Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Conventional Transit Operator       
- q) H! q0 V6 LOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
" f! X; S) ^1 l6 z7 yWork Location:  Various Locations       
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: i) s7 W8 F5 z' V: f- _$ P. yDo 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.
" k; R7 q1 h1 p9 {& {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.
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. w0 ], g* c) w5 {6 X0 N( {+ EFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
) w8 G# n) |5 N% u- _. t; s•        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.
6 E. u: u4 s/ N$ G2 C0 ?0 J•        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.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
9 o7 z6 M; D" R& c•        Provide excellent customer service.
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" I9 r; S5 }9 ^$ z6 |; {JOB REQUIREMENTS:
% f6 {# T& V/ h( T8 W3 n! J) ?•        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
# v6 h9 ^/ I; J$ d& g% j6 sto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of the day.
. Q- D6 d# X: S$ ?/ ?. b•        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.
•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
% H# P# C& P. y9 Y0 G& A* R0 e, Y) Q•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
4 j8 I  T( a. ashowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
9 k2 L) ]  J! U' ]. H9 R•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
, I7 _2 V7 d, [4 R# w$ s2 p8 @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).
7 F: P3 j5 f; C0 r! y  _; |•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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, I5 W: l6 b! {2 bHOURS 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
" v' h5 a8 `: r5 E( w8 b# m# a9 IThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
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:
# \) e4 q, j* g; dATU 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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0 H! @& [- }$ N" P: N+ p  YTo 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