Transit Operator

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

Transit Operator
/ T) S$ f( g+ [, OConventional Transit Operator       
- H4 W" D) U' l8 ]8 U" u/ {0 hOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
$ L( @+ o9 u( R7 A- L: o+ |Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
( @+ V6 L9 t9 f) b- ~, M3 k' ?ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       


0 Q: @1 \6 w' j# S( iDo 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.
- i' A4 v! Q% h: w1 a1 D+ n- aEdmonton 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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FUNCTIONS:
( F# d5 z- r- h4 k  m2 [•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
  E+ _  j: z/ V  O8 q•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
1 v% \) i& d0 o& f* t& d" X•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
3 A/ A/ g4 `& Y  aand traffic conditions.
: p( h& t( C( Q( y, q' ^•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
" h  P9 Q- O/ y+ A/ D•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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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
* M' r4 c; U7 s* }7 ?6 A7 {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.
•        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.
( S9 s# t, t7 Z  Q3 Z% m•        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).
•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
" H  c2 y4 Q; d, C- P& ]) U8 p•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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7 [. F. ~* a2 p/ _0 V7 l( KHOURS OF WORK:
8 Z; q2 s; u  f: S, SVarious 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
# R4 f4 ^6 F' J1 qThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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5 @2 A4 @1 ?0 K: f. USALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
4 F4 R3 n) B; w' U3 OPost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
4 W2 P+ z. r' Y+ c) LThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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6 m, d4 h0 u) b8 U+ Q) @GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
- ^& a6 V  Y1 u. A+ BThe 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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8 ]& M' B5 P, H: f' S7 }3 SHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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2 s( ~+ \8 R0 S- C# |/ o5 w% nTo 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