Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

$ `3 h' d1 U: S* m" a7 W% ?2 O! a6 xTransit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
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.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
$ G7 w+ F7 ~6 rWork Location:  Various Locations       


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.
5 x2 i: ~$ y  N% _Edmonton 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.

FUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
2 t7 b$ w& \; z& U% d•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
1 ?0 T/ @1 [" t9 u•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
; I  H9 |3 t" c2 l: [and traffic conditions.
0 Y, C, y4 \  `0 i1 R# ~) L•        Adhere to schedules.
# r# ]+ w8 s$ i3 w" V$ \  b( n1 N•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
9 q& h3 j, h: X) U7 q+ G5 o•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
5 `- Z6 O1 c& C& I3 j•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
, @: x6 A) b$ U•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
' A, Y; a# U8 x7 W4 {* ~•        Provide excellent customer service.

4 G6 |/ M" I& }0 |; h% BJOB REQUIREMENTS:
) X; h+ }7 P0 l$ ]& d) W. X( l•        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
* W' f" l7 p8 R/ B: H. Kto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
# K: E: w. _2 e8 Z) @•        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.).
, r/ v% ^/ r( a5 G! q•        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.
$ b4 k* R7 j0 b' H* @3 U•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
5 {- {1 q2 c! d/ y/ C* ^( O•        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
% H6 J' p* A8 Y- M  @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:
* W9 T* {  ^8 I$ u( D$ w8 r  ^Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
! E% k9 v2 \9 }5 k1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
6 K1 Y/ F% {* ?. E6 Q* ?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.

GENERAL:
1 A9 F( o( X6 c( `( U7 Q3 LATU 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.
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HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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  t, r2 W9 h* e: P" m, o' ATo 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