Employee Recruitment Events

Bus Operator "Hire-on-the-Spot" Events

Get hired immediately for available bus operator 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 bus operator "Hire on the Spot" dates:

• December 12 and 19, 2024 - Arlington Heights
  
  Candidates for positions at North, North Shore, Northwest, River, and West Divisions can come to Pace headquarters (550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights) at either 9:00 am or 1:00 pm, with testing beginning promptly at 9:30 and 1:30. While there, one can apply for employment, get interviewed, and take a 90-minute Customer Service Assessment test. Attendees can get hired immediately and start work right away for positions at North, North Shore, Northwest, River, and West Divisions. It is encouraged that candidates complete an application online before the event and bring a copy of the confirmation with them. Please bring your valid Illinois driver’s license and a Court Purpose DMV or Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Report (MVR, also called “Driving Record Abstract” in Illinois). If you have questions about this opportunity, please call 847-228-3572. For more information click here.
   
• December 12 and 19, 2024  - Markham
  
  Candidates for positions at Fox Valley, Heritage, South and Southwest Divisions can come to Pace Central Training & Customer Relations Facility (2107B W. 163rd Place, Markham) at either 9:00 am or 1:00 pm, with testing beginning promptly at 9:30 and 1:30. While there, one can apply for employment, get interviewed, and take a 90-minute Customer Service Assessment test. Attendees can get hired immediately and start work right away at Fox Valley, Heritage, South and Southwest Divisions. It is encouraged that candidates complete an application online before the event and bring a copy of the confirmation with them. Please bring your valid Illinois driver’s license and a Court Purpose DMV or Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Report (MVR, also called “Driving Record Abstract” in Illinois). If you have questions about this opportunity, please call 847-228-3572.  For more information click here.
   
• Every weekday between 1:00 - 3:00 pm (except Thursdays) at River Division in Elgin, Heritage Division in Plainfield or Fox Valley Division in North Aurora. At these locations, candidates can show up and be interviewed by division staff right on the spot! Please bring your valid Illinois driver’s license and a Court Purpose DMV or Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Report (MVR, also called “Driving Record Abstract” in Illinois).