Under the direction of the Superintendent of Transportation, Division Manager, or designee, the Dispatcher and Supervisor performs road supervisor and/or dispatcher duties. Supervision encompasses all field operations including:

# Monitoring the performance of Bus Operators to ensure that fixed route service is provided and that Bus Operators perform in accordance with Pace standards.

# Performing field supervision of Pace fixed route service, special events, and other activities; IBS supervision and coordination of bus routes and Bus Operators.

# Operating and monitoring radio and IBS; Coordinating detours and notifying proper authorities in emergencies, breakdowns, or upon Bus Operator's request.

# Operating a bus when required.

# Answering telephone calls and responding to inquiries.

# The performance of these duties may be required at any time of the day and night, any day and night of the week. This is a safety sensitive position and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Must have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalency.

Must have or be able to obtain within 90 of being hired, a valid Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsements, and have, or obtain within 90 days of being hired, a DOT card.

Must have knowledge of the service area, particularly routes that originate from this facility.

Must demonstrate intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Must be able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information in a professional manner.

This role requires sitting for extended periods, typing on a computer, and attending meetings.

This position is based on an office setting, with standard office equipment, including a computer, phone, and desk space.

The business needs of Pace may require operating a bus in all weather conditions and being exposed to inclement weather.

This position is not eligible for a hybrid work schedule or remote work.

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.

If you are having difficulty completing this application or require other assistance, please contact Devlin Collins at devlin.

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