Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
" ?$ X- {2 Z& N) `# b: B7 IThis Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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Transit Operator
' x0 m, t" u; _+ E1 D7 K- U8 j# _Conventional Transit Operator       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
1 m. t4 H# d# {: yATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
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Work Location:  Various Locations       
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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.
/ Z8 W4 L5 q* l" {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.
+ Q, U1 w5 c: s# q/ t* H0 s7 d/ L•        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
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2 z! Q! o8 W) X* b' ?! X0 @•        Adhere to schedules.
& |8 c+ H2 A; @) [+ l& H$ O" `& o•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
# X+ d7 m4 R0 z$ }% D•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
$ g5 t6 H; [4 G" h•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
% ~' W6 F& u$ d' F% D•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
4 r& X7 X: `, D•        Provide excellent customer service.

0 m' H8 I( @& Y7 gJOB REQUIREMENTS:
3 ~5 G0 a, W, O+ ~- P, g* r: s5 q+ `•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
; m$ J4 g3 h' c& B( |9 n, z6 z1 n•        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
of the day.
$ {0 W: k- k6 w$ D$ c4 c. }: i9 g, }•        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.
4 H- k- m& ]$ c4 V( w& \4 Y•        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)
5 N, h" L" c1 ^3 w2 [1 ?8 ~showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
, z! ]3 ~" i# ]2 V$ o5 h4 O* r•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
2 l" V# N% Y# r: u4 ]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).
* l& `, X2 C1 J# g•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
$ W9 q3 J3 X8 g# r; a6 b1 y•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

* J5 t& s7 t$ d9 K7 JHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
3 Y  A7 N. `! Y) m, W1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

% w1 `, u/ Z2 a0 E- x  Y5 E5 J/ A8 n1 QSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
4 A% f1 X6 H/ A  @/ p8 ?+ [Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
  y8 z) ^8 k& D5 a9 ^( @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.
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GENERAL:
, J( A" J8 J9 h5 M' B! AATU 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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# \; F8 \1 }) r5 s2 RTo 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