Alman Beckford
Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated and motivated school bus driver with interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills seeking a full-time position with CT Transit. Professional background skills include customer service, and providing safe and comfortable rides in a timely manner for passengers. Firm understanding of the city streets, routes, and traffic laws in the state of Connecticut. Well versed in knowledge surrounding bus maintenance and safety protocols to ensure safe and timely transportation for passengers.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
05.2025 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
- Implemented access control measures, verifying identification and granting entry as appropriate.
- Responded promptly to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement when necessary.
School Bus Driver
First Student
05.2025 - Current
- Adhered to safety protocols while operating school buses, ensuring student well-being during transport.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections to confirm operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking, promoting a safe and orderly environment.
- Communicated effectively with school staff and parents regarding transportation schedules and student needs.
- Responded promptly to emergencies or unexpected situations, prioritizing student safety at all times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bus interior, contributing to a positive transportation experience for students.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Sanitation Worker
City Of Hartford
08.1996 - 09.2018
- Operated sanitation vehicles to ensure timely waste collection and disposal.
- Adhered to safety protocols and regulations while driving in varying conditions.
- Returned cans and garbage receptacles to curbs for easy retrieval.
- Performed cleaning and maintenance tasks on public facilities including, but not limited to: painting; minor repairs, clean and snowplowed streets
- Cleaned and maintained machinery, tools and equipment
- Consistently available for operational problems, widespread storms, and other operations and maintenance emergencies as deemed necessary by management
Driver
Hartford Courant
10.1989 - 01.2000
- Deliver bundled newspapers from a designated distribution point.
- Plan and follow an efficient and assigned delivery route.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure operational safety.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to confirm delivery schedules and route adjustments.
- Assist in loading and unloading newspaper, optimizing space for safe transport.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Online
Scranton, PACertificate -
Porter & Chester Institute
Rocky Hill, CT01-2020
Certificate -
New England Tractor Trailor
Somers, CTSkills
Architectural Drafting: Equipment Use, Dimensioning, Wood Frame Design, Masonry Construction Steel/Concrete Detailing & Design: Beams, Columns, Girders, Plates, Fasteners, Welds, Open Web Steel Joists, Cast-In-Place, Pre-cast, Reinforcement and Decking
- Commercial & Residential Mechanical Services: Electrical Circuits, Wiring, Illumination, Water Supply, Drainage, Heating Principles and Isometric Layouts, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Site Development: Plot Plan and Topographic Survey Plans, Zoning, Subdivision and Environmental Regulations, Utilities, Roads, Drainage, Catch Basin and Curb Details, Slopes and Contours, and Landscape Design Basic Mechanical: Mechanical and electronic drafting fundamentals including lettering, line work, auxiliary views, dimensioning, fits, tolerances and assembly drawing
- /Technical: Assembly drawing, sub-assembly, design and details, fits and tolerances Power Transmission: Power transmission principles including gears, belt drives, chain drives, bearing seals, linkages and cams
- Electronics: Electronic symbols, schematic layout design, and circuit drawings, as well as theory and practical applications of printed circuit board design and layout Plastic Design: Plastics design and layout including injection and blow molding concepts
- Jig/ Fixture Design: Holding and locating layout concepts, fixtures design concepts including assembly part and jaw detail drawing
- Geometric: Symbols, datum, and material conditions
- Introduction to 3D drafting: SolidWorks' software, creating parts, assemblies and 2D formatted drawings
- Computer Sills: AutoCAD SolidWorks * Revit Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- CDL
- CAD
Timeline
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security
05.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
First Student
05.2025 - Current
Sanitation Worker
City Of Hartford
08.1996 - 09.2018
Driver
Hartford Courant
10.1989 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Online
Certificate -
Porter & Chester Institute
Certificate -
New England Tractor Trailor