ALVIN TAYLOR
Bus operator
Olive Branch
Summary
Professional, experienced transportation specialist prepared for key role in public transit operations. Proven track record of ensuring passenger safety, adhering to schedules, and maintaining vehicle standards. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Well-versed in route management, traffic regulations, and customer service. Reliable and flexible, fostering trust and efficiency within teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Mata
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe bus environment for the comfort of all passengers.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
- Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws and safety guidelines while operating the bus on assigned routes.
- Maintained a clean and functional vehicle, conducting thorough checks before each shift to ensure operational readiness.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
Transit Bus Operator
Pace Bus - Northwest
05.2008 - 08.2018
- Delivered to residential and commercial locations.
- Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
- Reported vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles
- Reported any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
- Enhanced passenger satisfaction by providing timely and efficient transportation services.
- Fostered a positive work environment by participating in team-building activities, sharing knowledge with colleagues, and maintaining a respectful attitude toward all passengers and coworkers.
Deli Department- Crew Member
Dominick's Deli
02.2004 - 07.2009
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance trainings. Cut meat , set up case for freezer and stock warehouse
Customer Service Professional
The Home Depot
06.2006 - 01.2009
- Work in plumbing dept./garden help customer to find something show customer how product works ,stock shelves quality control
Cable Installation Technican
Comcast Cable
01.1994 - 02.2003
- Completed an average of 5 repairs per day.
- Used Arc and TIG methods to weld flat, cylindrical and irregular electrical connector-related parts.
- Emphasized product features based on analyses of customers' needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
- Interpreted and validated technical issues, test solutions, follow-up and escalate when necessary.
- Selected the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL02-1982
Computer Engineering
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL09-1978
Skills
- Great customer service
- Self-motivated
- Strong verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Process implementation
- Wheelchair support
- Defensive driving
- Clean driving record
- Vehicle inspection
- Fuel efficiency
Timeline
Bus Operator
Mata
08.2019 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
Pace Bus - Northwest
05.2008 - 08.2018
Customer Service Professional
The Home Depot
06.2006 - 01.2009
Deli Department- Crew Member
Dominick's Deli
02.2004 - 07.2009
Cable Installation Technican
Comcast Cable
01.1994 - 02.2003
Associate of Applied Business - Business Management
Elmhurst College
Computer Engineering
Malcolm X College
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