Adenike Opeifa
commerical driver
Duluth,GA
Summary
Accomplished Bus Operator with a proven track record of safe driving and exceptional customer service, honed over years with MARTA. Skilled in GPS navigation and emergency procedures, I excel in maintaining punctuality and ensuring passenger safety, achieving a 98% on-time performance rate. Demonstrates strong mechanical knowledge and a commitment to courteous, professional passenger interactions. Well-trained professional with exemplary safe driving skills and strong work ethic. Confident Bus Operator with goals to provide passengers with safe, enjoyable trips. Experience working set daily routes and special charter trips. Experienced transportation professional proficient in local roads and rules. Licensed driver in GA with clean record. Consistently helps elderly and disabled individuals board, ride and disembark from vehicle safely.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
MARTA
Atlanta, GA
05.2019 - Current
- Drives and operates a commercial passenger bus, transporting passengers to and from scheduled stops, announcing major stops, transfer points, other announcements as requested/required.
- Collects proper fares and validates passes and identification cards, utilizing electronic fare registering and collection equipment.
- Exercises reasonable care in the handling of funds and other valuables, to include proper reporting of lost articles.
- Courteously provide schedule, route, and fare information to passengers seeking assistance.
- Assists disabled passengers in boarding, riding, and alighting in a safe manner.
- Operates wheelchair lifts or scooters and secure equipment of affected passengers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Maintains, supports, and promotes a safe work environment at all times.
- Conducts routine bus inspections of assigned vehicle before and after daily run (pre-trip and post trip inspections) in conformance with all applicable safety and operation procedures.
- Documents inspection findings. Promptly engages Bus Operations Control Center (BCC) MARTA Police in cases of passenger unruly conduct and/or any threat to passenger or safety of self.
- Prepares and submits accident and incident reports in a timely manner utilizing proper forms and in accordance with established guidelines.
- Uses Bus phone and logs into the Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) to communicate with equipment failures, schedule delays, hazardous or dangerous conditions along bus route and passenger loading zones, to include such hazards as unusual traffic, road conditions, obstructions, construction, potential criminal activity, etc.
- Performs other assigned tasks as requested.
Rail Operator
MARTA
Atlanta, GA
07.2024 - Current
- Triggered track switches and activated traffic signals by operating controls.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Delivered key information to flag personnel to promote safety during construction and compliance to operating rules.
- Managed communications flow to employees and customers regarding departures, arrivals, delays and closures.
- Monitored gauges and meters to measure speed, amperage, battery charge and air pressure in brake lines and main reservoirs.
- Promoted accessibility for all passengers by adhering to guidelines for accommodating individuals with disabilities or special needs when boarding or finding seating on the train.
- Provided excellent customer service to passengers, assisting them with boarding and exiting the train safely, as well as answering questions about schedules and fares.
- Reduced accidents and safety incidents through strict adherence to standard operating procedures and consistent vigilance while operating the train.
School Bus Driver
Fulton County Schools
Atlanta, GA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Operates the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner on a route prescribed by the Transportation Department
- Conducts thorough pre-trip inspection of the vehicle and any special equipment
- Maintains orderly conduct of student passengers
- Reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver
- Operates the vehicle in accordance with the laws of the state of Georgia and the policies of the state and local board of education
- Provides maximum safety for passengers while on the bus and during loading and unloading
- Maintains routes and schedules as planned by the local school system personnel
- Delivers bus to vehicle maintenance facility as directed by schedule, supervisory personnel, or vehicle maintenance personnel
- Conducts emergency evacuation drills as required by local school system
- Completes legible and accurate required reports in the prescribed manner
- Keeps the assigned bus clean and sanitary at all times
- Communicates effectively with the school staff and public
- Attends all safety meetings
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
Education
GED -
Dekalb Tech
Decatur, GA08.2010
No Degree -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta
Duluth, GA02.2010
Skills
- GPS Applications
- Safe Driving Practices
- GPS mapping
- Traffic law adherence
- Safe driving skills
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Basic Repairs
- Defensive Driving
- Troubleshooting skills
- Customer relations skills
- Emergency Procedures
- Clean Driving Record
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Special needs understanding
Timeline
Rail Operator
MARTA
07.2024 - Current
Bus Operator
MARTA
05.2019 - Current
School Bus Driver
Fulton County Schools
10.2018 - 05.2019
GED -
Dekalb Tech
No Degree -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta