Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
. X9 a9 ]$ w7 N, _+ T9 AThis Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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' Q5 |7 ?" Q: J0 I, J$ ~Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
3 e- y  r' h$ v3 a* hOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
& @) a4 j( a2 F$ @+ W; sUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
; C0 _0 o& N" S( ?+ a; XATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
7 B9 C. q2 Q) v+ j$ \% p66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       


9 Q8 ?- [! ]) e8 H9 n# Z/ lDo 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.
! V7 {: M6 I' rEdmonton 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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, b! v' ?  z- o* H% EFUNCTIONS:
# w9 c  j% X: C6 j1 _•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
' A! H  V) U" ^& _•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
+ F  `' c' X. G9 g5 [and traffic conditions.
/ \( B% h' k, ^: M! `0 K" z•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
- n( D' p( K0 H% n$ i' T•        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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* X% s: \* s1 O: l3 QJOB REQUIREMENTS:
- D1 y) G0 g* W( f$ w4 X•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
+ S# l: V( t2 Y  v•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
% w* G3 Z; C$ I1 k% Kto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
) x& ]( P9 `1 a9 {- E•        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.).
0 g2 K/ j! y1 g1 C6 ~) i•        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.
9 U" [, y7 @1 k; J: \* z•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
) w, k* N1 {8 z3 b5 x( ^7 Rshowing 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
3 X8 Y$ g# M# a6 i, e4 Y" uvideo-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).
' ?0 n& _  I: K/ Z) S•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
  t) R6 q) N) S+ }0 i$ [1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
' d' W% C5 ]- T# f7 Q9 _Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
% X1 G+ S8 ~+ b% {) }- W1 CTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
& K% |: }% e5 ^+ E) ^Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
* I( ]0 H( U3 P' L  @The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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: K* C, R) X) [# gGENERAL:
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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# A, U  |( C% U  Z' D4 PHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

5 V$ N7 B: B; T+ j! r. wTo 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