Benefits of Being a KCATA Employee

Working at the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has so manu benefits!  

We take pride in ensuring our employees have a safe, fulfilling workplace and career that affords a livable wage and long-term savings opportunities for quality of life. We also take steps to provide a healthy work environment and lifestyle opportunities. Both full-time and part-time employees have benefit opportunities. Some of the benefits we offer are listed below. Join us!

Full-Time & Part-Time Benefits to eligible employees:  

Employees are eligible for benefits after training period plus 350 hours.

• Competitive Pay with Annual Increases*
• Health, Dental, EAP, Short-term Disability and Life Insurance (KCATA pays a portion up to 80%)*
• Paid training to obtain your CDL Class A License (if required)*
• Accrued Paid Time Off, including vacation and sick leave.*
• Holiday Pay. Ten company holidays plus employee's birthday*
• Retirement Benefits through a Pension Plan.

Full-Time Benefits (Optional) to eligible employees:

• Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax out-of-pocket family healthcare or dependent care
• Voluntary and supplementary products (Long- and short-term disability, life insurance and vision)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Perks

• Free gym memberships at KCMO Community Centers or Planet Fitness, with discounts for family memberships
• Employee recognition events
• Health and Wellness events

*May be eligible for part-time benefits. Part-time employee benefits and eligibility is limited.

The above description of benefits is meant to provide a general overview of benefits available. This does not represent a binding commitment of offerings. Benefits are subject to change with or without website posting. Firm benefits will be detailed at time of hire.