Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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4 D( K( F9 @: W2 tTransit Operator
- X. G% J% H+ E6 MConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
! C2 Z; j3 [, o) g  pUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
8 T8 m/ i4 {, E5 ^; ?  Z0 `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.
5 g' k' k) ]1 |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.

FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
$ ^7 H5 ?" ~2 P3 {6 j•        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.
4 f0 w0 }+ C9 |1 Z3 L1 g$ c•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
$ R# i# Z1 B0 E•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
2 ]3 N/ L) r$ E/ T•        Provide excellent customer service.

7 }; t2 ]# J  b( T4 [' X8 kJOB REQUIREMENTS:
4 U( w0 g* M( n7 K# y; H•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
$ L: e1 K" ^, ]5 \( e•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
- N* b! t3 I1 n4 T, Rto 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.
+ E& R+ W7 h( D: s•        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)
+ o* u7 d- k% a+ y$ q* R5 ushowing 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
0 b9 s+ h4 m4 n" ^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.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
! l9 L# @  h. d) E5 q0 T& r1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
3 \: S6 m$ K6 O# u9 x3 c. X: AThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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5 H( O) l7 H- t6 ~. \9 C/ I7 F' FGENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
. }, ?" l5 X/ s' o9 L$ lThe 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
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- s% b; N" v& r, t5 c9 bTo 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