Transit Operator

又见炊烟

Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
0 J5 ~* J  g  H: @8 x$ |! Q( S  r
  p6 M7 l( O. @) B7 dTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
, U$ x' a3 V2 G: n1 EOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
4 j* I$ `! |' k6 s# I3 w6 l1 JATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
( K1 r- t6 H7 K! k: W4 B66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       
* l0 V; P' |! i

4 C; `4 _$ ?) U+ u# w$ K" t. zDo 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.
- o, C( H# I5 J8 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.
; T& ~3 F$ A5 y0 c& q! a
FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
& q7 r/ D) k. V  `/ }+ j& s•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        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.
2 I0 q' t% K! ?3 [3 a% n. h' f•        Adhere to schedules.
& ]7 ~/ p$ _- s/ U5 f& K5 A; z4 l# U•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
# f( d! y1 E0 ?/ ]) }& r•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
6 i0 @0 y8 ]1 z3 q•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

. n" T- @+ N- ^5 U/ d/ ?) PJOB 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
2 J2 O/ {+ }$ Nto 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.
•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
% U' g" K2 l- C2 A•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
0 b* W. R# n3 [+ 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
5 J  s0 p  M; \, m" b- Y/ Q/ Gvideo-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).
& x& l6 j* C0 l/ E# ]•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
$ H! T' ]$ e! n8 O. a3 ^•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

. y' p. y8 m; `! E3 I6 MHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
3 f0 _: |- ]) R6 z. ^* s( b0 {1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training 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.

GENERAL:
1 C: N) x5 d# J; @9 t8 }+ N. mATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
  x6 G: w  i* F* o2 U  f5 w/ d4 i1 gThe 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
, U% M$ r# r0 x! `0 W2 A. J  _
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