Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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  H( O& {* O" a6 JConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
7 S. \5 r" ?3 ?; ^8 i; T  K7 pClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
" M! S, N4 q1 M" N6 T9 l$ RWork Location:  Various Locations       
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! }) \- r, I9 dDo 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.
+ m" C; d1 w& P; G- F2 bEdmonton 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.

4 ^6 h; C' M. U8 [FUNCTIONS:
( ]$ c; n) Y; z# u* \& ^: d& g•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
( a) ^0 }% W; Y( A. p. X•        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
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•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
+ C: }* C' R2 A- w/ a•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
* P! O2 T+ Q; h  `( D* l•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

+ t/ ~% u; K, Q" cJOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
$ y, l- N3 p  A8 x•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
- N/ |/ G3 H' r3 D* u+ K! z2 N* rto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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•        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.
4 H: D4 |( A& J& c) F* m! z+ F6 d•        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.
" F- L5 C1 q$ T•        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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HOURS OF WORK:
Various 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
1 F0 {4 D% {2 e4 a! G! ]3 `4 bThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

: n' c# }4 m$ l3 W8 DSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
0 S+ W5 ?# E+ f1 S. ePost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
4 Q1 c4 Q' b2 D& \The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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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.
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1 l6 C( [* ]( `. THUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

) L2 N6 ~: ~9 PTo 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