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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Coordinator, Rail Car Appearance
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $83,816.55 POSITION SUMMARY Front line supervisors ensuring cleanliness of CTA's fleet of rail cars by coordinating, supervising, and overseeing rail car servicers, vendors, and other staff assigned to the section. Mainta...
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Manager, Rail Station Management
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $115,069.13 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of personnel responsible for the maintenance, customer service, and janitorial work of the Authority at all rail station facilities. Manages o...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $84,678.94 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, responsible for purchasing and related contract administration activities within an area of the department, procuring the goods and services necessary for the daily o...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Manager, Maintenance - Rail
Skokie, Illinois
Description SALARY $140,627.48 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, supervises and coordinates rail vehicle maintenance programs and activities. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages rail route's multiple locations maintenance activities such ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $149,172.50 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, performs senior level professional legal work with "first chair" responsibilities related to personal injury matters involving the Authority, with a particular emphasis on sig...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $116,558.42 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority's General Counsel. Works on the defense of personal injury lawsuits filed against the Authority,...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description Description - Internal This position is classified as PART TIME. Candidates hired into Part-Time Bus Operator will remain part-time for the duration of their employment at CTA. In order to become Full-Time Bus Operators, part-ti...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Associate Attorney - Enforcement & Torts
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $104,787.50 - $107,407.19 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, primarily functions as a junior level attorney responsible for representing the CTA in criminal enforcement matters. Works in collaboration with the La...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $185,000 - $205,000 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, directs and coordinates the principal planning and operating functions of the Bus and Rail Maintenance operations, programs, activities and personnel. Balance the need to meet b...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Manager, Bus Operations
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $140,627.48 POSITION SUMMARY Manages and supervises day-to-day administration of Bus Operations at an assigned location to ensure that high quality bus transportation service is rendered to the community. Qualifications P...
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| Job Type | Full Time |