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.
Search among Chicago Transit Authority jobs
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Senior Manager, Property Maintenance
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $137,197.54 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, oversees, and manages the lease administration, budget administration, construction, and maintenance of the Authority's headquarters location at 567 W. Lake Street and various other loc...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $17.660 - $20.815 POSITION SUMMARY Provides customer assistance at the highest level to transit patrons aboard vehicles and in and around transit facilities, and assists transportation personnel as required. Qualification...
12h
| 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...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Senior Attorney - Worker's Compensation
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $133,067.20 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 workers' compensation lawsuits filed against the Auth...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Manager, Rail Station Management
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $115,069.13 POSITION SUMMARY Plans, supervises, and coordinates the activities of personnel responsible for the maintenance, customer service, and janitorial work of the Authority at all rail station facilities. Manages o...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Coordinator, HR Communications
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $83,816.55 POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision, oversees internal communications and external marketing campaigns to effectively promote HR's recruitment strategy by developing original content and creative messaging that ...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $96,578.80 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs professional work in the development and implementation of CTA occupational health and safety programs. Reviews health and safety conditions in CTA facilitie...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Associate Attorney - Compliance, Policy, & Risk - FOIA
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $104,787.50 POSITION SUMMARY CTA's Legal Department's Compliance, Policy and Risk section provides a wide range of support on matters including the Authority's portfolio of insurance contracts, internal policy/processes, ...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Coordinator, Employee Engagement, Marketing, & Outreach
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $78,254.32 POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision, oversees internal communications and external marketing campaigns to effectively promote HR's recruitment, retention, and recognition strategies by developing original conten...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Coordinator, Accessibility Services
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $87,515.60 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, coordinates the implementation and monitoring of ADA compliance initiatives across CTA's transit system. This position ensures equitable access to public transportation for cus...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |