Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

Transit Operator
# M' h4 o- y  e9 T5 l. yConventional Transit Operator       
3 e% ?/ O; G: a8 eOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
! `2 I% f  y& B$ X( TUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
; ?7 w# s5 |) r: o2 }- g6 \Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
" z$ q$ e1 l; y/ ?& p; U6 G# M8 |ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
3 t! w9 N, {; w+ i( m4 q66D4 - 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.
/ j1 M  e% n2 ~* G6 cEdmonton 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.

9 \3 B4 J7 b# E: `8 y8 XFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        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
  P" F  q: E1 E# X1 n$ {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.
: t! F( z) @: k- R: M2 b•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
8 E0 H0 U3 U; D" `6 \$ S•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
/ Z8 r7 Y2 r* Y•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
" t& U$ S4 \& b* u3 W1 @•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
5 O% b. @2 y' T$ S' G0 ^  O; k•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
' S* P  S0 C- P3 Rto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
( z1 ?3 Q3 A; E9 [# Hof 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.).
) s1 l2 i) Q* t( V7 r+ v4 Z4 |8 X+ |•        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.
/ A2 f: t7 B! X" S  N•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
6 @6 z2 K# l5 I" C9 H7 s•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
( a' o. j) {' m# 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
6 v/ Y7 Q9 E/ a8 m0 y  qvideo-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.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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HOURS OF WORK:
% K3 v6 _4 i2 `7 b1 TVarious 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
* B2 y- v2 g# m! u( F. |" mThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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# c4 F- J8 o* S/ j; H6 }+ ^4 w# ASALARY 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.
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& F8 i  n/ d' J/ O% t3 ]( J- w; lGENERAL:
( r. ^8 C5 d- Q  T. mATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
2 j; S. z" ^8 Q8 b  mThe 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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8 c$ R3 H, a! J, W+ vTo 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