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Chicago Transit Authority

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) operates the nation's second largest public transportation system and covers the City of Chicago and 35 surrounding suburbs. On an average weekday, approximately 1.6 million rides are taken on the CTA.

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


cta communityWe 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 Transit Authority

Rail Quality Improvement Technician

Skokie, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $28.860 - $41.228 POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision, monitors the quality of repairs and maintenance work performed on Rail Vehicles at the Authority's Rail Vehicle Maintenance and Terminal Facilities. Qualifications PRI...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Electrical Engineer III - Vehicle Maintenance

Skokie, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $34.055 - $48.651 POSITION SUMMARY Performs electrical engineering projects involving the application of a comprehensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the operation and maintenance o...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Associate Attorney - Corporate

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $100,000 - $106,000 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority's General Counsel. Represents the Authority in corporate matters, with a particular emph...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Senior Project Manager, Rail Capital Project Oversight

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $125,000 - $130,000 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, coordinates, and manages the implementation of policies and procedures related to the activities of Rail Operations personnel, equipment, and facilities as they relate to capita...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Director, IT Infrastructure

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $155,000 - $185,000 POSITION SUMMARY Oversees the organization's IT infrastructure strategy, implementation, and management. Leads a team of managers to ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of all IT systems ...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Manager, IT Asset Management

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $110,000 - $120,000 POSITION SUMMARY The IT Asset Manager is responsible for the planning, management, and coordination of the organization's IT assets, including hardware, software, and related services. This role ensure...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Flagger

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $23.056 - $35.469 POSITION SUMMARY Under direct supervision, coordinates the movement of trains through slow zones in construction or maintenance sites in order to protect workers, equipment, and structures. Qualification...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Senior Attorney - Corporate

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $115,000 - $130,000 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority's General Counsel. Represents the Authority in corporate matters, with a particular emph...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Rail Equipment Tech III

Skokie, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

Description SALARY $32.503 - $51.083 POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of Equipment Engineers, performs a range of senior level technician assignments. Prepares specifications and interprets them during the design and construction phases...

Job Type Full Time
Chicago Transit Authority

Architect III

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Transit Authority

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...

Job Type Full Time
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