Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

6 G8 O- G; `4 K- |5 E: STransit Operator
& b/ z/ U3 Q' {+ wConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
  r# o; V! l' zClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
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2 v. i0 l' [3 K5 }2 }Work Location:  Various Locations       
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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.
# V, B  F. l& 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.

FUNCTIONS:
8 p. W8 ~5 P) Z•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
/ j; N, r9 ^, Z+ F3 ?) x+ W' s# ?•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
) V/ e% b% p' c' y5 l5 f/ N; p" N•        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
and traffic conditions.
7 j% F8 F3 i( e. k0 Y- n•        Adhere to schedules.
" d$ R' U3 \7 c2 g" m. ]7 l•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
9 i3 A* k& O' ~+ [•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
' Z0 S+ i5 _& w  z•        Provide excellent customer service.
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! h9 K* ]. E0 OJOB REQUIREMENTS:
) N( S' H8 x. B2 S9 b. g' Q8 v; G•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
6 p, ?  x; A0 G' F, u* b( `1 x  p•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
  r2 F1 s: ^" x' ^, Y- L  [# q4 x2 wto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
: J2 h3 J7 D4 W- m•        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.
•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
4 W0 |8 w3 j4 y3 @•        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
, d2 V2 U; U. a, j% `" R0 Evideo-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.
" D5 H/ ]+ K# Q3 j•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

! C% G; b( K; u. R4 XHOURS 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
% K7 A! r4 z) s( ]7 u' k( _6 YThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
0 b- j2 [& `9 Q# 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.

1 V) e: q/ ~/ t1 C% jGENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
; v8 w/ b/ T! ^0 D- E) zThe 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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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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To 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