Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
* Q+ g* K) x$ K/ P5 ^# @7 B" HUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
+ C! s1 x% F! i# m: kATU Local 569       
( H2 T% r% ~5 X. wInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
% }4 C7 m# K, h4 i+ m9 f  w- o5 jWork 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.
  `9 {% s: L1 e4 }6 m$ fEdmonton 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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/ W: @4 V  t+ y/ d# ^1 bFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
; f) H) O( I5 z+ L1 ^: M# Y, H•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
8 A9 Z0 E/ D7 Z•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
3 P( d7 O, }7 m% t" Z( M3 s•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
and traffic conditions.
) @2 {0 n5 M$ W•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
5 C4 V- J  ^* v7 n, |: {•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
# m! k2 [) A) w1 q5 ~•        Provide excellent customer service.

8 n) ?/ |  M. e. f( O" JJOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
! O& J  H2 x/ Y( M% S7 {6 F+ w5 p•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
9 K8 h- [5 H( g/ F•        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.).
$ U( S- F5 I3 k  }•        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.
* |& f0 y/ b2 q* j/ D' J+ U; ^; P•        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
9 f+ h" d7 ~, j* Rvideo-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).
+ z! }* z" h' r: c" p/ O•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

HOURS OF WORK:
9 a0 t& h4 x* ]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

% D4 o( I! ^+ PSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
+ E# x& p1 b9 K0 u' WPost 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:
9 C1 b' p) z% a2 l( ?ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
- e( S, s- o. U) _% V0 AThe 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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2 _2 m9 X8 l+ ]* lHUMAN 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