Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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$ i* J* \) P7 ~5 R$ x! PTransit Operator
* I! ~+ d3 R3 `' ZConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
1 E  F/ E" ?' r( u) yClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
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.
" Q; t, |% \# ?0 Z( j7 ~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.
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+ n1 }, \* H. X( \& f( Y2 M0 cFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
1 z  N! [- }, A  K) p•        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
8 H( u( f- g  G0 |0 _$ eand traffic conditions.
  ?- z6 r& c! v: Q$ A7 q- G* F•        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.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
- M2 y; M1 m# y2 f# i# O* H5 q•        Provide excellent customer service.

7 g, S# F/ O7 [9 Q, _- ^JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- n! J" w, @  I7 V•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
, f: q# n2 Z" `" m; @" M•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
) f( \) s& a3 j- T" w* @7 sto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
2 B: C8 \, N! G' N1 `% p1 ~- \  n% E•        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.
5 o3 s% G: z. \6 F•        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)
) E! p7 m$ b! rshowing 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
& D+ K. t2 B+ O" N' v! hvideo-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).
8 A! \" l) [. ?3 G•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
: a/ d' m3 b5 X  O5 }6 ~•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
Various 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
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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7 F; y1 P, W3 W! jSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
: m: B7 n+ g6 z. j- MTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
3 k$ x/ e' }) [5 Z* O2 VThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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- O9 f) |1 \5 a! `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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& ?& W  E; P% r) SHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

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