Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
3 N2 w  u* p. B0 ZThis Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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6 f6 Y; u+ r$ c. iTransit Operator
2 u% k6 t5 b/ R# F) s$ tConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
* P9 B5 P' D4 m' B: l4 rUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
! i: U- p6 Q; r; \5 P. zClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
. r  ?3 H& s5 ]4 F' w/ XATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       

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Do 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.
6 t. Y! p% q: g/ w9 t7 HEdmonton 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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FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
8 J8 D7 B! w+ Y; @•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
, z  [) C) r# l& ]•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
/ O6 F7 E) t. B3 b" y3 ]•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
and traffic conditions.
•        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.
: R1 A8 K7 v+ n' q•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
1 _: _9 C" |. U- |  E•        Provide excellent customer service.

+ b: w  e2 y( X) J8 D9 ?JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
; R: \7 |& l) ~( g  x•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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' {. H8 _) K$ d  F7 X$ F/ ]" |•        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.).
8 g2 r0 B5 ~( `2 \( ]' R  s* m1 c: x•        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.
) z1 N4 Y& e7 Q2 @  ~0 K2 ]& u& P•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
1 J; b9 H/ h" _# w/ r% r" O! m6 w" n•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
6 j! D+ h  K' Dshowing 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
" b# g+ C7 c4 f" N+ rvideo-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.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

2 O9 E. L' Q8 o1 dHOURS OF WORK:
$ e5 A+ O6 Q& B. _1 HVarious 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
9 P9 y/ V4 ~; m' j) ~( WThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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: Q* v7 f" e. g8 L. m+ ASALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
, N: F( J/ ~( KTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
The 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.
% e8 N, a  U7 A& ]% C8 f2 k+ zThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

+ t+ J7 ]. r' c7 o0 _$ ~9 t% H; {HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

$ M1 [. d9 Q' H$ s3 yTo 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