Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Conventional Transit Operator       
, d$ j- |; B6 E: C- `Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
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66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       
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! r0 F  S) L4 p( ?2 w/ A2 VDo 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.
" I& h; d2 [) X& F4 B3 N2 |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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FUNCTIONS:
) g& K% C* y3 a) b•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
1 e9 G' o+ B, C8 G+ t/ @4 e•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
: j* J8 ~( g9 D' @•        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
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" u3 [" f3 s) d•        Adhere to schedules.
5 Z# z" T8 l! O•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
$ T% l# Y2 x) l•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
* E% e0 K2 h! s; }•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
4 T$ G( g; e- t9 H& b•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
6 c- ^- g6 R& @0 ~0 k* ^& d•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
( @7 r, V2 d/ o: l4 Cto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
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•        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.).
% a8 `  a7 B* H% i. ~•        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.
, F2 W$ G. o1 I( X! v% l) T•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
7 {# m2 A! H7 |7 |4 ?* v8 Zshowing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
6 {1 j! f0 [( v5 c•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
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).
& y7 h5 A$ f+ P. l3 C& d•        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:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
) c: S. q* h; f1 b! w1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
! z0 g+ J. J. m- Q- f# YTraining 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.

; S! O3 b. P' i0 L5 N9 I; pGENERAL:
ATU 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.

1 z; c0 ]) V% [0 i0 BHUMAN 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