Transit Operator

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

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4 N1 d5 }& f- Y4 M& NConventional Transit Operator       
. _: m+ i+ K5 |# mOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
  e" ^& {1 ]$ V) o1 B: k3 EUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
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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.
- }0 ^1 T8 A. o( 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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9 Y8 Y* r: R. q- _" Z9 i( zFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
+ @0 v1 y0 J& A" u, B; `•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
and traffic conditions.
* d* s3 P; n, L! O) x•        Adhere to schedules.
( |/ B3 K8 h8 B& z' m  ^% k5 v•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
6 e1 y+ ?: F* l+ L, }0 K0 r•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
" e' q7 m- V- g- j5 ]5 v* V. K•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
, b4 r3 D8 x) `2 y" z9 j1 Q•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
. P3 o1 f8 i" j7 J' M•        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.
- S4 M  p" T' g3 g! `) t•        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.).
- g6 Z3 j9 p( o$ V$ o# {•        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.
•        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)
6 e7 j" B1 S- ~6 k) i5 L; p# Qshowing 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
% Q. Q8 s" p0 y  R) _* {0 n6 h- Dvideo-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).
- h7 v; \3 c; ^: [•        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
( J: M/ D' R5 H1 d1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
. M. W) w  N7 N$ h' H) @7 [: @Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
. D2 N; f  j* d# p! oTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
+ W1 Z. e; Z) n7 k; j3 CThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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4 d- s: l9 N  `5 HGENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
  S, r/ O# P$ H; ^) Z- w. s4 xThe 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
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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