Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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9 e) K# {0 |3 a4 U8 O* l: G& ]Transit Operator
8 @+ E2 J6 M* U, f. n& H1 uConventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
$ {6 t" _* `# f/ uUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
$ h  l: P* l# r, K. qClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
" ]$ }) t/ W1 j* D/ |1 {1 N2 [ATU Local 569       
( q5 u# B( e7 e6 ^0 b. k4 {Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
+ P; h! h4 m* F- C6 H8 V1 Y/ X: J  L66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       
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0 Z5 q4 K6 N% |: T4 i+ XDo 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.
) J! _2 y( R2 ]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.
•        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
and traffic conditions.
0 f( \/ U1 s* k. k/ I$ n" x0 Y•        Adhere to schedules.
( w8 u% [# J# E; V9 s1 ~8 q•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
  V6 z9 ]; X1 g7 _$ G•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
# V1 y' e1 a, k! _  F) g•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
7 I7 r' a, u" G9 Q. B6 c% M# k1 Z•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
( |3 `8 A' ~8 @/ D( o•        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
to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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7 b" i) w: O6 U•        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.
+ j6 O; S' c, K) {& S•        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)
' x6 N: A* s( D+ I- ishowing 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
, B, G+ u0 F1 x8 V: M6 dvideo-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.

HOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
, U- V7 D7 o/ p: W1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
4 [6 d. H3 A; j5 ?/ R% g0 xThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

% y9 \3 {. ~0 D% Q6 B4 ESALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
, M6 w* G5 Q& F5 |' q: ?Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
! C! f0 J) T: ^7 u" AThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
+ C; W! Z1 |6 E1 h$ R, T' m$ SThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

" V- [) p$ x) ~HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

+ `2 g, |3 P% k5 A! S& _, R7 PTo 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