Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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5 ~: s1 L9 V) v4 h, L, J+ fTransit Operator
) @* j4 |$ O  w  W; Q8 d. v$ }Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
7 I6 q" B$ u6 C0 @# w; C. SATU Local 569       
. F3 {" T; G" Y) v& _! V( pInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
1 K/ j+ t6 S3 W( AWork 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.
/ J0 J* `& _5 W5 Q5 P. ^Edmonton 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:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
3 f" F% U8 c! L& [•        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.
; J* q. K% u; K•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
3 [, J, \* M: S+ T•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
" E8 M; }; w5 x; S& |•        Provide excellent customer service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
7 H* _) I) ~6 e; I, U+ {3 [. k; E•        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
6 b( k- F- U8 X! x5 Tto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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8 z2 y# n7 D3 W  f+ v  S0 d+ ~•        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.
4 Z: n& v4 f6 U•        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.
- Y& c$ R2 D6 W+ }& |; O. o•        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.
/ N; m* z9 ?5 b. t•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
6 g4 Q* f+ A* E* \# S' yVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
+ B7 _7 R4 A' i" D1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
5 `* t' k. m9 t1 D2 {/ BThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
4 L8 a4 K+ f8 M0 hPost 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.

& F& h1 k& G* R7 t, hGENERAL:
: x4 Y/ p" y' nATU 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
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* ?+ n3 y2 a8 w% v% Z( [1 n; fTo 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