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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Skokie, Illinois
Description SALARY $54.58 POSITION SUMMARY Performs a variety of supportive sheet metal duties relative to bus and rail car interior and exterior repair, rebuild, and replacement using a range of sheet metal including but not limited to: st...
3h
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $23.92 - $36.81 POSITION SUMMARY Performs basic cleaning duties to the interior and exterior of Authority buses and services with fuel, oil and water. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Drives buses to fueling bay ...
3h
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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...
3h
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $23.92 - $36.81 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various janitorial duties in cleaning and maintaining offices, washrooms, lunchrooms, and work areas. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Maintains garages and related build...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Specialist II, Rail Operations
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $78,254.32 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs various activities in support of the Rail Operations department, including performing organization-wide data analytics, strategic project support, department...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $126,576.04 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...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $185,000 - $205,000 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, directs and coordinates the principal planning and operating functions of the Bus and Rail Maintenance operations, programs, activities and personnel. Balance the need to meet b...
3h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Specialist II - Claims
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $74,578.21 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, provides various office and administrative support to Claims Representatives, Claims Management, and Tort attorneys within the Torts and Claims groups of the Authorit...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $74,578.21 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various office support activities including special studies and investigations, budget administration, records control and compilation and analyses of data under limited supervision. Q...
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| 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. ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |