Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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+ ]9 X9 _' m& CTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
3 s* A# A, @6 Q/ N  DOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
6 g+ @% o+ U* c! |2 |Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
% C0 l+ A  q1 `4 Y! sClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
; j4 Q3 n- I1 n7 SATU Local 569       
3 c2 I0 M3 k' D; S1 i! kInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       


* t, f& N# V9 zDo 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.
0 O/ ^* u) k5 FEdmonton 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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, [1 B* {" u3 O2 K0 _FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
& E3 U9 D2 R& a•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
' w6 M3 I) t) ^1 ]! e•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
& L- x  C& I1 n' _6 C•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
% H5 ]/ o/ B" ~! Xand traffic conditions.
- {: Q# \+ b$ ], t& F) u$ ~•        Adhere to schedules.
7 [; K/ L0 g% t* g5 _•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
$ F% j% w) M& C6 F! g" e•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
7 v. J2 C6 t, e/ L, N! |* N•        Provide excellent customer service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
: ~, g! F, _4 g6 l' B! M& S) L•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
: T5 D# A5 N/ G/ T* t$ t•        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
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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.
5 ?/ ~, O, i% U% `* Q•        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)
8 `2 v! F+ \1 c: J5 @1 xshowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
) B+ ?/ K' v' N9 E! l" F" Z•        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.
0 `7 K, l4 B: B9 Y& |- x•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
) t& \- b: j: L3 h! mVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
7 z3 g! x" D+ Z- }' b1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
) p( C& T3 N$ e5 h0 u0 wPost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
: G: i. |$ {( Q/ y+ w& }The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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& G8 Z- e/ \- H6 ]" w7 `GENERAL:
+ y& j7 v7 ~7 O- w! j1 F& g1 D* dATU 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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: x4 x4 M( S, e& `3 b! E& BHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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9 V1 b, _7 c! L2 h: u9 NTo 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