Location: Melrose Park
Office: Revenue Services
Department: Bus Operations
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, or designate, is responsible for supervising all field operations. Essential duties include:
- investigating accidents, passenger incidents, vehicle breakdowns and monitoring the performance of Bus Operators;
- conducting continuous checks on schedules, routes, passenger loads and boarding, and road conditions to ensure Bus Operators adhere to Pace rules and schedules;
- assisting and instructing Bus Operators on maintaining service in emergency situations;
- performing Dispatch duties as needed; and
- performing other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Age:
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Education:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
Experience:
Must have at least 3 years of transportation experience with extensive knowledge of the RTA transit system and Pace’s service area.
Licenses/Certifications:
Must have a valid Illinois Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or equivalent and a clean driving record.
Proficiencies:
Must have the ability to effectively supervise Bus Operators. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to make quick and accurate decisions. Must have a good work history.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, and capable of lifting 75 pounds to waist height, maintaining and carrying that weight for a minimum of ten feet.
This position is safety sensitive.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors where the employee may be exposed to loud noises and/or inclement weather. The performance of these duties may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
This position is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule or telecommuting.
Salary:
Starting salary - $40.45/hr
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
This position is subject to the terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
