Location: Des Plaines
Office: Revenue Service
Department: Safety
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 Descriptions:
Under the direction of the North Regional Manager, the Safety and Training Administrator is responsible for assisting with developing, preparing, and implementing safety training programs and materials. Responsibilities include:
- Training individuals in bus operations.
- Providing both classroom and behind the wheel training/retraining of Pace's Standard Operating Procedures and defensive driving curriculum.
- Investigating accidents/incidents and tracking trends.
- Performing property, vehicle safety, and security inspections/audits.
- Developing and preparing reports.
- Tracking DOT and CDL requirements.
- Coordinating awards programs and banquets.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Age:
Must be 21 and over.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalency; an associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience working in safety and/or training for public transportation including experience in investigating, assessing, and grading accidents.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must possess an Illinois Class "B" CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement for a
minimum of 1 year immediately prior to date of hire.
Must have or obtain a Class "A" commercial driver's license within 6 months after date of hire. Must possess and maintain a DOT medical examiner's certificate.
Must have or be able to obtain a DOT card within 6 months of being hired.
Instructor certification and/or a degree in Instructional Design/Development and Accident investigation is preferred.
Proficiencies:
Familiarity with Pace fixed routes, paratransit operations, and service area, and familiarity with OSHA Regulations and ADA regulations as they apply to public transportation is required.
Familiarity with Pace Safety Training and Pace Standard Operating Procedures is preferred.
Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required, proficiency using Apex is preferred.
Must be detail-oriented and possess and demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and decision-making skills and must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Working Conditions:
This position is based in a typical office setting, with standard office equipment, including a computer, phone, and desk space, and local travel to other operating divisions is required. Performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day and night, and any day or night of the week. This position is not eligible for telecommuting or a hybrid work schedule.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, operate Pace equipment, and lift objects up to 10 pounds. Must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Salary:
Full salary range: $56,523-$113,102
Midpoint: $84,813
Starting salary range: $70,668 to $84,813
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
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.pacebus.com and include your resume with your application.
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.
