Transit Operator

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Job Requisition No.:  907077
This Job Requisition No. must be included on your application.
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8 B' Z' a: G2 ?# Z1 e: NTransit Operator
  V8 E4 l' Q/ X: k- SConventional Transit Operator       
; L/ `, U6 U- U( R" wOpening Date:  02-JUN-2007
2 F2 L( r$ y, ~2 X5 M) NUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
) b. p0 _+ t  L' |( EClosing Date:  09-AUG-2007
' T' w: J2 Z) i) b% Y2 |* [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.
5 M4 o" O# k5 v0 x7 xEdmonton 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:
3 i" v, u1 h9 k7 Q6 f# a4 |( T•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
* ^) ~! c* w4 |0 `! R/ ?0 |•        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
* m# c0 A- l% N# d. Mand traffic conditions.
) h# B9 y7 d2 j( t9 M( x6 X( U' F7 H•        Adhere to schedules.
: P8 a. k( @' Y  [8 ~- k; c•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
" ^3 a. r1 v( r5 T: J5 n7 }•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
- \  {/ A, V$ d9 \3 \/ w+ [: ]•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
% d# O1 U2 a' |% `. ]•        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.
, U8 O* N: j3 l, n. j7 t0 D3 O% n•        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.).
3 _7 I9 y& p4 Q•        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.
5 ~2 a* |' p8 N4 ~' B1 j•        Ability to pass a written English comprehension test, a public relations video-test, a driving skill
5 Q2 M- P. q$ v# y; Q( n- \& ^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).
: z1 w' C- t8 a! \2 W* N4 v  c$ h6 g•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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& h4 R1 Z' _) I) k% M, _$ A' C- gHOURS OF WORK:
Various hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
/ t. C; e6 T9 u0 I9 F9 Y( N1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly
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, v; U$ ^* F' E# g9 CSALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
8 g% A7 A) ~+ q0 N6 cPost 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:
3 k. j$ w; j% r5 z3 b4 `* m. a" W8 cATU Local 569 members are requested to send a copy of their application for this competition to the union office.
  x& v9 k* E5 [: OThe City of Edmonton thanks all applicants for their interest in this employment opportunity; however, only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted.
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! @; d# Z" s; x+ x  G  OHUMAN 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