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
Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance - (26000038)Description SALARY$217,380.55POSITION SUMMARYPlans, directs and coordinates t ...
Chicago, IL
Senior Buyer - (2600007I)Description SALARY$80,142.52POSITION SUMMARYPerforms and is responsible for purchasing activities wi ...
Chicago, IL
Rail Equipment Tech III - (2600007H)Description SALARY$32.50 - $51.08POSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of Equipment Enginee ...
Chicago, IL
Occupational Safety Officer - (2600007G)Description SALARY$98,993.27POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs profe ...
Chicago, IL
Rail Customer Service Representative / Security Controller - (2600007F)Description SALARY$50.98POSITION SUMMARYMonitors bus a ...
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$28.85POSITION SUMMARY Operates a bus over an established ...
Chicago, IL
Bus Mechanic - (25000097)Description SALARYPer the current CBA, below is the Bus Mechanic pay progression:1-12 Months - $37.6 ...
Chicago, IL
Vice President, Technology - (26000074)Description SALARY$204,344.12 - $215,160.08POSITION SUMMARYProvides digital transforma ...
Chicago, IL
Senior Attorney - Torts - (2600006L)Description SALARY$116,558.42POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, performs a broad ...
Chicago, IL
Chief Attorney - Torts - (2600006M)Description SALARY$149,172.50POSITION SUMMARYUnder direction, performs senior level profes ...