Utility Person

Under the direction of the Superintendent of Maintenance, or designee, the Utility Person is responsible for daily servicing of Pace vehicles including fueling, cleaning, and maintaining proper fluid and fuel levels including but not limited to:

• Accurately recording fuel and fluid information.
• Supporting the out-stationed bus fleet, operating and servicing (washrack/cleaner).
• Emptying farebox vaults and taking farebox readings.
• Parking and spotting vehicles and equipment.
• Maintaining bulletins, flyers and other materials on vehicles.
• Routine cleaning of vehicles, building, grounds, and equipment utilized in performing these duties.
• Building custodial duties including snow removal, cleaning, painting, and groundskeeping.
• Completing all required documents and reports for work performed.
• Performing other duties as assigned or required.

This position is not eligible for hybrid work schedule or telecommuting.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Qualifications

Age:

18+.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

Must have at least one (1) year previous experience in diesel and gasoline vehicle repair and/or relevant technical school training.

Certifications:

Must have or be able to obtain, a valid "B" Commercial Driver's License with passenger and air brake endorsements.

Must be able to operate all company equipment and have knowledge of the service area.

Physical Requirements:

Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds to waist height, maintaining and carrying that weight for a minimum of ten feet.

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 is a bargained-for position subject to the terms of a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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

• Job Identification 217
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 05:43 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1400 W 10th St, Waukegan, IL, 60085, US (On-site)