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 $37.77 - $50.37 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 respon...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $78,254.32 POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the daily payment processing & reporting of the Authority's operating accounts and cash forecasting. Prepares and researches financial and operational information for analysis. ...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Cyber Security Firewall Administrator
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $120,565.16 POSITION SUMMARY The Cyber Security Firewall Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing administration of firewall and remote access systems to safeguard the Chicago Transit Au...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Skokie, Illinois
Description SALARY $56.30 POSITION SUMMARY Prepares interior and exterior surfaces for painting such as rail vehicles, equipment, office furniture, and a variety of transportation signs. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepares in...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $204,344.12 - $215,160.08 POSITION SUMMARY Provides digital transformation leadership, strategic vision, and drives the modernization of the CTA's systems and technologies - including enterprise systems, public transit sy...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $36.72 POSITION SUMMARY Inspects, maintains, and repairs rail vehicles. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Inspects and repairs various components of rail vehicles, such as parking and emergency brakes; inverter, c...
6d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $83,816.55 - $85,910.24 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, front line supervision ensuring cleanliness of CTA's bus fleet by coordinating, supervising and overseeing bus servicers and other staff assigned to the section. M...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $85,911.96 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, develops recruitment strategies and supports multiple business units in full life cycle recruiting of various professional and trade positions including union and non...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Training Specialist, Internship & Educational Programs
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $81,957.74 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, executes internship program initiatives focused on enhancing the job readiness and educational experience of potential employees through comprehensive internship prog...
7d
| Job Type | Intern |
Coordinator, Insurance Controls
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $89,703.49 POSITION SUMMARY Coordinates the activities of Risk Compliance and Insurance activities across the CTA System. Assist the Deputy General Counsel in the review, recommendations, approval, processing and overall ...
7d
| Job Type | Full Time |