Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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, B3 N6 h/ J9 NTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
1 G% A: R' K' k: e/ LUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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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.
, N* x4 P% s4 K' P) f! bEdmonton 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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FUNCTIONS:
  \$ d" t$ a; {# k7 U2 b- K•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
4 e; r2 d! P# @6 R- \; R( Z•        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.
7 p* r+ G2 @/ [5 z, f•        Adhere to schedules.
; H2 z. {* m+ _9 r3 c•        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.
1 W  `/ v6 g: N4 J, f•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
' [3 R# _2 W7 h5 q6 q4 [•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
6 k4 W! K& R6 n1 {•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
& U' m4 }9 q& p3 p/ ?1 n7 {: y7 gto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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•        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.
  V) `& ]* Z. y! H; j$ f( k•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
9 o+ t& G! D0 s•        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.
+ |- z4 y. A% o: c•        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.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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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

% h9 u# b5 ]* o# l- m# `; }8 O( MSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
1 W/ V4 h3 G% e  Q! A% ^; Q! |Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
) {, S1 `( V9 T& pThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
& D- h( H$ w. S0 m- [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
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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