Chicago Transit Authority | Diversity Employer
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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Data Analyst, Asset Management
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, the Asset Management Data Analyst provides a range of analytical support to CTA's enterprise-wide Asset Management Program. Combines analytical and data management techniques to provid...
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| Category | Financial and Investment Analysts |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Coordinator, Fare Systems - Service Level
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Innovation Office manages the Agency's Open Standards Fare Collection System, called Ventra, which collects over $1 million each day in fare revenue and is the Nation's first account-based transit fare colle...
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| Category | Computer User Support Specialists |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description 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 significant personal i...
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| Category | Lawyers |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Manager, Operations & Safety Innovations
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Innovation Office works directly with other departments to provide policy development support and project management resources for innovative technology and strategic process or product implementations, incl...
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| Category | Architectural and Engineering Managers |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Manager, Transportation Analytics
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, manages strategic analysis of various data sources and maintains/builds models and tools to estimate and project customer patterns, including existing and new impacts from proposed projects or c...
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| Category | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Lead Business Systems Analyst, Innovations
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY The Innovation Office manages the Agency's Open Standards Fare Collection System, called Ventra, which collects fare revenue for approximately 4 million rides per week. The Office also works directly with other ...
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| Category | Computer Systems Analysts |
| Job Type | Full Time |
2022 - 2023 Yearlong Facilities Maintenance Engineering MEP 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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| Category | Mechanical Engineers |
| Job Type | Intern |
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, develops and manages a comprehensive data-driven approach to monitoring transit service levels in order to identify where, when, and how operating efficiencies and service improvements...
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| Category | Urban and Regional Planners |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Skokie, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Overhauls, repairs damage and performs diagnostic tests to electrical and electronic systems on rail car vehicles. Performs diagnostic evaluations and rebuilds various electrical and electronic equipment. Qualif...
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| Category | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Project Manager, Vehicle Engineering (Bus Maintenance)
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, provides project oversight and technical support for Authority Bus and/or Rail capital vehicle programs involved in the improvement, upgrade, repair, cleaning, safety, overhaul, and maintenance ...
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| Category | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
| Job Type | Full Time |
