Transit Scheduler (entry level) - Pace Suburban Bus (Arlington Heights)

Who: The Service Planning & Scheduling group of Pace Suburban Bus in Arlington Heights, Illinois, located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago accessible by public transportation, seeks a Transit Scheduler. Pace is a large public transit agency providing fixed route, alternative services, ride share and ADA transportation in a 3500 square mile area of Northeastern Illinois serving 280 communities. More information about Pace can be found at www.pacebus.com. Pace headquarters is served directly by Bus Routes 606 & 757 for connections from rapid transit stations.

What: We seek an Urban Planning graduate who would like to be trained as an entry level Transit Scheduler and will perform the following tasks:

• Drafts transit schedules and prepares daily work assignments for vehicles and drivers; 
• Performs runcuts, rosters and blocks schedules; 
• Assists Planners in scheduling and designing bus routes and travel times; 
• Analyzes and compiles scheduling related statistics and reports; 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: The qualified candidate must meet the following requirements:

• The preferred candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in either Urban & Regional Planning or Transportation Planning. A background in Math, Statistics, Computer Logic, Computer Programming or Engineering would be a plus 
• Up to one year of transit scheduling experience is preferred but previous internships at a transit agency or a Master's Degree can be used to fulfill the minimum years of experience. 
• While proficiency with scheduling software such as Hastus and experience in vehicle schedule development and runcutting (crew scheduling) is desired, we are willing to train the right person. 
• Preference given to a person with highly developed mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills. 
• The qualified candidate must have excellent time management skills and able to produce timely and accurate work with minimal supervision. 
• The candidate should have a good work history. 
• Possess a valid driver's license and a clean record in order to use staff cars for field work or to attend occasional meetings at one of our garages. 

Benefits: Salary Range, approx. $57,000 depending on qualifications. Complete health, dental, optical coverage (jointly paid by employer and employee); liberal vacation and leave policy; paid holidays; fully vested in pension at 5 years; 401K plan; health club subsidy of up to $300 per year if employee attends at least 10 days per month; employee riding pass valid on all Pace & CTA buses and trains during term of employment.

To apply: Email your cover letter and updated resume which should include the name and contact information for 2 references (not from same company) who can attest to your qualities to: robert.huffman@pacebus.com. The one-page cover letter should explain why we should hire you. Please include your GPA on your resume.
Do not complete an online Pace employment application until told to do so. If you are unable to email your materials, send them by mail to: Bob Huffman, Pace Suburban Bus, 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4412. The top candidates will be contacted to arrange a 60 minute pre-screening Skype teleconference so we can determine which 3 candidates will be invited to a final interview at Pace headquarters.