Careers at CTA
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.
Our Culture
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 Keep Chicago Moving
Our employees are part of five major lines of business: maintenance, infrastructure, administration, operations, and technology. Meet a few of them and listen to their stories by clicking on their image below.
Employee Benefits
We offer competitive benefits that protect our employees and their families. Our total compensation package includes medical and dental insurance, a defined contribution pension plan, deferred compensation plans (401k and 457), paid holidays and vacation, long-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and free personal access to CTA and Pace transit systems, among other great benefits. Learn more about our employee benefits.
Ready to Come Aboard?
Explore our featured positions or select “all postings” for a complete list of career opportunities. New applicants or former employees should complete new applicant registration prior to applying. Current employees should sign in with their employee credentials on the internal careers website.
Upcoming Career Fairs/Events Recruit
Military Chicago All Veterans Job Fair
October 8, 2015 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Macy's on State Street
111 North State St.
Chicago, IL 60602 (map)
Visit organizer’s website for more information. Veteran and/or spouse should register prior to attending event.
Hiring Initiatives
We Value Our Veterans
CTA is committed to hiring qualified veterans. We value the leadership, intuition, technical skills, and dedication to safety these men and women demonstrated while serving and can bring to our organization.
Second Chance Program
The Second Chance Program offers candidates with barriers to employment an opportunity with our bus or railcar servicers groups. This valuable work experience may better position the individual for a meaningful full-time career. The program is offered in partnership with the City of Chicago, the Department of Family and Support Services and social service agencies. See Second Chance Program to learn more about eligibility requirements and find contact information for social service agency partners.
For Students and Recent Graduates
Add CTA to your resume by participating in our internship, legal internship or high school cooperative training program. Our programs are thoughtfully designed so that participants have an opportunity to build workplace confidence and have meaningful experiences.
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Internship Program
Our paid internship program is open to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of academic backgrounds. Find opportunities that fit your field of study, including logistics, transit operations, engineering, technology management, planning and scheduling, human resources, and purchasing. See CTA Internship Program for more information.
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Legal Internship Program
Our paid legal internship program grants current law students the opportunity to practice law under the supervision and mentorship of a CTA attorney. Our legal interns have taken depositions, represented the agency in arbitrations, presented motions in court, researched and drafted legal memoranda, and reviewed contracts. See CTA Legal Internship Program for more information.
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High School Cooperative Training Program (Co-Op)
Our paid Co-Op training program provides valuable work experience for bright and enthusiastic Chicago-area juniors and seniors through the following partnering agencies: Amandla Charter School, Glenwood Academy and Urban Alliance. Co-Op participants support department administration and are placed on special project teams. See High School Co-Op Program for more information.
The CTA complies with all federal and state laws forbidding discrimination and will attempt to provide a reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.