Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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1 \: g3 i9 v4 H4 VTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
* ~. W& [5 N! Y0 o! Z& k# @Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
5 |  |" u( }7 x& c) [" F" E+ h8 AUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
- R! w9 z/ t4 k7 V8 O5 _66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
$ }) j  s+ _: P  V1 gWork 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.
; t( q# P+ v6 t# s8 p- sEdmonton 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:
4 b/ ^- \( @) T9 n5 P0 p4 f/ Q•        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
1 ~; {" E1 r0 Iand traffic conditions.
/ R, P  ?6 C4 D% i  V•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
/ z3 I3 E5 e  N+ C- B. b# H- \•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
8 K; ?5 r  Y, k. H3 X& P•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
+ H) x" h/ t7 _; `3 u•        Provide excellent customer service.

. x- n& s" a  B/ n/ lJOB REQUIREMENTS:
) }5 @( V3 ]* W5 J7 P. |•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
$ h1 }) q6 m% U- ~! P/ A& k- P•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
) B6 c8 R4 w* x4 g# h+ h+ N! ?to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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$ Q/ ^; \- q2 \; L1 R# g3 ]•        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.).
& S, c0 E6 X8 _2 a" ?•        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.
/ \! G# c. L8 E/ D+ U•        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.
2 C% R4 u& r- p" Q6 o•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
, `) d2 x1 ^$ |$ K  @( ]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).
5 H4 Z9 B% v5 t' k: C1 z4 n1 I•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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3 T3 ?, p3 a/ }, [) H2 UHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
- Q. D) P  `8 F9 j% S1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
( k$ V. [# g- M2 U4 o9 O+ n0 q- ]Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
6 R$ l+ b7 w3 d# h2 d$ W/ dTraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
2 f5 k# @1 i9 P% z$ {3 z; f" rPost 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.

GENERAL:
$ e" t+ w5 E& K! T9 sATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
! s6 J+ A% s" l) g% l( q3 v$ pThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

8 y  K0 c+ X8 D. F8 kHUMAN 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