Transit Operator

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

Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
# n; I" x3 B: LOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
Up 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       


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.
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:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
' v. c& S/ X' [! ~; 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
and traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
, {2 _9 C7 A: \" ~9 a•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
; n% ^( t* Y- R; }9 `•        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.
•        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.
' B+ {% e& p6 O+ V7 Z•        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.).
' u: ?9 l6 X5 O: m4 V- P/ x7 o•        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.
6 Z/ v6 V" C% N, U0 z•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
' a( v( V7 @# q9 ~showing no suspensions and no more than 3 demerits recorded over the previous 2 year period.
4 g  y* \9 {$ R" c8 Q5 P" X2 e•        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).
. y+ ]3 a0 x- w' l. d•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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1 ]; l% B& W9 r* kHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
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Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
/ g; P  Q0 c( k9 F2 w- pTraining 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.

GENERAL:
ATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
* L7 ]4 \$ \7 v( Z0 z1 u' ~  \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.

! ^: r. E' a) }* cHUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842

1 j6 J4 }0 s& c9 R9 K4 T  XTo 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