About Us
Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.7 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. The success of our transit system is a direct result of 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.

At CTA, we believe that 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.

Our employees are part of five major lines of business: maintenance, infrastructure, administration, operations, and technology.

Our Employees Keep Chicago Moving
Chicago, IL
Benefits Services Specialist - (2600003Q)Description SALARY $72,220.03POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs a v ...
Chicago, IL
Rail Quality Improvement Technician - (2600003P)Description SALARY$34.31 - $49.01POSITION SUMMARYUnder supervision, monitors ...
Chicago, IL
Manager, Administration - Rail Station Management - (2600003O)Description SALARY$115,069.13POSITION SUMMARYSupervises and coo ...
Chicago, IL
Line Worker Helper - (2600003N)Description SALARY$37.77 - $50.37POSITION SUMMARYAssists Lineman in the installation and maint ...
Chicago, IL
Architect II - (2600003M)Description SALARY$34.539 - $49.344POSITION SUMMARYPerforms architectural assignments of non-routine ...
Chicago, IL
Bus Controller - (2600001E)Description SALARY$54.25POSITION SUMMARYMonitors buses along the service routes.  Facilitates ...
Chicago, IL
2026-2027 Yearlong EEO and Compliance Programs Intern - (2600000X)Description Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest ...
Chicago, IL
Bus Mechanic - (25000097)Description SALARYPer the current CBA, below is the Bus Mechanic pay progression:1-12 Months - $36.7 ...
Chicago, IL
Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance - (26000038)Description SALARY$185,000 - $205,000POSITION SUMMARYPlans, directs and coord ...
Chicago, IL
Vice President, Technology - (26000039)Description SALARY$204,344.12 - $215,160.08POSITION SUMMARYProvides digital transforma ...
Chicago, IL
Part-Time Bus Operator - (2500005R)Description Description - InternalThis position is classified as PART TIME. Candidate ...
Chicago, IL
FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR - (2600002J)Description STARTING SALARY$28.152POSITION SUMMARY Operates a bus over an established ...
Chicago, IL
Signal Helper - (2600003I)Description SALARY$37.779 - $50.372POSITION SUMMARYAssists Signal Maintenance in performing a varie ...
Chicago, IL
Manager, Maintenance - Bus - (2600003L)Description SALARY$115,069.13POSITION SUMMARYManages and implements required bus fleet ...
Chicago, IL
Specialist, Talent Assessment and Analytics - (2600003K)Description SALARY$74,953.59POSITION SUMMARYUnder direction, administ ...
Chicago, IL
Senior Attorney - Torts - (2500006F)Description SALARY$116,558.42POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs a broad ...
Chicago, IL
Chief Attorney - Torts - (2500006K)Description SALARY$149,172.50POSITION SUMMARYUnder direction, performs senior level profes ...