Transit Operator

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

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' b3 {, w2 Z3 ^5 F3 jConventional Transit Operator       
' \- M6 D* U. x9 G; k2 XOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
- C4 y- X7 x; Q8 X3 EUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
  q4 _; l" v/ Z4 d$ g* M66D4 - 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.
* c- K9 J4 u( A; f6 Y( KEdmonton 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:
# M3 h6 C, Q1 `8 C7 `6 d•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
# G% o! Q1 S4 b' K% w) w' O•        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
; K, n- w5 v& oand traffic conditions.
, N1 a+ e6 Z. [$ v; j•        Adhere to schedules.
- T; f6 H! c) x5 e7 V% _; s5 x•        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.
" Q, h0 \6 b7 P  \' B% ]•        Provide excellent customer service.

. b7 e2 E0 a* I6 c6 L0 B" cJOB REQUIREMENTS:
8 d9 T  l% m) Y: `4 j. }! n•        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.
3 z% m- W: n4 {5 `2 o# x•        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.).
1 a' v% Z- r. m; k- ]•        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.
0 E& a& |) [" B•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
1 d2 }) F% B0 J7 d•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
3 R/ ~8 B( M& m) Y- L+ bshowing 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).
•        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
$ B6 }. A0 N: m" ~1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
8 \+ w) g  Z$ A% Y2 P8 x. r4 T' `5 _Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

$ Z  k2 y/ g" b+ n8 KSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
9 X: k1 e, ~- f1 @) UThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
* O8 g9 n/ N+ z0 W2 j/ jATU 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.

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