Abdul Heath
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Instructs new drivers about company policies, regulatory requirements and operational skills such as backing up and securing loads. Proficient in planning routes, updating paperwork and meeting customer needs. Focused on helping drivers complete courses as confident and skilled professionals. Proficient professional with many years of experience in motor vehicle training. Also experienced in commercial driver training. Thorough teacher of driving craft with strong emphasis in driver safety and defensive driving. Expert Driver Trainer offering many years of experience teaching new drivers to operate motor vehicles safely. Enthusiastic yet demanding builder of skilled, confident, and courteous drivers. Experienced as trainer through schools and through private businesses.
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Work History
Bus Driver Training Instructor
SEPTA
Philadelphia, PA
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented bus driver training programs.
- Conducted classroom instruction, field training and evaluations of student drivers.
- Provided feedback to students on their performance during training sessions.
- Maintained records of student progress throughout the training program.
- Observed student drivers while they operated buses to identify areas of improvement or safety concerns.
- Advocated for safety protocols and procedures among trainees and staff members.
- Monitored student drivers' route knowledge to ensure proper operation of buses within designated routes.
- Inspected vehicles prior to use for any mechanical issues or maintenance needs.
- Scheduled driving tests with local licensing agencies for successful completion of the program.
- Instructed students in defensive driving techniques, traffic laws, vehicle operations, passenger assistance and emergency response procedures.
- Provided guidance and support to new bus drivers as they learn their routes.
- Organized refresher courses for experienced bus drivers to stay up-to-date with industry standards.
- Researched current trends in transportation regulations to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
- Ensured that all students have met the required qualifications before being certified as a bus driver.
Education
High School Diploma -
Germantown High
Philadelphia, PA06-1995
Skills
- Route Planning
- Vehicle Inspection
- Defensive Driving
- Safe driving techniques
- First Aid Training
- Maintenance knowledge
- Classroom Instruction
- Assisting drivers
- Emergency Procedures
- Accident Prevention
- Regulatory Compliance
- Passenger Safety
- Observing performance
- Managing safety
- Student assessment
Certification
QPE certification for track safety for all employees. Non Revenue trainer on all B class vehicles that Septa has.
Timeline
Bus Driver Training Instructor
SEPTA
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Germantown High