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Pace Suburban Bus

Full Time Bus Operator

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$28.16/hr

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: * Monitoring farebox ...

Pace Suburban Bus

Full Time Bus Operator

Evanston, IL

$25.60/hr

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: * Monitoring farebox ...

Pace Suburban Bus

Full Time Bus Operator

Elgin, IL · On-site

$25.48/hr

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: * Monitoring farebox ...

Pace Suburban Bus

Full Time Bus Operator

Bridgeview, IL

$24.67/hr

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: * Monitoring farebox ...

Pace Suburban Bus

Full Time Bus Operator

Evanston, IL · On-site

$25.60/hr

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: * Monitoring farebox ...

Pace Suburban Bus

Full Time Bus Operator

Markham, IL · On-site

$24.29/hr

A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include: * Monitoring farebox ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for fulltime operator in Chicago, IL is $20.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.60 and $23.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectFulltime OperatorPart-time Operator
Work HoursTypically 40 hours/week or moreLess than 30 hours/week
Employment StatusFull-time employment with benefitsPart-time employment, often without benefits
CertificationsUsually requires the same certificationsSame certifications as full-time, but may have flexible schedules
Work EnvironmentConsistent shifts in manufacturing or industrial settingsFlexible or reduced shifts in similar environments

Fulltime Operators work standard hours with benefits and consistent schedules, while Part-time Operators work fewer hours, often with more flexible schedules. Both roles typically require similar certifications and work in similar industrial environments, but employment terms differ significantly.

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Full Time Bus Operator

Pace Suburban Bus

Des Plaines, IL • On-site

$28.16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description


Job Description
A bus operator transports passengers on a pre-determined route and assists with route and fare information as well as boarding and deboarding bus. Other responsibilities include:
  1. Monitoring farebox to ascertain correct fare has been deposited, dispensing and collecting transfers.
  2. Filing a defect card daily, noting mechanical and body defects on vehicle.
  3. Reporting to dispatcher via radio any route detours, or whenever passengers might require assistance of police, medical or other services.
  4. Recording farebox readings and special passenger counts as required.
  5. Maintaining daily worksheet and completing accident/incident reports when necessary.
  6. Other duties as assigned or required.

This position is subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years of age and be able to obtain a valid class B Illinois Driver's License. Must have a good work history and a record of safe driving (5 years). Must successfully pass a training and route familiarization program. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Physical requirements and working conditions
Must be able to sit and operate a vehicle for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
Salary
$28.16/hr
Benefits Summary
About Us
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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