Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Transit Operator
' S9 |% ~+ W0 w$ l& z$ v" V% [Conventional Transit Operator       
% G; U" T' w  c0 wOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
" b9 `8 p1 Q0 {/ ]% L! b7 D: T2 DUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
2 f- p& H( ]) L3 t8 F66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       

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+ ^; h: o5 ^% I( g. M; Q; [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.
4 ]1 [/ g0 u5 q- c+ i+ iEdmonton 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.

( y: ?  j! F8 b% `0 L+ u+ eFUNCTIONS:
0 w8 F+ |! P' \# B! O1 |•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
, I) L; `! 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.
•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
* o/ x" P7 `& k3 V, ~3 Y- Q•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
! f1 }2 v/ @9 k  w•        Provide excellent customer service.

; {9 f. U& W1 {8 t" ~JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
' x+ W+ \: U1 ?% F! J•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
5 f% {5 U7 O- M/ k" {5 jto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
- g. S8 F% G' w4 A2 S) 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.).
+ P% M& a7 G" L: h; X3 |•        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.
  Z# i8 U5 y$ }8 Y•        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.
•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
) `9 ^, T2 w1 f$ [: Jvideo-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).
" R3 F- E* h6 T4 O4 \( v•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
% X- j$ e) |* B3 [) n& FVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
/ ~2 L3 [/ V8 ]7 I# SThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
: ]/ k7 i2 h/ y, k9 XTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
& G! D+ [: v- C+ u5 l+ o3 V( DPost 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.

4 Q  R3 r( T) R0 H. \. dGENERAL:
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

6 C# @% V+ Q4 p( j* X0 mTo 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