Chicago Transit Authority
The CTA is an independent governmental agency created by state legislation. We began operating on October 1, 1947, after acquiring the properties of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines. On October 1, 1952, CTA became the sole operator of Chicago transit when it purchased the Chicago Motor Coach system.
Our mission
“We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.”
Our values
We will accomplish our mission with a diverse workforce that is:
- Courteous - We will create a pleasant environment for ourselves and our customers.
- Innovative - We will seek out and encourage employees who initiate change, improvement, learning and advancement of our goals.
- Motivated - We will meet each task with spirit, enthusiasm and a sense of pride to be second to none.
- Professional - We will provide transit service with the highest standards of quality and safety for our customers and ourselves.
- Reliable - We will be dependable for our customers and fellow employees, and will maintain the highest standards of trust.
- Results-Oriented - We will focus on getting the job done and will derive personal satisfaction from the service we provide.
Our commitments
We will accomplish our mission by:- Setting clear goals, standards and priorities.
- Communicating openly with customers and employees.
- Helping all of our employees develop to their fullest potential through enhanced training and education.
- Being accountable to fellow employees and customers.
- Supporting employees so that they can serve customers.
- Engaging employees in decisions that affect them and their work and creating a stronger sense of ownership among our employees.
Our culture
We believe the best way to accomplish our mission is to cultivate a diverse workforce that values being courteous, innovative, motivated, professional, reliable and results-oriented. We are committed to giving our employees the support, training and clear standards and priorities to succeed in their positions.
Employee development
CTA is more than a job, it is a career. Positions at the CTA are designed to encourage constant employee growth and development.
CTA’s Training and Workforce Development (TWD) team is committed to fostering a learning organization that develops the Chicago Transit Authority's workforce through the development and delivery of learning opportunities that are relevant, effective and address the Authority's goals of a safe, industry-leading, customer-focused organization.
TWD focuses on four core areas of work: curriculum development, career development programs, safety/technical training programs and training facilitation and logistics. The department serves every department across the Authority and works in close partnership with Transit Operations, Safety and Human Resources. TWD provides a strong foundation for workforce development at the CTA.
Community efforts
The CTA is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve through employee led volunteer programs and community partnerships. CTA employees participate in a variety of community efforts such as our annual Coat Drive, the famous Holiday Food Train, the yearly Blood Drive, and “Clean and Green” events where we clean and beautify the areas surrounding our work locations.
Careers at CTA
We connect people, places & communities
Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.5 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. This would not be possible without our skilled and dedicated workforce. Learn what qualities make a great CTA employee and find a career opportunity that matches your professional skill set and interests.
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $65,000 - $75,000 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides administrative support and manages the day-to-day clerical and record keeping functions of the Board Office. Acts as the primary point of contact for ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $92,562.93 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, helps to create and maintain a positive culture of safety through planning, leading, evaluating, and continuously improving the awareness and practice of safe constru...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Rosemont, Illinois
Description SALARY $35.388 - $44.235 POSITION SUMMARY Inspects, maintains, and repairs rail vehicles. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Inspects and repairs various components of rail vehicles, such as parking and emergency brakes; in...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $85,520.65 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, researches, designs, develops, and implements compliance initiatives, training programs and workshops for the CTA workforce. Recommends and leads the development and ...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $39.890 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, coordinates and oversees the activities of Rail Janitors and work groups assigned to rail janitorial services and assists management in the development and implementatio...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description CTA IS NOW HIRING FULL TIME BUS OPERATORS!!!! STARTING SALARY $27.125 POSITION SUMMARY Operates a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to ...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Compensation and Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Oversees and develops the team responsible for compensation programs at the Authority. Performs research, analysis, and makes recommendations on implementing new, and improving existing compen...
5d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Manager, Total Wellness & Benefits Programs
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $130,000 - $140,000 POSITION SUMMARY Serves as a total health and benefits expert for the CTA employee population. Oversees the activities and staff relating to employee benefits and wellbeing at the Authority including w...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
2025-2026 Yearlong Structural Engineering Intern
Chicago, Illinois
Description Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development,...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Rail Customer Service Representative / Security Controller
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $47.930 POSITION SUMMARY Monitors bus and rail radio channels, electric and telephonic communications, and notifies appropriate personnel. Receives Rail Station defects from Rail System personnel. Assists Control Center M...
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| Job Type | Full Time |