Safety and Training Administrator

$56,523 - $113,102/Yr

Pace Suburban Bus - Des Plaines, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Des Plaines, IL

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Safety and Training Administrator at Pace is responsible for developing, preparing, and implementing safety training programs and materials under the direction of the North Regional Manager. This role focuses on training individuals in bus operations, conducting safety inspections, investigating accidents, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Training individuals in bus operations.
• Providing both classroom and behind-the-wheel training/retraining of Pace's Standard Operating Procedures and defensive driving curriculum.
• Investigating accidents/incidents and tracking trends.
• Performing property, vehicle safety, and security inspections/audits.
• Developing and preparing reports.
• Tracking DOT and CDL requirements.
• Coordinating awards programs and banquets.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalency; an associate degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working in safety and/or training for public transportation, including experience in investigating, assessing, and grading accidents.
• Must possess an Illinois Class 'B' CDL with passenger and air brake endorsement for a minimum of 1 year immediately prior to date of hire.
• Must have or obtain a Class 'A' commercial driver's license within 6 months after date of hire.
• Must possess and maintain a DOT medical examiner's certificate.
• Must have or be able to obtain a DOT card within 6 months of being hired.
• Instructor certification and/or a degree in Instructional Design/Development and Accident investigation is preferred.
• Familiarity with Pace fixed routes, paratransit operations, and service area, and familiarity with OSHA Regulations and ADA regulations as they apply to public transportation is required.
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required; proficiency using Apex is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Pace Safety Training and Pace Standard Operating Procedures is preferred.
• Instructor certification and/or a degree in Instructional Design/Development and Accident investigation is preferred.

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