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,...
8h
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $91,000 - $110,000 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, develops, plans, and implements Authority Industrial Hygiene programs. Identifies, evaluates, and controls physical, chemical, and mechanical hazards within the workpla...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Handles own docket of personal injury cases. Interviews witnesses and takes depositions. Prepares witnesses for court testimony, advises them on legal processes, and apprises them of evidence needed to p...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Administration - Rail
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Supervises and coordinates administrative activities and programs in support of maintenance, transportation, and customer assistance functions within assigned locations and terminals. Plans, d...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Manages, plans and coordinates staff actions of bus operators, service supervisors, clerks, janitors, or box pullers at the garage level. Manages all bus operations in the service area and ens...
8h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $146,967.98 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, performs senior level professional legal work with "first chair" responsibilities related to personal injury matters involving the Authority, with a particular emphasis on sig...
4d
| 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...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
2025-2026 Yearlong Information Technology Procurement Administrator Intern
Chicago, Illinois
Description Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development,...
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| Job Type | Intern |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $34.055 - $48.651 POSITION SUMMARY Performs diverse and complex architectural assignments using originality and ingenuity in the design and construction of Authority facilities. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Coo...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
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 ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |