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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Control Center Communications Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $37.096 POSITION SUMMARY Ensures that appropriate communication with internal and external customers is maintained. Supports electronic communications efforts, assuring updates and status changes are provided in a timely ...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $72,797.80 POSITION SUMMARY Works to ensure that the administration of compensation and classification programs are internally equitable, externally competitive, properly administered, and in compliance with labor agreeme...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Steamfitter (Heating & Air Conditioning)
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $52.00 POSITION SUMMARY Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and air conditioning systems by applying knowledge of system operations and fo...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Transportation - Rail
Chicago, 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...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Coordinator, Rail Car Appearance
Rosemont, Illinois
Description SALARY $79,566.28 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...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $145,000 - $165,000 POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for, plans, manages, and coordinates CTA's network systems staff, network systems operations, equipment, and end user support for data systems, landline, cellular, wireless...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $121,959.84 POSITION SUMMARY Directs, manages, coordinates and integrates the functions and activities of Control Center Bus, Rail, Power, Rail Customer Service Representative/Security Controllers, and Communication Coord...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $87,645.70 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, coordinates the work of staff engaged in preparing, processing, evaluating, maintaining, and reporting on the Authority's payroll. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILI...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Manager, Client Computing & User Support
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $130,000 - $160,000 POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Client Computing and End User Support will lead a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality desktop support and optimizing user experiences. This role demands...
10h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $35.388 POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision, performs comprehensive maintenance and repair work on Authority buses. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Performs troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and maintenanc...
18h
| Job Type | Full Time |