Full Time Bus Operator

Job Description

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring farebox to ascertain correct fare has been deposited, dispensing and collecting transfers.
2. Filing a defect card daily, noting mechanical and body defects on vehicle.
3. Reporting to dispatcher via radio any route detours, or whenever passengers might require assistance of police, medical or other services.
4. Recording farebox readings and special passenger counts as required.
5. Maintaining daily worksheet and completing accident/incident reports when necessary.
6. Other duties as assigned or required.

This position is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 21 years of age and be able to obtain a valid class B Illinois Driver's License. Must have a good work history and a record of safe driving (5 years). Must successfully pass a training and route familiarization program. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Must be able to sit and operate a vehicle for extended periods of time in all types of weather.

Salary:

$25.48/hr

Benefits Summary

Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority ("Pace"), was established to aid and assist public transportation in the six-county northeastern Illinois area consisting of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

As an equal opportunity employer, Pace seeks to employ qualified personnel in all job classifications and to provide equal opportunities in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or civil union status, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, order of protection status, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic defined under applicable law.

Thank you for your interest in Pace. If you are having difficulty completing this application or require other assistance, please contact Devlin Collins at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Job Info

• Job Identification 152
• Posting Date 11/13/2025, 04:01 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 900 E Northwest Hwy, Des Plaines, IL, 60016, US (On-site)