is an essential step in removing one of the many barriers youth face every day. “The Opportunity Pass is the result of months of hard work, collaboration, and cooperation with several different agencies and City leaders. We are proud and excited to serve as a partner on this project. This pilot is rooted in RTA’s commitment to equity while providing a world-class rider experience. This is also personal to me, as I learned up close the value of affordable transit for young adults during my time rebuilding the New Orleans public schools after Hurricane Katrina. These riders represent our next generation, and so often are our most vulnerable. We must embrace every opportunity to help get them to their jobs, their schools, and their communities. As we modernize our fleet and improve service reliability, we are paving the way for how New Orleans rolls into the future,” said Lona Edwards Hankins, Chief Executive Officer, New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. Also thanks to the @cityofnola, @nolacitycouncil, and especially @helenamoreno. Learn more at norta.com

We at RTA pride ourselves on being a top employer of choice in New Orleans. If you are passionate and energetic about improving the transit experience of our riders, the lives of our citizens, and the future of transit in our city, check out our current job opportunities.   Today’s Job Spotlight: We’re looking for Supervisor of General Repair to supervise routine maintenance and repairs of streetcar tracks for Canal, St. Charles, Riverfront Lines, and Rampart streets. Supervises staff responsible for inspecting, repairing, installing, and modifying RTA's light rail SIS equipment.   Learn more and apply at norta.com/jobs

Reminder: Tonight, the RTA will host its Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) monthly workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This month’s workshop’s theme: “Maximizing your DBE Certification through Reciprocity and B2GNow.” Here business owners will learn about traditional and alternative sources of debt and equity financing, government-backed loans, and how to prepare their firms to access the capital they need to grow. Workshop is free, but registration is required. Register here: norta.com/dbeworkshop

Exciting updates on the Thomas Jefferson ferry boat! The final touches are being completed as part of the vessel's routine five-year drydock. This maintenance cycle includes an upgrade to ensure the propellers, tail shafts, pumps, piping, hydraulic, mechanical, and steering systems are all in top shape. This year, the TJ also received a fresh sandblasting and new paint job. The next step is sea trials conducted by the USCG, signaling that the vessel could be back in service soon! Thank you for your patience, and stay tuned for more updates coming in the very near future.

Join us! We pride ourselves on being a top employer of choice in New Orleans. If you are passionate and energetic about improving the transit experience of our riders, the lives of our citizens, and the future of transit in our city, check out our current job opportunities.     Today’s Job Spotlight: We’re looking for a Building Engineer to perform routine maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities – cost-effectively with an energy-efficient focus for all building operations. Learn more and apply at norta.com/jobs

Last week representatives from our Marketing and Customer Service teams attended the SWTA Summer University Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Staff learned about best practices for marketing and customer service from the Federal Transit administration the U.S. Department of Transportation Compliance team and learned how we’re developing the next generation of transportation leaders.  Experiences such as these help our team share our challenges with those of our sister agencies. This also underscores our commitment to workforce development while seeking innovative ways to provide a world-class experience for our riders. Big thanks to our RTA team: Eric Boudreaux, Service Delivery Manager; Eddie Coe, Graphic Designer; Angele Young, Marketing Director; Natasha Riley, Customer Experience Manager; and Marc Bachemin, Rideline Supervisor.

Join us! We pride ourselves on being a top employer of choice in New Orleans. If you are passionate and energetic about improving the transit experience of our riders, the lives of our citizens, and the future of transit in our city, check out our current job opportunities. Today’s Job Spotlight – We’re looking for a Senior Transportation Planner to take a leading role in transit planning activities related to the preparation of project plans for service and capital projects, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), transit corridors, and other strategic initiatives to improve the quality and effectiveness of transit in Greater New Orleans.   All interested please apply at www.norta.com/Jobs (http://www.norta.com/Jobs).

60 years ago this month, the Civil Rights Act was signed, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable society. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects people from discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Federal Transit Administration works to ensure nondiscriminatory transportation in support of our mission to enhance the social and economic quality of life for all Americans. At the New Orleans RTA, we honor this historic achievement and remain committed to upholding the principles of equality and fairness in all that we do.   Together, we ride towards a brighter, more inclusive future.🌟   #CivilRightsAct #NORTA #Equality #Inclusion #Progress #NewOrleans