Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
+ _2 r' G$ D+ z* v6 U/ O2 N! Q+ AOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
3 H) ~! y& d# O9 B  a9 t$ F7 O, i' OUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
4 S8 j( V5 M+ N2 Q! }9 U3 f+ y- C' VClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
0 S2 Z- _0 \! S8 i5 W66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
$ h2 D# o) `2 f9 V1 VWork 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.
9 k! p$ f' ?8 K' R* U6 h  PEdmonton 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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FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
6 |: _/ G/ I7 e9 G% r5 }2 r; k" B•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
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•        Adhere to schedules.
$ W# K9 e& A9 _3 m. y; `: o4 b* c6 u•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

/ J6 O9 y% h, {! RJOB REQUIREMENTS:
4 v  n: {  ^$ L' `: m& j% c•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
( J5 T: @+ D9 }) uto 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.
$ [  a- O9 M% [•        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)
" ~3 Y0 @( h( W3 lshowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
4 X; A8 N, x/ O( a, s- n6 q+ k; S9 k•        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.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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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
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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* b" J- k8 R1 P9 G" Q* {8 PSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
! C; D, b1 j, |0 Z3 l* H5 EThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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; K7 i! w0 b+ v. R, S& Y. C# P- BGENERAL:
7 `. M& j7 L/ N/ f, a$ o" L, hATU 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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/ J: q2 [% S4 L  {; cHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

( m$ X* t1 [  `9 W! i& y9 TTo 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