The following promotion opportunity is available to qualified Pace applicants. Bids received by Human Resources from current Pace employees within ten (10) business days of this position being posted will be considered prior to those submitted by any non-Pace applicants. Employees with access to Oracle HCM must bid via this platform. All other employees should apply via regular mail, interoffice mail, facsimile [(847)228-4206], or email (job.bids@pacebus.com).

PLEASE NOTE: No bids will be accepted beyond the application deadline.

Posting Date: July 13, 2026 Application Deadline: July 24, 2026

Job Description:

Reporting to the Superintendent of Maintenance, the Foreman assists in supervising maintenance personnel and overseeing vehicle repair and maintenance activities. Essential functions include:

Supervising vehicle repair and maintenance activities.
Assigning work to employees using Oracle.
Reviewing work orders for time and material usage.
Monitoring employee attendance.
Responding to road calls.
Providing instructions and on-the-job training to mechanics.
Generating and reviewing reports.
Performing administrative duties.
Updating and maintaining vehicle repair logs.
Overseeing vehicle servicing, interior cleaning, and facility repairs.
Inspecting the facility to ensure safety and security compliance.
Performing other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Age:

Must be 21 and over.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Must have at least four (4) years prior experience with diesel/gas maintenance and repair and/or technical training to include diesel engines, bus electrical, suspension and hydraulic systems, DOT regulations, and preventative maintenance, and must have a good work record; supervisory experience is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:

Must have or able to obtain a Class A Illinois Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and passenger endorsements within 90 days of being hired.

Must have DOT certification.

A/C certification is preferred.

Proficiencies:

Must pass the Foreman exam.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to read and follow blueprint, schematics, and maintenance manuals.

Must be proficient using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a garage setting with exposure to loud noises and noxious odors, and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather. The performance of these duties may be required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 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 assigned equipment, and lift and carry objects up to 100 lbs. This is a safety sensitive position.

Salary

Full salary range: $56,523 - $123,507

Salary Midpoint: $90,015

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $73,269 - $90,015

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

BENENFITS 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 devlin.collins@pacebus.com.

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