Transit (ETS)

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Qualifications Needed

These basic qualifications are the same for all positions. See below for additional requirements for specific positions.

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)
Held a valid operator's licence for the last 3 consecutive years
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 reinstatement date is shown
Demonstrated success dealing with the public in a position that requires excellent interpersonal, problem solving, conflict resolution and independent decision making skills

Vehicles

Position	Vehicles
Conventional Transit Operator - Full Time	40' diesel or diesel/electric bus 60' articulated bus 30' community service bus
DATS Operator - Full Time	30’ DATS bus - wheelchair lift-equipped
DATS Operator - Part Time	30’ DATS bus - wheelchair lift-equipped
Community Service Operator	30’ community service bus

Hours of Work

Position	Hours
Conventional Transit Operator - Full Time	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.
DATS Operator - Full Time	Various hours of shift work (straight or split shifts), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week, up to 40 hours per week.
DATS Operator - Part Time	Various hours of shift work (straight or split shifts), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week, up to 20 hours per week if in a Part Time 40 position or up to 30 hours per week if in a Part Time 60 position.
Community Service Operator	Various hours of shift work (straight or split shifts), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week with shifts starting as part-time, progressing to full-time based on availability and length of service.

Salary

Position	Salary
Conventional Transit Operator - Full Time	Training: $22.13/hr Post-Training: $27.21 - 34.01/hr
DATS Operator - Full Time	Training: $24.17/hr Post-Training: $27.10 - 31.35/hr
DATS Operator - Part Time	Training: $24.17/hr Post-Training: $27.10 - 31.35/hr
Community Service Operator	Training: $22.04/hr Post-Training: $24.48 - 27.21/hr

Training Period

Position	Period
Conventional Transit Operator - Full Time	6 weeks (30 days)
DATS Operator - Full Time	5 weeks (25 days)
DATS Operator - Part Time	5 weeks (25 days)
Community Service Operator	3 weeks (15 days)

Other Requirements

Position	Requirements
Conventional Transit Operator - Full Time	Applicants will be tested Must pass an enhanced police security clearance Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a physical demands analysis assessing walking, squatting, lifting and twisting
DATS Operator - Full Time	Applicants will be tested Must pass an enhanced police security clearance Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a physical demands analysis assessing walking, squatting, lifting and twisting Selected applicants must be in possession of an Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's Class 4 Operators Licence at their own expense, prior to training Applicants are required to check their emails frequently as our primary method of communication will be email
DATS Operator - Part Time	Applicants will be tested Must pass an enhanced police security clearance Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a physical demands analysis assessing walking, squatting, lifting and twisting Selected applicants must be in possession of an Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's Class 4 Operators Licence at their own expense, prior to training Applicants are required to check their emails frequently as our primary method of communication will be email
Community Service Operator	Applicants will be tested Must pass an enhanced police security clearance Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a physical demands analysis assessing walking, squatting, lifting and twisting Selected applicants must be in possession of an Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's Class 4 Operators Licence at their own expense, prior to training Applicants are required to check their emails frequently as our primary method of communication will be email