Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
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Transit Operator
+ a) i( @' Q6 x4 C: @( dConventional Transit Operator       
1 |" v! B3 V% x6 o2 GOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
) [. _' ?" m6 E# ~$ @Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
1 v" Z- ~3 v: a. U, b* u2 tATU Local 569       
Internal applicants, please include your payroll number.
3 ]( p9 e2 m4 _% T# Q0 ?66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
' ~5 Y2 _: T( X- H5 C8 x3 D$ H  ~Work Location:  Various Locations       


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.
9 D# s3 k2 u5 X% c7 d; DEdmonton 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.

+ b7 _' m  D& @" d$ e- Z% [FUNCTIONS:
1 m' ]% z7 P+ e- D2 Q•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        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
/ V2 M  O9 \* @0 aand traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
! n& ?5 ~4 ^" B, l$ }0 V•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
: j" m& I+ s4 ^7 y( D: f•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
9 e7 D) z, D. Q# q$ W$ [•        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
to be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
of 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.
•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
; d$ e0 D+ e; f- G6 B; t•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
8 C0 A, H- E4 {showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
8 z9 y/ a. G5 Y9 @6 U, ?8 r•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
6 ?1 t6 i; q' i* V& }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).
- n* d' P9 L/ D9 }/ X) O! |•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

& q* r$ E, p2 t5 f" J+ Z  p0 _HOURS 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
. X+ t/ `2 ^/ K* O1 LThereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
2 H4 v8 C/ h. _, x! i3 W2 STraining Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
/ P3 W; R7 x8 G2 UThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

; o. _4 \6 J0 f2 V* _7 @2 qGENERAL:
6 o& W) S2 g; D- @$ J1 a- ~2 e) xATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
& t, `- a* {( P/ x) W& Y; x$ [4 _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.

HUMAN 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