Assistant Superintendent of Transportation

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Transportation or designee, the Superintendent of Transportation assists in all aspects of the Transportation Section including but not limited to: vacation, holiday and run picks; passenger services issues; Intelligent Bus System; work schedules; inputting operators' work in the driver pay system; daily service; commendations; labor relations; and monitoring and enforcing Pace rules, policies, and procedures. Essential functions include: 

1. Preparing and conducting annual performance reviews of Transportation Section employees.
2. Preparing documentation for issuance and handling of discipline. 
3. Monitoring absenteeism program and prepares daily operation reports including payroll exception tickets. 
4. Performing other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Age:

Must be 21 years of age or older. 

Education:

Must have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalency. An associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred. 

Experience:

Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in transit operations (or equivalent), with a working knowledge of safety, training, and customer relations. Labor relations experience is preferred. Must have a good work record.

Certifications: 

Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license (Commercial Driver's License, Class B with an air brake endorsement is preferred with a good driving record and must possess DOT certification.

Proficiencies:

Must demonstrate intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. An understanding of the Intelligent Bus System is preferred.

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.  

Physical Requirements:

This role requires sitting for extended periods, working on a computer, and attending meetings. Sometimes this role requires standing for extended periods; Be able to lift objects weighing up to 10lbs. 

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

Salary

Full Salary Range: $70,902 - $154,928

Midpoint: $112,915

Starting Salary Range: $70,902 - $91,908

Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their long-term growth potential. 

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 [email protected].