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 Description - Internal This position is classified as PART TIME. Candidates hired into Part-Time Bus Operator will remain part-time for the duration of their employment at CTA. In order to become Full-Time Bus Operators, part-ti...
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Cyber Security Network Firewall Administrator
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Salary $100,000-$120,000 The Cyber Security Firewall Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, and ongoing administration of firewall and remote access systems to safeguard the Chicago Tran...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Cyber Security Endpoint Engineer
Chicago, Illinois
Description POSITION SUMMARY Salary $100,000-$120,000 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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| Job Type | Full Time |
Skokie, Illinois
Description SALARY $55.76 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various blacksmith and welding activities in the maintenance of rail vehicle equipment. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Welds, cuts, forges, heats, shapes and bends ferrous and non...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY This is a union represented position with a stating rate of $33.862 POSITION SUMMARY Performs electrical engineering work involving the application of a comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices in b...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $17.016 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.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Project Manager, Engineering Safety Certification
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $110,872.59 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, assists with the development, implementation, and management of the FTA Safety and Security Certification (SSC) process for Infrastructure Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). ...
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| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $146,967.98 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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| Job Type | Full Time |
2025-2026 Yearlong Internship and Education Program Management Intern
Chicago, Illinois
Description Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development,...
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| Job Type | Intern |
2025-2026 Yearlong Training Specialist Intern
Chicago, Illinois
Description Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development,...
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| Job Type | Intern |