Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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3 v5 n, P% \/ F. |8 d1 [. o" g/ ?+ rTransit Operator
! b$ ?! D* i: ]6 LConventional Transit Operator       
& ?( C2 {+ K' D& n3 D* P' N4 k; M/ h& mOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
5 ~' c0 `8 v7 ~6 v( F! yUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - 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.
4 I* Z/ h& x6 ?! n5 UEdmonton 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.

' _, J( r& J! @FUNCTIONS:
$ r& @1 {0 {! P- m/ |8 ?•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
% ^* k. _5 \: t, p  N•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
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4 [. B4 q2 n$ Y! a/ C4 j" L•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
, v. R, F; h: ^2 E/ i9 N4 a3 ]•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
! J* i2 o3 n+ B3 p•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        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
to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
•        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.
8 T- t! S: m3 r: r( y" Z, p•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
% O; O* L2 e6 n# |% i/ c1 c- V0 C•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
" `- w: s4 Q1 o1 S0 e  ]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
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).
, a, i# s9 Z- |: D•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
  L. H  E) h- l0 X•        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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& Y+ D3 n0 ~. }5 U; pSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
) m: _% L! A7 Y% O$ NThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
( }# g' l" y* X% j. M  Q+ ?8 `2 m" OThe 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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3 G4 K% X3 ^* aTo 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