Transit Operator

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

Transit Operator
0 ^1 F5 {5 k5 d$ ~, A% h  bConventional Transit Operator       
& v/ w3 K: e( J) s! C- _8 w2 c, zOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
) p- d4 Y( ?: F2 x' w" SUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
2 W% {' V4 \  A6 q: }+ hATU Local 569       
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( {, g2 X+ u  M1 X66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
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.
  [1 E6 \& Z. m- r: D' L4 |Edmonton 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.

& x' v( |9 r* f9 a7 ~5 R- vFUNCTIONS:
/ S6 m- d5 V& D9 E" q" J* k" u•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
" Z) _7 j% e% a/ j( W( q6 y•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
5 e& k1 Q/ g3 I/ 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
and traffic conditions.
% i3 `$ m. X- _8 u•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
1 {- j2 I4 x1 ~5 u' f. w* t9 [•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
" R+ M( X2 B+ y+ u) }7 k/ u* v•        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
of the day.
6 A) W% X- J6 @3 }7 g& Z, P•        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.).
$ A) {/ J! q8 u, O& v•        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.
3 ]0 V$ l0 y8 V. _9 n•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
* d: X; J- c! v( }& A# C3 g7 m•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
. O3 ?+ _( m: m6 r! B. wshowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
2 m! t4 a2 A- F) d•        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).
  M. O% I  _! r•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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- q' i5 \% c5 ]# d# G8 |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
/ m0 J3 k- S# P% g, {Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

2 U7 n: M- h' i  i$ x1 k) J, ySALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
5 Z$ J) S. @- q8 k% Y  K& M+ }Post 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.

: ^6 {5 R& ~5 h  Y3 m7 oGENERAL:
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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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

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