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 $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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Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Controls and directs the Supply of 600-volt DC (Direct Current) traction power for the Authority's Rail Transit System. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Controls switching of 600-volt DC traction power system by means o...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Administration - Rail Station Management
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Supervises and coordinates budgetary, administrative and clerical reporting functions for the Rail Station Management department. Performs special projects as assigned according to department ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description STARTING SALARY $27.600 POSITION SUMMARY Operates a bus over an established route adhering to predetermined schedule in a safe, efficient and courteous manner to allow passengers to board, travel and alight at scheduled stops. Q...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Skokie, Illinois
Description SALARY $32.503 - $51.083 POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of Equipment Engineers, performs a range of senior level technician assignments. Prepares specifications and interprets them during the design and construction phases...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Performs administrative and compliance support activities under general supervision to ensure adherence to the Authority's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Programs. Su...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Manager, IT Datacenter & Server Operations
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Oversees and manages the daily operations of the organization's data centers, including the physical and virtual infrastructure. This role requires leadership and hands-on involvement in vendor management, procu...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Structure Maintenance Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $39.063 - $55.807 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, supervises, and coordinates personnel and activities involved in structural maintenance, structure inspection, and construction projects. Performs planning, cost estimating and de...
3d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Coordinator, Payroll Control
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Under general direction, oversees and coordinates complex payroll operations to ensure accurate processing, compliance with regulatory requirements, and alignment with Authority policies and union agreements. Pr...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Administrator, Capital Procurement
Chicago, Illinois
Description Salary $89,338.704 PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Under general supervision, responsible for purchasing and related capital contract administration activities within an area of the department, procuring the goods and services necessar...
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| Job Type | Full Time |