Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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7 b+ K+ G3 r$ z  t; ~- PTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
. d' `: ]6 U, v' gInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
% b4 G& [5 J; Z66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
& ~, |2 o+ E- N' ]  CWork 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.
! O3 ^) h' v$ H. k2 A9 m" P( ZEdmonton 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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9 r& f+ v( f3 ~2 xFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
' ^  u% \, a$ Y# B7 k5 R7 D# x•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
6 s5 D8 }( |4 m•        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.
/ g; Z# A- A$ E1 B3 u$ [•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
' N/ Z7 y  L  b- |+ s- I•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
# v7 G- u. _# D' X8 P•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
8 B6 A+ y* W, |0 t. u•        Provide excellent customer service.

7 h5 Z8 L8 j, E% O: ]JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
1 X* a2 P2 D$ l& ~2 d& Y•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
" j& ?# O# C" ~! g) xto 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.).
3 p1 D; \# Q. T: b- y3 D, }•        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 R7 ]* j+ A1 w9 ]+ D# A6 I5 K& S•        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)
/ p; o) t4 c/ kshowing 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
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.
4 w, W& X5 [6 n•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

, N! N. E" N9 ]9 }+ T: z* n. m3 W, ?. qHOURS OF WORK:
4 k/ G0 R" \9 `0 m* MVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
0 S( \& o! U! u" Z7 K1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
+ A5 m% T- |: y( J/ xThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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9 z1 R% \  I- ~. ]  ?* jGENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
+ ^) D+ v+ m( j  o- l1 [# v' c+ 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

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