Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
# w! f% X; Q' F8 ?This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

4 q' X/ W% M" d. Q4 {0 nTransit Operator
- i% B9 x! C' W3 d3 lConventional Transit Operator       
& W5 x* ^; U% G& g- ~$ fOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
/ o: F3 m# H! R; [- s9 gUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
1 x, r' V1 t3 g' U1 s& U: j, ^Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
7 |& c+ [, J6 B0 J9 y. l66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
3 X- y  |% O0 o, [/ s5 z1 U: pWork 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.
$ A' l  ]+ H! m9 tEdmonton 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:
0 E  N5 q5 h8 N& n•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
! A3 T% Q" T# L  X  Q•        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.
7 E3 }: u% x2 k! ~( N8 y+ {1 @•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
% z5 ]3 p6 q- t" G•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

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
: I4 R: [5 C4 {$ uto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
; G. X; M1 @7 X& a. G# U  }& u' F6 I•        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.
•        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)
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).
! \) E, c5 L* [•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
3 n3 K8 E, h" J: d& ?, M7 q1 o7 {•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

& m; u' I( Q6 A5 `) QHOURS 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
$ c7 P) p7 \+ o% p( I; y9 O6 JThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

, L' n/ k* W, x0 ?# H' R  w# ?SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
1 k; w4 n: e) M; @9 D0 [Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
. E' g/ a' w  A- Z( L$ y8 y) [9 tThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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! X) D3 ~) \$ v4 T, b" hGENERAL:
, O' A* m; R; J+ ZATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
  e5 D) _4 ]' KThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

8 I. d# g8 k( u4 cTo 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