Manager, Bus Instruction

Description

SALARY

$121,959.84

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and plans the implementation and administration of training programs for Transit Operations' Bus Service employees. Supervises the administration of training programs for bus personnel, other departments of the Authority and outside agencies.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the Authority's Bus Training Programs. Facilitates and supports training initiatives for all areas of Transit Instruction.

o Coordinates with Learning & Support in developing and evaluating Bus Instruction Training Programs.

o Ensures that training programs are being conducted effectively and efficiently by Bus Instructors by performing audits.

o Confers with department staff to determine training initiatives, analyze training needs, set objectives and assess the overall effectiveness of training efforts.

o Works with Bus Operations to review established criteria for promotional programs and eligibility for training opportunities, notifies eligibility of garages and individuals, and presents to classes.

o Plans for long and short term training needs. Responds to requests for revisions to existing programs, develops new programs and training to meet long term agency directives (equip, customer service, procedures / policies, major projects.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs :

Job Title

CHALLENGES

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

WORKING CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

Additional Details Employees and / or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

Please click link below to review the benefits offered at the CTA.

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Primary Location

: USA-Illinois-Chicago

Job

: Training and Instruction

Job Posting

: Nov 21, 2025, 5 : 34 : 38 PM

Position Type : Full-time Permanent (FTP)