Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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( }/ s* ]+ ]' u+ O: X+ @# rTransit Operator
7 A% E! J* D1 J/ N" _5 bConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
& U5 {; W4 Y! B3 r+ t$ z, F& e. VClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
% p% K' R% G( r; n* e& KATU Local 569       
; Q9 S7 }' Y! e% JInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
4 j: g: l% F: l. bWork Location:  Various Locations       


& [9 M  r- U& l* ]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.
* ?9 f0 R. M: E/ wEdmonton 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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5 A) e7 o/ H; q/ O- d% `FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
+ D+ ?7 ]: ?8 o" }- b! k( e•        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
9 [( L* t  @% E8 rand traffic conditions.
. e. U1 y" ]9 @0 M2 k7 j•        Adhere to schedules.
. C/ z, n2 E$ J* O3 S•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
1 v3 u0 U# n- J0 r) U$ J•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
. `6 ]. N: [" j  a•        Provide excellent customer service.

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
4 k7 ^7 R: L% H) Y4 T* W+ V/ J- B2 l  cto 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.).
" d/ ~# F9 `3 \. U3 ~•        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.
; I4 B: m& }) o1 J) g; I# \; |% i•        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)
showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
8 S' `( L4 @+ f7 @6 \; l3 q! G•        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.
% s1 u: b( ?# F! J•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

6 z, T& e, s# X7 \* xHOURS OF WORK:
/ B& ?* [; H+ L+ S, yVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
# c0 z. O' J  {* _. a6 H4 l1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
) s: ]8 ~1 f1 ?' ~5 u" r( uThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

% r3 e) R+ c" T8 R/ ^; ?SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
: O/ Z6 y' z5 X. w/ fTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
  F7 ]% D; x* T! PPost 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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GENERAL:
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.
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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9 e, c7 A! U/ G4 N, v: xTo 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