Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
7 B8 F% l% L$ w: J% G) g) yOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
6 E! s' j( K! eClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
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  B' M) B7 \' }66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
, C7 B' b3 R$ b" t( UWork Location:  Various Locations       

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/ E. S) t; x( n; _5 C  EDo 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.
1 |4 X) Z  `, g8 Z4 l0 c! S: P. V- y- ^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:
/ x. y( U( b2 t1 f•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
& t; z( [7 r/ V. h•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
5 o2 _- k0 S1 k4 j% x•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
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7 x" E# m& C& e1 M. ^2 E/ w•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
8 z* I+ ?3 Y' X& z$ j( S  v0 t& P•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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! D5 S3 e9 f% g3 v* F" n4 NJOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
# r7 B  M4 l+ `# y•        Proven ability to deal directly with the public, with well-developed customer service skills; the ability
) Y3 k! v8 q# n' {% S" }to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
( L! m! K6 }" W5 E+ Vof the day.
•        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.
( c+ b0 K1 x5 E; V' M5 o2 ]•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
5 V0 Z$ J" m3 r: i" ^  ~2 L2 F: I. U•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
" F; p* y5 i+ P) o" @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
& ^3 j% e3 f0 Jvideo-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).
5 q& _* z  X, |3 t/ e! q/ ^& k" j•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
3 X$ p8 e  K" F/ X•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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HOURS OF WORK:
. L8 c1 a* ?% [) p* d) [: r% A+ PVarious 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

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
: s0 S) i. l: \7 B1 ZPost 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.

% L) f7 h. l! R3 a' ^GENERAL:
. b* F5 u$ ~% ~" ~: p: G7 hATU 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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8 H: U" K# ]7 X' \& s. I" o! G# XHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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; m4 t7 W4 o) o/ x$ h# k2 V- kTo 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