Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

& F; e5 G# w: q1 i+ iTransit Operator
6 }: q' R  \; i6 tConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       

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7 N( n! |+ e: F& w% ?2 A( v% CDo 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.
, Y# o! P! D1 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.

FUNCTIONS:
( d" P* e9 Q/ p5 V•        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
and traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
" b5 P% M8 I+ F4 u+ Z# T•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
: j5 k* n  @, f) b2 K1 q•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
9 g0 _4 w% L7 P* t% N1 s. ~4 A! W•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
+ |( J& r$ X$ R- f•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
, M: b0 ^# I4 d* w( _•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
" Q3 u, F: _  Q: I& Ito be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
( H; Y% ~. |  m& b+ O/ kof the day.
) @$ ?1 m4 r% _7 d7 Y- p& I* P2 S' \•        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.).
7 \' R8 @  ~. a1 j! A3 O. u•        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.
/ e+ Y8 Z5 ?# [1 C9 `2 o  [) s•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
4 O7 o# |1 x0 V) D! u* Q•        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.
+ Y9 J2 `/ y+ \7 j0 j$ j+ i•        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).
7 A, r( H6 z# T% E# F+ j8 u•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
. V& r% a8 W# f5 Q" s•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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HOURS 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
8 h0 I+ J9 ?% i' g) A- n2 \Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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/ L/ }+ m' E" K7 `" BSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
1 G( @/ K' G5 Q6 u+ ETraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
" Z6 b# z2 e& ~3 `5 O2 IPost 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.

" L" F- _- L5 {' bGENERAL:
8 _$ d* Q$ Q' {' ~# W) C# CATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
9 ~9 w, e, x- A: L8 B6 P$ nThe 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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( V# ^" k6 K, H) U, `2 i- jHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

To 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