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
FULL TIME BUS OPERATOR - (25000099)Description STARTING SALARY$28.152POSITION SUMMARY Operates a bus over an established ...
Chicago, IL
Coordinator, Rail Car Appearance - (26000009)Description SALARY$83,816.51200POSITION SUMMARYFront line supervisors ensuring c ...
Chicago, IL
Control Center Communications Coordinator - (26000008)Description SALARY$39.077POSITION SUMMARYEnsures that appropriate commu ...
Chicago, IL
Investigator - (26000007)Description SALARY$85,268.726POSITION SUMMARYUnder general direction, investigates infractions by em ...
Chicago, IL
Coordinator, Second Chance Programs - (26000006)Description SALARY$86,610.36800POSITION SUMMARYThe Chicago Transit Authority' ...
Chicago, IL
Deputy Chief Engineer - (2500008K)Description SALARY$176,556.07840POSITION SUMMARYPlans, directs, and coordinates all operati ...
Chicago, IL
Architect II - (26000005)Description SALARY$34.539 - $49.344POSITION SUMMARYPerforms architectural assignments of non-routine ...
Chicago, IL
Construction Safety Officer - (26000002)Description SALARY$97,709.435POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, helps to crea ...
Chicago, IL
Signal Engineer I - (26000004)Description SALARY$50.37POSITION SUMMARYPrepares schematic wiring diagrams and engineering draw ...
Chicago, IL
Track Worker - (26000003)Description SALARY$25.338 - $38.980POSITION SUMMARYPerforms various duties in the inspection, mainte ...
Chicago, IL
Senior Occupational Health & Safety Specialist - (26000001)Description SALARYSALARY$125,000 - $132,500POSITION SUMMARYPla ...
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 ...
Chicago, IL
Bus Mechanic - (25000097)Description SALARY$36.727 - $45.909POSITION SUMMARYUnder direct supervision, performs comprehensive ...
Chicago, IL
Steamfitter (Heating & Air Conditioning) - (2500009A)Description SALARY$57.000POSITION SUMMARYLays out, assembles, instal ...
Chicago, IL
Bus Servicer - (25000098)Description SALARY$23.929 - $36.813POSITION SUMMARYPerforms basic cleaning duties to the interior an ...
Chicago, IL
Senior Manager, Service Planning - (2500008A)Description Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a Senior Manager, Service Plann ...
Chicago, IL
Associate Attorney - Torts - (2500006E)Description SALARY $106,014.21 POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision, fu ...