Sign and Shelter Coordinator

Pace Suburban Bus•Melrose Park, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervsior Passenger Facility Maintenance, the Sign & Shelter Coordinator performs and leads the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of bus stop signs, benches, and passenger shelters. This role acts as the field lead and trainer, responsible for directing daily field work activities, ensuring quality workmanship, and enforcing safety and regulatory compliance standards consistent with transit industry practices. Updates work order statuses and records asset installations, removals, inspections, and conditions. Collaborates with internal Pace staff, contractors, municipalities, and roadway permitting authorities.

Requirements

Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in field maintenance, construction, or public infrastructure.
Proven experience leading crews or training field staff.
Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Crane and forklift certifications
Must have the ability to safely operate equipment including cranes, boom trucks, augers, and basic hand tools.
Knowledge of installation standards, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements is required.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
Must have the ability to coordinate work with internal departments, contractors, municipalities, and permitting authorities.
Must be able to maintain professional composure when confronted with difficult situations and make quick and accurate decisions.
Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records, work orders, and asset tracking systems.
Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.

Nice To Haves

OSHA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading and performing installation, relocation, and removal of bus stop signs, poles, benches, and passenger shelters to ensure installations meet ADA, municipal, and Pace standards.
Operating equipment such as cranes, boom trucks, augers, basic hand tools, and lift devices.
Coordinating utility locating and site preparation.
Serving as lead trainer for field technicians, providing hands-on instruction in installation methods, equipment usage, materials, and safety procedures.
Assigning, prioritizing, and monitoring daily work tasks based on work orders and operational needs, ensuring efficient and quality work completion, and accurately documenting work order status from initiation through close.
The coordinator updates work order statuses; records asset installations, removals, inspections, and conditions; and collaborates with Pace staff, contractors, municipalities, and permitting authorities.
Performing other duties as assigned.