Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.

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Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
9 g1 ^, c7 l3 n0 B3 \7 O) rUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
ATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
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Work Location:  Various Locations       

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+ x  `1 I8 F; H/ C$ q1 m: oDo 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.
  X9 s' t1 i# i/ T, i8 ]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:
0 E! T5 b$ B# y/ D2 A1 q; q% l4 D•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
; R, x3 r  E) p6 t+ ?! q, A•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
& k) @2 r% M) D$ v7 u0 A•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
9 V5 e! A4 y' K  t; d•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
) F# }% ?/ x$ @# f& y+ B1 Band traffic conditions.
& K4 i; C" _' F/ `. j; d•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
# P; C: a  U7 s# o•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
. g( s1 y+ H4 Q; b& m$ ]•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
% }7 }5 x# l+ O" N8 {. r•        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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* M: S" I5 L1 x/ K$ |( r•        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.
/ H; x" k4 D$ ?6 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)
showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
- p% b4 a4 n% P  Y9 [•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
% l" [1 _% [" w$ A! h+ lvideo-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.
; f7 B5 R- J0 S2 y8 W" R•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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HOURS OF WORK:
3 ?' E9 j0 P8 i. GVarious 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
# F! V& [- T* E  tThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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9 y: l  l$ h3 _/ H" mSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
9 j6 }& X+ K: d$ r' ^4 TTraining 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- }  }9 \" I* |GENERAL:
, k7 m2 i/ R2 }5 a8 GATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
  w6 o& j& |# V& @4 ~$ lThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

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