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 $24.43 - $38.34 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, plans and coordinates the development, preparation, and monitoring of confidential administrative functions related to the management of large scale bus engineer...
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HR Specialist, Employee Engagement, Marketing, & Outreach
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $74,953.59 POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision, organizes, supports, and maintains employee engagement programs, events, and activities. Collaborates with internal partners to execute recognition initiatives and liaise wit...
14h
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $32.97 - $47.10 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs intermediate level professional engineering work of moderate complexity involving the selection and application of engineering techniques, procedures, a...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $58.91 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various blacksmith and welding activities in the maintenance of buses and automotive equipment. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Welds, forges, heats, shapes and bends metals. * T...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $115,069.13 POSITION SUMMARY Manages and implements required bus fleet maintenance to provide reliable service. Oversees and monitors programs and objectives to ensure buses are properly repaired, maintained, and serviced...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Coordinator, Labor Relations & Due Process
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $93,811.64 POSITION SUMMARY Assists manager with managing activities associated with the administration of the CTA's labor agreements including contract interpretation and disciplinary matters. Maintains individual caselo...
14h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $66,105.64 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, assists the human resources staff by being the first point of contact for applicants and all other visitors to the Human Resources Department. May provide administrat...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $45.55 POSITION SUMMARY Drives a truck with 2 or 3 axles to transport materials, supplies, or parts. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Drives a truck to transport tools and equipment. * Loads and unloads trucks. *...
8d
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $24.43 - $38.34 POSITION SUMMARY Assists the Infrastructure department in the review, verification, preparation, computation and filing of all utility bills and related records for the Authority's facilities. Qualificatio...
8d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $50.37 POSITION SUMMARY Prepares schematic wiring diagrams and engineering drawings of basic existing and proposed elements of the Authority's signal system. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES * Assists in the prepar...
8d
| Job Type | Full Time |