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  • www.transitchicago.com
  • Chicago, IL
  • 10000+ Employees
  • 1947
  • Government
  • Taxi & Car Services
  • $500 million to $1 billion (USD)

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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is focused on helping you get to where you need to go. The CTA operates the second-largest public transportation system in the US. On a typical weekday, CTA passengers take about 1.6 million rides on the agency's buses and trains, which travel ...
Mission: “We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.”

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Chicago Transit Authority Reviews

Chicago Transit Authority373
3.2
69%
Recommend to a Friend
49%
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Dorval R. Carter, Jr.
Dorval R. Carter, Jr.
63 Ratings
5.0
Former Employee

"Good job"

Mar 9, 2023 - Bus Operator in Chicago, IL

Pros

Salary and benefits are good for stability

Cons

Works lots of hours and rarely have weekends or holidays off
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Diversity & Inclusion at Chicago Transit Authority

3.5
(106 Reviews)

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Chicago Transit Authority Interviews

Experience
Positive55%
Negative23%
Neutral22%
Getting an Interview
Applied online75%
Employee Referral8%
Campus Recruiting6%
Difficulty
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  1. Bus Operator Interview

    Anonymous Employee in Chicago, IL
    Accepted Offer
    Neutral Experience
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    Application

    I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Chicago Transit Authority (Chicago, IL)

    Interview

    Very formal. Be prepared to answer scenario based questions. They want serious candidates who will take the job serious and public safety. Remain professional throughout the process. Also be HONEST about everything during the hiring process
    Interview

    "How have you handled a stressful situation?"

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What is paid time off like at Chicago Transit Authority?

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Employees rate Chicago Transit Authority 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 373 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Overall, 69% of employees would recommend working at Chicago Transit Authority to a friend. This is based on 373 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

55% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Chicago Transit Authority as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Chicago Transit Authority.

41% of employees think that Chicago Transit Authority has a positive business outlook. This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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