CTA

Transportation

VicePresident,VehicleMaintenance

$185–205k May 30, 2026 FULL TIME
The Brief

“Vice President, Vehicle Maintenance at CTA. Skills: Vehicle maintenance, Operations management, Service delivery. Plan bus and rail maintenance operations. Direct bus and rail maintenance operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet budget marks; Improve ridership; Move organization toward customer focus; Minimize service delays; Ensure peak service levels

Industry & Context.

Transportation
Problems you'll solve

Minimize service delays; Eliminate safety problems; Improve operation efficiencies

Eligibility Requirements

Live within CTA Service Area, Work around energized electrical current, Work around moving trains, Work around moving equipment, Walk elevated structures, Walk rail yards, Travel to CTA locations, Travel to vendor locations, Travel to transit property locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 10 years experience implementing vehicle maintenance programs, 5 years supervisory or management experience, Extensive executive level managerial experience, Maintain Rail Safety and Incident Commander cards, Possess valid driver's license

What You'll Do.

Plan bus and rail maintenance operations

Direct bus and rail maintenance operations

Coordinate bus and rail maintenance operations

Oversee maintenance programs and procedures

Ensure high quality maintenance services

Provide maintenance services safely

Provide maintenance services efficiently

Provide maintenance services expeditiously

Oversee communication during service disruptions

Oversee communication during equipment issues

Establish programs to meet Authority objectives

Develop accountable organization

Administer maintenance responsibilities

Formulate longer-term goals

Formulate longer-term objectives

Coordinate maintenance operations activities

Ensure peak service levels

Maintain sufficient security levels

Interface with the public

Interface with the media

Develop relationships with transit jurisdictions

Develop relationships with governmental agencies

Foster beneficial relationships

Keep Chief Transit Officer apprised

Keep Mechanical Officers apprised

Keep General Managers apprised

Keep abreast of new developments

Keep abreast of advancements

Monitor staff performance

Evaluate staff performance

Review personnel actions

Recommend personnel actions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional coordination; Vendor management; Stakeholder management; Interface with management; Interface with public; Interface with media; Work with transit jurisdictions; Work with governmental agencies

Communication Scope

Written communications; Oral communications

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