Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
8 ?$ S. Y3 k/ X8 y0 e0 NThis Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

Transit Operator
, H/ ^0 O3 G9 L& W0 l) O4 p" WConventional Transit Operator       
% y" g3 C6 z( }" @& i# p0 AOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
1 y3 G8 S# W( ?: [Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
- C& c7 P$ p8 q, q& @* tATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
4 j# u; A5 V& t66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       
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  c  Z" }( Y7 U5 R) _9 t+ s  M& aDo 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.
$ t7 U4 Q! M5 s6 g1 z) HEdmonton 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:
1 `# |) u" y( j•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
0 {, }, ^6 @& m* `' W•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
4 q5 u' g+ [  f•        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
* v1 N3 ~+ r' e9 |and traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
' [9 G, [6 U' D; C•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
! x& o  g1 E$ e+ e•        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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0 g, Q9 I4 V4 g- m$ zJOB REQUIREMENTS:
8 Z% }' K3 [! ~4 K- q5 H•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
" d: q% \# a2 y•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
3 ^8 W) K1 q* e! @1 n9 vto 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.).
; I3 l: `" O: z  f•        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.
4 ^0 P$ |0 n3 K! s6 t+ B•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
& }2 }% W: @4 i% g9 k4 I3 r3 [4 q•        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
* T- _- q1 ]1 w& Rvideo-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.
: `: f8 q* Q/ \3 R•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

, J: _; Y( f3 q- G4 DHOURS OF WORK:
3 M) n! B* d; U+ cVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
! I, I. E# T; d5 L0 q  M3 M, Q1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
$ V) z' c# b, P4 P' }4 x' vThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
. K& O% o4 @: l! \5 e: M/ L* a# HTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
9 X8 A+ ^& A1 r$ P: {" V3 gPost 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.

GENERAL:
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.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

- J  ~) V5 O+ u  P) x( T) zTo 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