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       
Opening Date:  02-JUN-2007
! i9 U& S& G8 E* Q/ t( fUp to 45 Full-Time Positions, 00501842       
Closing Date:  09-AUG-2007
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66D4 - Transportation - Transit Operator Pool
5 f! F: ~9 m, E3 P) r0 V6 SWork Location:  Various Locations       


0 U7 o9 b; o4 V' ^! ?, T% NDo 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 j/ q7 Y4 f" ?) QEdmonton 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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3 b" W6 {6 i9 d( YFUNCTIONS:
! s: v6 P4 Q9 a/ \' P; ?•        Transport passengers to and from destinations on prescribed scheduled routes.
& B& B- K6 I9 r7 }7 z) O1 w- x•        Collect proper fare, issue transfers.
/ N( o" _" Z3 _3 M( a- W6 `' K•        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
9 Z3 b8 i9 b2 m; Tand traffic conditions.
•        Adhere to schedules.
•        Obey and follow defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws and Transit system regulations.
4 Y- @2 m' a4 R/ c/ q4 t. x•        Ensure the safety of all passengers.
•        Handle diverse and challenging situations.
•        Communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
•        Provide excellent customer service.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
" h- g9 ]* g0 ?) P; v+ u•        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
. N2 [2 U1 W! Z3 x" Fto be diplomatic and courteous in dealing with the public, from the first passenger to the last passenger
$ ^% T4 q6 F. S/ I4 e! ^of the day.
% F5 C' f! M. h. T0 h8 ^6 X•        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.).
6 n5 A) L) C2 [•        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.
6 u1 T1 F2 [0 S$ p4 }•        Selected applicants must pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test, at their own expense, prior to training.
% j$ t9 C/ X9 w  y; u: W# ]) O! K9 Y•        Applicant must provide a current driver's abstract (obtained within 14 days of the video test date)
) V8 X9 W9 J! U$ v9 O! s; Bshowing 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
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).
•        Successful completion of the ETS Training Program.
•        Internal ETS applicants must have completed all mandatory in-house training.
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8 V( d5 {) X: @+ IHOURS OF WORK:
$ H. E3 c4 D5 l8 L$ GVarious hours of shift work (straight or split shift), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week
& C2 _5 R7 A4 k" H0 h) O9 Y1st year:  Guaranteed minimum 67.4 hours bi-weekly
Thereafter:  Guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly

9 G6 N" d, `9 \5 `- ESALARY RANGE:  401, Salary Grade: 004
Training Rate:  $16.56 Hourly
Post Training Rate:  $20.36 - $25.45 Hourly
) F, V6 X( h" Z* M9 }  q+ HThe rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton.

' u1 T- l! t4 N' @& M, gGENERAL:
8 b4 Y0 ?& b* eATU 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.
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0 B4 k+ D  F! a& B. U9 P; mHUMAN 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