Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
0 |3 u3 K  k& p* pThis Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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6 Y5 f- g. m# `* X: t2 |3 `Transit Operator
/ m4 Y. \5 T5 C; t6 ]Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
8 x! }: j: v+ ~' [, hUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
$ q8 }3 Z$ k7 z& IClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
/ x2 Z+ D, u- f- R1 U* rATU Local 569       
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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.
) w9 G- j8 Q) D' b; I- }Edmonton 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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$ [( E3 K8 C# A; G9 I" l, @- W- xFUNCTIONS:
3 ~' T1 F/ c/ Y5 e1 k7 ]•        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
1 j0 A4 k# i' n, r! Land traffic conditions.
& o) m" S! D' ^: U•        Adhere to schedules.
2 q5 {1 y+ d6 b1 \•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
1 m' @9 A) P% |•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
7 Z# O, k% \2 j7 G•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
$ Z5 u) c% I, T1 S' E( k5 a, |, g' [•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
2 p: u* [/ |6 i+ D& x8 B! Z1 w7 F•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        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
to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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9 \% G3 P9 \) f0 G9 y•        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.
" L" Z* ]% s7 q; r# L; s* x•        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)
' |7 h3 o) F+ _% o9 H% w& \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
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.
4 z8 }$ `7 d) M( ^" ?* c$ g- Y9 D•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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' \- E$ m+ z& Z" }% [- yHOURS OF WORK:
) \$ l+ [" x& @6 r) VVarious 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
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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1 w& ?  n/ a5 HSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
" ?$ g7 i* K' ~, UTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
* E3 P0 H1 U1 Y5 j9 ?* ^6 `# `Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
7 |  y' W3 \2 e$ GThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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3 u: L. @5 J. v  y. p$ {. vGENERAL:
7 b( l$ Y' {5 e; o, N" qATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
! X0 ?0 t, m5 f, N9 ^6 b4 }The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
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0 ~& x& Q  y1 |) ]* THUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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& k6 }; K0 V5 b2 Z3 ?8 MTo 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