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 $36.330 - $43.594 POSITION SUMMARY Assists Signal Maintenance in performing a variety of work activities related to Signal Maintenance. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and resp...
7h
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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...
7h
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $23.547 - $36.946 POSITION SUMMARY Receives, stores, issues and ships materials. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Inspects incoming materials to verify descriptions and quantities received. Loads and unloads materi...
7h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Transportation - Rail
Oak Park, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Manages, plans, and coordinates staff actions and performance of rail operations personnel at the route/terminal levels. Supervises operations in the respective service areas to ensure the hig...
7h
| 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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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $176,556.07840 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, directs, and coordinates all operations and activities within the Authority's Engineering Group consisting of the Power and Way Engineering, Power and Way Maintenance, and Facilities...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Specialist II - Construction
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $76,757.82400 POSITION SUMMARY Under limited supervision performs various office support activities including special studies and investigations, budget administration, records control and compilation and analyses of data...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $55.25000 POSITION SUMMARY Investigates electrical and mechanical problems as they relate to facilities maintenance equipment. Provides technical support to various departments within facilities engineering and maintenanc...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $121,959.84 POSITION SUMMARY Supervises and plans the implementation and administration of training programs for Transit Operations and Bus Service Management employees. Oversees Bus Instruction program needs including cu...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Cyber Security Endpoint Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $100,000-$120,000 POSITION SUMMARY The Cyber Security Endpoint Engineer is responsible for implementing and managing endpoint security solutions across the Chicago Transit Authority, including workstations, laptops, mobil...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |