Location: Plainfield
Office: Revenue Services
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 Description:
Under the direction of the Division Manager or designate, The Safety & Training Manager I is responsible for the development and administration of safety and training programs for personnel authorized to drive revenue vehicles; Job duties include:
- Monitoring annual physicals of safety sensitive employees, FTA drug and alcohol regulations and physicals;
- Monitoring and reporting workers compensation, FMLA, and short term disability;
- Investigating accidents and reviewing reports and preventability assessments of all accidents;
- Conducting building and vehicle safety inspections, safety counseling, training and retraining, and safety meetings;
- Implementing programs designed to protect the safety of employees, passengers, and the public;
- Performing other duties as assigned or directed.
Qualifications
Education:
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
Must have a good work history with a minimum of three years' experience in transportation or related experience.
Must have a thorough knowledge of safety, training, and operations including standard operating procedures and defensive bus driving, experience in accident investigation is preferred.
Certifications:
Must have a valid Class B commercial driver's license with air brake and passenger endorsements, no preventable accidents in the 24 months preceding the bid application up until the date of hire and must possess.
Must have or be able to obtain, a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
Proficiencies:
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; problem solving skills; public relations expertise; mathematical proficiency; and quick, accurate decision-making skills.
Must have demonstrated computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Suite programs (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
Knowledge of the service area is preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day and night, any day and night of the week. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and the performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day and night, any day and night of the week. Work is primarily performed in an office environment but work in a garage environment and outdoors in all weather conditions is also required. This position is not eligible for hybrid or remote telecommuting.
Salary
Full Salary Range: $63,306-133,008
Midpoint: $98,157
Starting salary range: $63,306-98,157
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.
