Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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Transit Operator
Conventional Transit Operator       
  S4 s9 j) x" H7 V: j2 YOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
8 T+ r+ ]# w7 |5 ?Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
5 g* k- I  G2 AClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
# o- {$ Q! Q8 Z+ ?; Q0 i. }; cATU Local 569       
6 o! C/ @$ A9 JInternal applicants, please include your payroll number.
" Z* D- f0 Z! m# W66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
2 c% P3 w: [; k) P  RWork 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.
* o, @  ]/ ~6 n0 G$ k6 zEdmonton 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:
" J* Q% W( w% R2 X, N•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
! T! u% x) w; D; p+ B; F8 }•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
: l7 h" M/ o* r8 a! @; }6 \•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
' x/ J+ `' Q( V6 ], z4 }and traffic conditions.
  R7 B9 @# b. c- I•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
/ J# p6 Y) K8 `$ k; H+ E) y5 z•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
9 ^% _$ }7 u3 y, e! }. \% G•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
3 m' Y; F; r/ Z/ K•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
! U4 l9 w: T1 d  m1 I$ P( _•        Provide excellent customer service.

. M! A) k1 ^% Y1 C& DJOB REQUIREMENTS:
•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
1 s2 i* S# |% B! M7 x" z: J•        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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; S3 I3 I0 a+ F; G# }/ o: P, @9 M•        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.).
) r; B5 s1 U5 H- ~) ~•        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 {2 Z# c; w' }# F/ C7 z•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
. S; {# H2 v  W2 X  ?/ u" Yshowing 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
0 x" x; ], g0 q  X$ e) O2 Tvideo-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.
- {, f; |6 Q& O+ s. Z•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.

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
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
, M+ _9 J9 }0 G; j+ p. EPost Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
$ z/ H5 _) L% F3 C( |; N3 ^5 g8 VThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.
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GENERAL:
ATU 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.

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