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
We will accomplish our mission by:
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Setting clear goals, standards and priorities.
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Communicating openly with customers and employees.
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Helping all of our employees develop to their fullest potential through enhanced training and education.
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Being accountable to fellow employees and customers.
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Supporting employees so that they can serve customers.
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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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Senior Manager, Service Planning
Chicago, Illinois
Description Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a Senior Manager, Service Planning in Chicago, IL with the following requirements. Master's degree in Urban Planning or Transportation Engineering or related field or foreign equivalent degre...
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $34.539 - $49.344 POSITION SUMMARY Performs architectural assignments of non-routine to moderately complex nature with some degree of latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Qualifications PRIMARY RESP...
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $25.338 - $38.980 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various duties in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and construction of railroad track, also including signaling and flagging activities associated with track construction an...
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $149,172.50 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 sig...
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $23.929 - $36.813 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 ba...
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Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $116,558.42 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 personal injury lawsuits filed against the Authority,...
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Steamfitter (Heating & Air Conditioning)
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $57.000 POSITION SUMMARY Lays out, assembles, installs and maintains pipe systems, pipe supports, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and air conditioning systems by applying knowledge of system operations and f...
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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...
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Rosemont, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59040 POSITION SUMMARY Front line management ensuring cleanliness of CTA's fleet of rail cars. Plans and coordinates the implementation of Rail Car Appearance programs and activities to ensure service levels and ...
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Cyber Security Endpoint Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $100,000-$120,000 POSITION SUMMARY The Cyber Security Endpoint Engineer is responsible for implementing and managing endpoint security solutions across the Chicago Transit Authority, including workstations, laptops, mobil...
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