Transit Operator

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

6 s" _5 Z- O1 c" }Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
4 @  ]& w5 P; k5 oUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
& o; u! [7 H6 Y1 i# CClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
8 {5 p3 I: P8 d9 aATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
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Work Location:  Various Locations       
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; A; D4 K( r( m3 E! ODo 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.
8 B# n( \* P1 i$ ?. NEdmonton 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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8 q: ~# h' b" V" G6 _) ?FUNCTIONS:
- ~! K( A' D% s( l  Z•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
+ _$ Q2 t* k1 J0 K. W2 J1 l  J3 O•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
6 ^; |, D) e$ g( m•        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.
•        Adhere to schedules.
, u9 h: t' z* j/ [0 a- r* p2 B•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
7 y; N' j% [1 t6 }. r•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

9 n& V6 {/ e1 D: S# ]JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
; X) P( J$ |$ E* c6 D" ]•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
8 Q2 L5 P! t3 Y. |% f  K5 Ato 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.
; i7 K% W% F) [- u, l3 K•        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)
" T3 s4 j" D7 ~- E0 eshowing 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
; i! `- k- M3 W8 T; wvideo-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).
6 n! d& z; Q0 H" k$ _  S3 q•        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
7 e6 j8 p9 B" Z7 \, Y" j" ]4 N* d1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
* ^- g5 H4 A  \" C# Z, pTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
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.
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& `5 W1 e# {8 a# K' G* O5 kGENERAL:
( E8 d+ n! T; Z; G4 K; v; ~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.

. ]- M" \: f! A2 {( t) w, H+ [# \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