Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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& A$ B( F5 \! O$ fTransit Operator
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Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
9 z. m: g6 D. _6 ~Up to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
/ |0 r6 J% G& h7 rATU Local 569       
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7 I4 ^) v2 W6 ]+ [) Q: O7 C' t66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
Work Location:  Various Locations       

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1 ~0 ~' p. ^3 H- r$ E! `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.
% ]3 i! Y: y" N- S2 {5 UEdmonton 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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- [: U3 q+ h4 `, l9 FFUNCTIONS:
•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
: }4 m! p" w4 W7 q•        Respond to customer queries concerning transit information.
% o3 v' ]' M8 Z•        Operate a Transit diesel bus and/or trolley coach, on a day, night or split shift under varying weather
" b* r; K9 F/ \8 l$ Hand traffic conditions.
  m  q  E* V( W& l) `•        Adhere to schedules.
2 J- N5 z! P; Q) `( J8 L& `2 h•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
- T8 r) E2 Z; G( R, a•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
! s  n. o' a; j8 S# i% Q% n& s•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

3 l$ C# a. U* @8 gJOB REQUIREMENTS:
/ w! x- L' w* c) U•        Grade eleven (11) or an equivalent educational level is required. Formal training in driving or public relations will be considered an asset.
1 c9 Q9 A0 s: U+ D! G•        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.
•        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.
•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
: B0 ?+ J- i4 B. D6 s8 q% i$ Ovideo-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).
. G2 y6 c0 K5 [) d0 _8 a9 v/ t" g•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
1 n) f5 C" O' q0 r. [* ?$ W•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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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
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SALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
  s- t: g( B' S& y2 D, c6 @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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( V( M7 n' J0 A2 YGENERAL:
( q" U+ j8 l1 zATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
9 X! O5 D5 v- R1 ?6 l  Y4 iThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.

, [. u4 ?0 F6 ~" K$ |HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT:   KH                                0930, 00501842
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9 D% z6 f  z' B8 s: H0 Z3 GTo 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