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Pace is holding events across Chicago and the suburbs to showcase our employment opportunities to job seekers.
Employee Recruitment Events
College "Pre-Hire" and "Hire on the Spot" events
Our partnerships with several local colleges remove any financial barriers for those interested in joining the next generation of our professional bus drivers by covering the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with a Class “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit course. Olive-Harvey College, Harper College, Elgin Community College, South Suburban College, Joliet Junior College, and Prairie State University have all partnered with Pace to offer these courses, which serve as a pathway to meaningful careers in public transportation.
Pace and our college partners offer a customized two-week course to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. Interested applicants begin by attending a three-hour pre-hire event to meet with Pace staff and complete a screening process which includes application completion, an assessment questionnaire, and a background check. All candidates must bring a valid Illinois driver’s license and a DMV or Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Report (MVR, also called “Driving Record Abstract” in Illinois) with no more than two infractions or tickets in the last five years.
Meet with Pace Bus at any of the events listed below and learn more about becoming a professional bus operator. Attendees can complete a screening process and qualified candidates will be enrolled in a FREE two-week Class “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit course.
Upcoming college pre-hire event dates:
- June 6, 2023 | Harper College
6 PM - 9 PM | Learn more here! - June 14, 2023 | Joliet Junior College
6 PM – 9 PM | More information coming soon! - June 15, 2023 | UTI Career Day
8:30 AM – 2 PM | More information coming soon! - June 15, 2023 | Lincoln Tech
6 PM – 7:30 PM | More information coming soon! - June 20, 2023 | Triton College
6 PM – 9 PM | More information coming soon! - June 20, 2023 | Prairie State College
6 PM – 9 PM | More information coming soon! - June 21, 2023 | Olive Harvey College
10 AM – 2 PM | Learn more here! - July 7, 2023 | UTI Pace Day
8:30 AM – 2 PM | More information coming soon! - July 11, 2023 | Olive Harvey College
6 PM – 9 PM | Learn more here! - July 13, 2023 | Lincoln Tech
10:30 AM – 1 PM | More information coming soon! - Sept. 7, 2023 | College of Lake College
4 PM – 7 PM | More information coming soon! - Oct. 12, 2023 | College of Lake College
4 PM – 7 PM | More information coming soon!
"Hire on the Spot" events
Looking for a rewarding career with excellent pay and benefits? Get hired immediately for available bus operator, mechanic, and administrative positions at Pace Bus "Hire on the Spot" events!
At these events, prospective employees will learn more about Pace, complete applications for open positions, and can take a pre-employment assessment for professional bus operator (driver) positions. As part of their ongoing efforts to remove financial barriers for the next generation of professional bus drivers, Pace provides FREE Class “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL) permit courses and paid training for bus operators and mechanics.
Upcoming "Hire on the Spot" dates:
- June 1, 2023 (and every Thursday thereafter)
Candidates can come to Pace headquarters (550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights) at either 9:30am or 1pm. While there, one can apply for employment at Pace Northwest Division, get interviewed, and (for bus operator candidates) take a 90-minute Customer Service Assessment test. Attendees can get hired immediately and start work right away at our division in Des Plaines. Pre-registration is not necessary, but if you have questions about this opportunity, please call 847-228-3572.
