Location: Markham
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 designee, assists in all aspects of the Transportation Section including but not limited to:
- vacation, holiday, and run picks; passenger services issues Intelligent Bus System and work schedules.
- inputting operators' work in the driver pay system; daily service, commendations, labor relations, and monitoring and enforcing Pace rules, policies, and procedures.
- Prepares and conducts annual performance reviews of Transportation Section employees
- Prepares documentation for issuance and handling of discipline, monitors absenteeism program, and prepares daily operation reports including payroll exception tickets.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Age:
21+
Education:
Must possess a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma, an associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience (how many years, what specific experience):
Must have a minimum of five years' experience in transit operations (or equivalent) with a working knowledge of safety, training, and customer relations (labor relations experience preferred) and have a good work history.
Certifications:
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Illinois driver's license (Commercial Driver's License, Class B with an air brake endorsement is preferred) with a good driving record; possess DOT certification.
Proficiencies:
Must possess strong transportation, planning, math, analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills; and must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must be adept at using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, understanding of the Intelligent Bus System is preferred.
Working Conditions:
Work is mainly performed in an office environment, however work in a garage environment and outside at the fueling station is also required.
Must be available to work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. This is a safety sensitive position. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote telecommuting.
Starting salary range: $70,902 to $90,419.
Full salary range: $70,902-148,969
Salary midpoint: $109,936
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal time off.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Life Insurance (including telehealth services for certain plans)
- 401(k) and 457(b) plans
- Non-contributory pension plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dependent tuition reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Regional Ride Pass for free transportation on Metra, CTA, and Pace.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.
