Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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( _) j0 P$ o- D) A6 A5 z/ z. W) y) G: tTransit Operator
8 v4 l8 E. v- N; }/ @9 xConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
" {! W8 H$ R. hUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
/ N3 U, ]1 F2 N4 ?- FClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
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66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       
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! _( c  H2 ?1 v9 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.
" }0 K% T0 J) o" P! _6 N0 y' \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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5 C# \0 i7 G, X3 K; T% P) VFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
* k; A) N8 E- j  o•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
4 c7 i8 w1 N2 l5 K•        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.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
9 V, `, L/ }# x8 E  ?( N2 y! K9 A•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
; A- Y. V+ a2 f; j' L+ j•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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( s! Z- X5 Y" e- g" u8 P& x+ f6 i! nJOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
% ^0 t7 _- f- \: _5 I•        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
of the day.
•        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.
) q" f* o7 [" s% s- u7 f- t9 Q•        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)
1 e1 q9 D/ _/ t) F, s  i& f8 A8 gshowing 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
! c7 s$ o2 G3 ]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.
0 r3 `( n9 H% n# @* G+ C•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
! B, q9 b# e) O$ B' j5 l+ E1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

& P+ A3 Z* d. Z4 O9 wSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
8 B" w2 _- Z1 R% H/ U& `# v4 w8 _2 \) T4 OPost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
5 \' F' v! w4 n% j  f( n1 zATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
The City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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+ p1 l6 @4 E$ g4 w0 Y2 }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