Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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8 l  H: a" }1 D6 }: DTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
$ i* ]0 ^4 c# S9 B& ~% YOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
# y' g0 o5 q/ [$ V% W% u2 S! \3 L! D. ?Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
/ E' E$ l$ K" s( m1 I/ B$ r# rClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
* @, W8 E; L$ \* h  P5 kATU Local 569       
$ o1 ^  a) l1 e6 gInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       


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.
* x2 ^/ r4 P4 cEdmonton 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:
4 w* U2 r0 M) y* P•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
8 @8 w. w+ D/ u* j•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
- d, b( ^+ t; s. E& C) @9 n1 O•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
( `) Q: }& D! D: @: k# A0 m! w  r! ~•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
and traffic conditions.
9 e- }4 Z) A0 J* Y•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
1 F# q* |: B% S/ e: E0 W•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
6 P7 `+ E; T8 P6 C8 {•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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( \+ r( L# _1 s% [) XJOB REQUIREMENTS:
. w, r1 j7 D. l•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
4 J5 a% X! D: V( A5 h5 b& Z3 i" P•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
2 K; {7 Z  z4 k- Mto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
% c* P) G% P1 ]•        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.).
; ~: D# c( V' b, \4 R7 p$ P' s•        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.
•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
1 K% S/ \' |8 Q) ]* o: z- lshowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
$ s* U* X# U: y& e•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
+ q% d7 y* f4 D) `( M" [( C0 |& ~4 Dvideo-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).
. D4 n- n; G) b' p' I•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
% H" _# }# C; n- D! W1 N' ?•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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9 V( V5 C1 z  s1 j# [% ]HOURS OF WORK:
4 M( t8 T- ?5 }% _' z$ M  K; y& lVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
- h1 W& Q$ |1 j+ N( u8 J; J+ U7 c( b2 }1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
4 X4 P4 t+ W: H- i; \+ z( r; H$ WPost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
& p" V, T8 ^- o2 l) R4 B7 XThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

GENERAL:
" m, l2 c4 Q# b, T: }ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
6 E5 b3 O: q8 c% V! w$ x1 XThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

8 V: c8 @. K- D9 h* \/ nHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

! T/ T* C1 B  L" q" vTo 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