Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
0 k) A( P, _% Y0 f! B" R+ EThis Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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0 Y4 z. `8 l5 o* H2 ]5 vTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
& M7 v# B4 X" r9 ~8 p6 LOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
9 r& M: d: k, V7 }9 G7 M9 ]; jUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
, ~( ]. x9 p" b( @1 R3 k7 eClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
3 N* V6 T/ J4 H2 S' OATU Local 569       
  H, H+ D  l' i- v% P# v$ _& TInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
0 Z8 M, ?0 V* Y2 c1 ~66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       


7 ~- ^% E* i" j: h2 lDo 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.
( Y8 v4 T6 d/ I3 X0 f0 V: 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.

- m( w; \& I; B! OFUNCTIONS:
* A5 h7 v9 A% f  r•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
2 v; K3 t! ]. |•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
0 \0 r/ Z% u# a4 O' S( J•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
; m% M% i7 }8 V3 D7 |( o7 band traffic conditions.
; t% {8 \- n$ Z# N•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
/ c. I; {7 n" O* N•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
7 Y  m  G$ U) c7 B* e. N•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
* B! z% C3 p0 f- j* j; r# f•        Provide excellent customer service.
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  ^% x! }6 z6 i/ g$ O% l7 N: HJOB REQUIREMENTS:
* V9 [* X, n/ z0 i8 C* Z•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
& s! O2 _; y8 o& c; pto 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.).
: L7 h3 n, e9 W) D5 Z•        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.
•        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)
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
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).
8 o% R5 h; c( K( |! b, n$ J  o•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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9 X( S1 D5 R) c5 P2 Y2 [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
8 G5 x( ^, A% E( F3 r% nThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
! Z) X  \0 C; d7 y. R* d* [3 }- C- w' {Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
' @4 Y) ?. d  D% T2 @$ T7 i9 CPost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
" P( e& M! f0 ]* sThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

$ o3 v  t$ L2 s' V$ y4 u4 jGENERAL:
$ j$ K& |! O( R) O& f! N" AATU 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.

) K0 R$ D6 Q; K; u9 r# F6 }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