Hybrid Conventional Transit Operator bei Edmonton Transit Service

Put yourself in the driver's seat of a rewarding and challenging career with Edmonton Transit!!!

Successful candidates participate in a 5 week paid training program.

Interested in hearing more? Visit us at the Edmonton Transit Talent Hub

Daily responsibilities of a Conventional Transit Operator include:

• Safely operating a 40 foot transit vehicle, in high density rush hour traffic, in all weather conditions 
• Following defensive driving guidelines, local traffic laws, ETS regulations and standards 
• Following maps and meeting timed schedules while transporting passengers to destinations on pre-determined routes 
• Dealing with diverse and challenging customer situations and providing customers with transit information 
• Ensuring your own safety and that of your passengers 
• Monitoring fares 
• Contributing to Edmonton Transit's professional image by demonstrating responsible and ethical behaviour in all of your activities 
• Keeping yourself mentally and physically  prepared for a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays 
• Checking the bus for operational readiness before entering into service

• Grade 12 or General Education Development (GED) or equivalent qualifications and experience 
• Proven ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions in English 
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's licence or operator's licensing equivalent (non-probationary & non-graduated) 
• Driver's abstract showing a maximum of 3 demerits and no registry suspensions or convictions in the last 2 years.  Suspension of registry services will not be considered unless a reinstatement date is shown  
• Held a valid operator's licence for the last 3 consecutive years 
• Pass an enhanced police security clearance and  pre-employment medical examination 
• Demonstrated success dealing with the public in a position that requires excellent interpersonal, problem solving, conflict resolution and independent decision making skills 
• Meet the physical demands of the position which may include walking, squatting, lifting and twisting in order to safely operate a bus, its controls and provide passengers with assistance 

For more detailed information regarding each stage of the recruitment process visit our website @ ETS Jobs & Careers

Hours of Work: Various hours of shift work (straight or split shifts), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week.

First year: guaranteed minimum 67.5 hours biweekly. Thereafter: guaranteed minimum 74 hours biweekly.

Salary Range: 401, Salary Grade: 004 Training Rate: $20.658 (Hourly); Post Training Rate: $25.393 - $31.740 (Hourly). The rates quoted are in accordance with a collective agreement between the Union and the City of Edmonton. 

General:

• Applicants will be tested 
• Applicants invited to an interview must bring a completed job shadow exercise available at: http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/ETS_Job_Shadow.pdf
• We encourage applicants to frequently check their emails as our primary method of communication will be email 
• A driver's abstract must be obtained within 14 days of the ETS driving test date.  We do not accept any demerits reduced by attending a defensive driver training course 
• Selected applicants are required to pass the Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's class 2 written test at their own expense, prior to training 
• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates considered for the position will be contacted 
• ATU Local 569 members are asked to send a copy of their application to the union office 
• We are an equal opportunity employer.  We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals

The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces.  Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extraprovincial credentials at www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca/.

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