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DATS is a door-to-door public transportation service operated by ETS for adults who can not use regular ETS service because of physical or cognitive disability. DATS Operators drive wheelchair lift-equipped buses (passenger vans) that have up to 8 seats and room for up to 6 wheelchairs. These buses contain GPS equipment, computerized mapping features and interactive touch screen computers for communication with the DATS Service Control Centre.
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Customer care is an essential element of the position of DATS Operator and applicants should have experience working with, providing regular care, or assisting persons with physical and/or cognitive disabilities. Many of DATS customers are regular users and DATS Operators have a unique opportunity to get to know their clientele in a personal and caring atmosphere.
DATS Operators must be able meet the physical demands of the position, which may include prolonged sitting, walking, squatting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, twisting and gripping in order to safely operate the bus, its controls and provide passengers with assistance. Pre-employment testing will include a Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (FARE), which will test for those physical demands, including testing on a treadmill (while heart monitored). All testing must successfully be passed.
The nature of the DATS service means that routes and travel patterns are always different and the job takes the DATS Operator all over the city. DATS Operators must have excellent map reading skills and knowledge of the geographical Edmonton area. All DATS routes start and finish daily at the Percy Wickman Garage (5610-86 Street).
DATS Operators work various hours of shift work (straight shifts or split shifts), any time of the day, any 5 days of the week and up to 40 hours per week. Full Time positions work up to 80 hours bi-weekly. Part Time positions work up to 40 hours bi-weekly when in a PT40 position and up to 60 hours bi-weekly when in a PT60 position.
The rates quoted are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Amalgamated Transit Union 569 and the City of Edmonton. Current rates of pay are:
This is a permanent position with a probationary period of up to 6 months. Benefits begin 90 days after your start date if in a Full Time position.
Part Time - Not eligible for benefits.
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