Transit Operator

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

Transit Operator
7 F) y' W3 G8 b. k: S1 VConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
8 n% u; S1 [( s, F& X+ M8 hUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
" S. N8 z3 q! ]4 ]Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
9 L" |+ t* D: N5 T. I) nATU Local 569       
1 K" C% K5 ]& K& e9 P& i0 O7 _Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
5 |2 }8 \7 g* n+ c' q0 S4 h; q66D4 - 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.
6 ?0 O3 h8 G3 I- p% L/ `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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FUNCTIONS:
% Y: G$ W( r$ k" K$ b# v•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
7 q3 b. I. x/ [) g" ^; H•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
. O$ ^5 ]2 [( A6 Iand traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
# X6 F! b# d- U; K: F3 {•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
; b# [* e0 F) M, i2 O. g•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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4 u4 F7 K8 w+ F; q- C! tJOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
8 D& o1 f7 c$ x•        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.).
0 D8 z1 s$ g9 k  r•        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.
; S6 Z' k; z3 q: y" f( z•        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).
# |: n! m# S; n6 g•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        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
( x1 I( p0 i) G0 m6 e1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
* @2 M5 `" F+ y2 b! i' PThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
) _, f  e: u$ S- l) \6 u1 zTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
7 u; b9 E6 P  O( r5 Z, PPost 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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1 H/ G8 ]4 ?% Q6 _! H: sGENERAL:
/ T' L8 W: C) i/ q* H: `+ mATU 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.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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! a! e. w* s$ ^" B7 @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