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 $85,287.53 POSITION SUMMARY Instructs, develops, revises and evaluates new and existing training programs conducted for Rail Maintenance personnel involved primarily in the following fields: computer network troubleshooti...
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Senior Project Manager, Communication Systems
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $127,930.48 POSITION SUMMARY The Communications Systems Department is responsible for a portfolio technologies including but not limited to power control systems, train and bus communications, telecommunications, telephon...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Manager, Control Center
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $143,033.88 POSITION SUMMARY Develops, directs, manages, coordinates and integrates the functions and activities of Control Center Bus, Rail, Power, Rail Customer Service Representative/Security Controllers, and Communica...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $55.078 POSITION SUMMARY Controls and directs the Supply of 600-volt DC (Direct Current) traction power for the Authority's Rail Transit System. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Controls switching of 600-volt DC ...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Attorney - Labor & Employment
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $116,558.41 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority's General Counsel. Represents the Authority in employment litigation and labor arbitrations and ...
15h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $100,965.92 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs legal work with responsibilities related to labor and employment matters involving the Authority. Works with senior attorneys in employment litigation, labo...
15h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $27.071 - $42.48 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various functions to prepare and process warranty claims for submission to bus manufacturers and components suppliers. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Retrieves and inp...
15h
| 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...
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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...
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| 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 R...
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| Job Type | Full Time |