Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
6 r1 O% w3 E" B! L3 \Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
9 p. G, l7 p( N66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
2 H4 n; a! B0 O- g" h9 _, P6 aWork Location:  Various Locations       
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. [/ ]" b. W( R0 v& a2 \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.
" A; P  w  b! K  pEdmonton 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.

* U& C4 K' H  p# e" l1 L, NFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
/ D$ O% s: E* F3 v  k•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
2 I. g5 ^! j$ v6 ~1 q•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
7 z: e: m) @# A+ C4 G5 G) Uand traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
6 C. E7 O! q% ^9 A# o5 q7 ?•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
3 g; H1 G- @  t' J  ]9 K: ?•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
! Y5 v/ o0 Y( W' v3 ]2 [•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
/ a3 W- l, i( t& _, ~1 C, Q•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
' G6 I2 S8 V: [: K- P; `•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
/ m7 I0 F0 U$ e1 g+ O: k0 Z•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
/ b8 |2 N  C. G$ Eto 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.).
•        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$ o  A% S0 K- Z/ W& _( c1 r•        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)
: |5 x4 u  T' F2 [& _* p* e6 ]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
3 L" H4 q4 t1 ?% Q' M/ 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).
- Q# _3 u  s# C7 p9 j•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
; D' c& S8 }4 n+ ~" lVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
$ l2 O. Y8 e3 G' B; Q- y% j0 N1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
) c, b4 `  p8 ?6 eThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY 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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& Y' X& Z0 w! U" Z) s0 J% [: \/ n, UGENERAL:
' E/ e5 @5 ^  o- W( T, cATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
! M: a- R& q2 K' w' J* ?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