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Pace hiring event - Elgin

Hiring Event
Pace will be hosting a Hire-on-the-Spot hiring event on: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Location: 975 S. State St. Elgin IL Time: 10:00AM - 1:00 PM. Same-day job offers will be made. Applicants should plan on 3–4 hours total for testing and interviewing. Testing starts at 10:30am, and interviews will take place shortly thereafter. What to expect: Learn directly from Pace staff about rewarding career opportunities. Bring your "Court Purpose" Motor Vehicle Report (also called Driver's Abstract) from Illinois Secretary of State. Bus operator candidates will take a 90-minute customer service assessment, followed by interviews. Receive an offer on the spot!
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
10:00 AM to 01:00 PM CDT
Pace River Division
  • 975 S. State Street
  • Elgin, IL 60123