Transit Operator

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

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Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
2 z, z3 q, _) {Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
$ X0 \* U/ m: v& b  VClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
( E, @! ^8 ]- m. R/ i5 K; }ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
' J% {! [6 r1 X/ {. ]  u66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
) X. H! h7 Q# ]: f/ DWork 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.
4 k" \7 v1 P) E$ }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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  d9 f( L& y" wFUNCTIONS:
- X/ }/ C1 q) O, k( H, c•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
5 \3 X8 I  v6 T- V# I. {•        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.
; }7 ?. Y9 E" r8 }! A9 p; e•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
0 N6 h4 g# n6 A, f  V, f, ^* c0 Y/ T! n: g•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
9 h% K& p8 w7 A3 |•        Provide excellent customer service.
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7 k. ]& k9 N" r" o8 I$ wJOB REQUIREMENTS:
- v% L1 E: P# F' e/ ]7 X•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
4 ~# o9 u4 w# Z* }. ]•        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.).
* z, V+ ^* ~" S•        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.
' K) f' N& N3 e3 f•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
- s, A: E$ ?6 g' E" H1 Y•        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.
3 _6 \, q- r. w•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
0 w3 e; Y& K4 X$ Ovideo-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 t+ U( S; T; [/ P$ j  @) y5 {7 [•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
$ u" ]7 z; l: f9 @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
) a* P8 X8 o5 J/ n- ?Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

7 B6 E1 c" |/ |( qSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
! e& u' w+ y  n, v. ?3 t0 uTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
4 p- o# I, f3 P/ ?& cThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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" p+ x* T" ]" [+ M$ D. m' jGENERAL:
# r" k6 ?6 i# k. {+ q# G% SATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
: N$ _; d+ O) d) x% OThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

2 V/ k, v' r1 ]: O, WHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

3 X- v2 y5 w5 ~# P3 dTo 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