Chicago Transit Authority | Diversity Employer
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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2024-2025 Yearlong Records Retention 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,...
3d
| Job Type | Intern |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $103,632.98 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,...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
2024-2025 Yearlong EEO and Compliance Programs 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,...
5d
| Job Type | Intern |
Skokie, Illinois
Description SALARY $48.450 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various duties relative to the repair of electrical and electronic components in buses and rail vehicle equipment. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Wires and rewires vehicles accor...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $35.676 - $50.965 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs advanced level engineering work of considerable complexity involving the application of comprehensive and diversified structural engineering principle...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $22.716 - $34.947 POSITION SUMMARY Performs general cleaning duties for rail cars, shop areas, offices and other maintenance terminal facilities and equipment. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Sweeps, cleans and re...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $29.051 - $41.503 POSITION SUMMARY Performs electrical engineering work involving the application of a comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Qualifications PRIMARY ...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $115,886.26 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, plans and designs the Authority's network infrastructure and network solutions and provides high level support and direction in troubleshooting, installing, implementing, and ...
12d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $78,424.34 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...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $20.205 - $31.965 POSITION SUMMARY Operates any of various finishing and copying machines within the Reprographics Section. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Operates high speed production copiers and copier product...
13d
| Job Type | Full Time |