Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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  r: N& l6 n9 v6 Y9 UTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
$ N) [/ D/ u. `9 G$ z66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
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  k, m+ c% |7 b' r& {6 N& xDo you have a strong customer service background with well developed people-skills?  Do you enjoy driving and the challenges of dealing with the public in a diverse work environment?  If you answer yes, and you can meet the requirements below, we’re interested in you.
- q# {6 h! {$ nEdmonton Transit is currently seeking applications for the challenging position of Conventional Transit Operator — for positions starting in Summer 2007. This is a long term posting with the successful applicants being called to fill positions on an ‘as-required’ basis.
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, r7 X+ f3 m. iFUNCTIONS:
2 S- D. s1 R3 V( [8 ?•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
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, X) d2 D% t" ^9 n* R+ [•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
- J" v0 j* h  C•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
" m' \3 C: w5 E$ z4 M" W•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
& W/ e' p0 J' Y2 uto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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4 z# `1 N$ a  H- c/ F1 c•        Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job (operate bus controls, re-set trolley poles, provide passengers with assistance i.e. strollers, wheelchairs etc.).
•        Applicant must possess a valid class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's license (non-probationary and non-graduated) and must have held a valid operator's license for (3) consecutive years.
•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
) u7 u) F) B+ L% q6 A, ]video-test, a Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, a pre-employment City medical examination and a Police Security clearance (at their own expense, prior to training).
•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
, P# }& ~) W( D8 F; \2 T) S•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

2 G3 b3 B' I* ^1 T, B' iHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
  Y+ x5 C1 _; ]8 ^3 D% G5 GThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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1 w; T1 K) Q5 G9 qSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
1 B2 T# {/ ^  h2 N# g- ~Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
6 [! c" Q" U0 I* n* S) v2 XThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
* H! r, {6 z# @5 RThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

0 C/ J% g: ~4 \4 H2 WHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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  }" R7 O* R# F' h9 L1 q( N) oTo apply online and for further details, visit www.edmonton.ca/careers Applications can also be faxed to (780) 496-8063 or submitted in the drop-off box at the Employment Centre, Main Floor, City Hall, #1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7