Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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Transit Operator
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Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
1 i& h6 ~0 j  Q! }5 C* {" Z; x! cClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
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66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
8 w  e& [3 x/ ^* KWork Location:  Various Locations       
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1 @) T0 Q" j- Z" l8 R6 CDo 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.
; W! E8 B* X# 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.
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FUNCTIONS:
; H" V9 _9 B0 e, I# D- f' ^' D•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
+ c9 O6 T7 P3 K9 B+ _" c•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
5 n* f0 I  d( V: v$ v# `1 {* u" ~•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
% y. h$ v: u) E, x2 b•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
. S/ T; r( I4 Z' x7 |8 Q! i7 Sand traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
% H/ v8 l$ V7 R8 {2 b! f•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
" F2 z+ p: e7 O  F! B/ n4 _•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
4 ]( ^  @. I) `* V6 x$ w7 q•        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
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.
' {, X$ i/ Z, n' H•        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)
6 F0 h$ O% J6 j, V7 Hshowing 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).
•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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2 e: o& t' s+ S8 mHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
1 n- R* r5 G% S+ g2 M+ ~1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
9 p9 `% t- e& i5 Z+ QThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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- m8 n% a% N, ~* N& e; uGENERAL:
ATU 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.

' F, k  M$ A7 V6 ~HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

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