Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
8 F3 s" h2 j! s. G& W3 Y  m' @This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

- r) H6 F: a5 a: @, mTransit Operator
3 v, W: N, y5 Q  q  |) o8 aConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
5 O" x& R! i( _# B1 ?Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
* K% ^* C# Z" f. c& ^" d+ }Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
* W1 y% E, [0 e: D, s9 r' k7 M! w% kATU Local 569       
/ ?& B1 K9 e6 XInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
; a5 E8 ?( J, k/ }5 u7 {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.
" b# d" A7 v7 z* k1 ZEdmonton 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:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
8 ]2 J+ Q6 f5 K/ M; T•        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.
/ \+ I2 E# p, x1 P6 V0 A•        Adhere to schedules.
) k! [; Y, M# q& A/ z) t4 c•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
8 K) J) I3 }9 C, ?•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

/ O5 v3 h- P" y6 m: N9 z, y# vJOB REQUIREMENTS:
0 o' m" j* ~: b- ]- I* w•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
; I  s/ C- v6 w% e" k( B# c•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
9 q( S( ?' N! {0 zto 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.).
2 @' e9 f0 O4 x0 `! x' }•        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.
3 V% S9 A& X2 B. m•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
# m+ e: q0 ~" l6 a: e" K9 K0 Ishowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
, M3 {. k- s0 {) l- ?& A•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
" a* K: N& m- X8 n& z1 x: B4 e) Svideo-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).
4 n$ ?: H) U8 D, m$ y•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
& ], a5 m1 u& a' _/ @* @' B" r•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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0 ?: g1 e+ H* c* [7 d% ^HOURS OF WORK:
1 D! j1 ]8 x' H# w0 j5 W2 ]$ uVarious 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
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

8 X, N. z3 _/ V1 r8 a& m+ SSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
6 K# w( i: [$ G  G' N4 zThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
, s; X0 k, Q6 x3 P* T; x( nATU 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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6 {0 ~# F1 O; [, {/ O" U8 f1 _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