Benjemin Snow
Wausau
Summary
Dependable school bus driver with a strong focus on safety and punctuality. Demonstrated expertise in incident reporting and effective communication with students and parents.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
Wausau, WI
12.2025 - Current
- Safely operated school buses, ensuring timely transportation for students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations, promoting safe driving practices.
- Communicated effectively with students and parents regarding schedules and any changes.
- Managed student behavior on the bus, fostering a positive environment during transit.
- Assisted in emergency procedures training, ensuring preparedness for various situations.
- Maintained accurate records of routes, incidents, and student attendance as required by policies.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs for special events and activities.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Driver/Handler
Snow Equine
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
09.2020 - Current
- Operated and maintained various transport vehicles to ensure safe delivery of equine products.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to identify maintenance needs, enhancing vehicle reliability.
- Coordinated delivery schedules with team members to optimize route efficiency and reduce delays.
- Navigated diverse terrains while adhering to safety regulations and company policies.
- Assisted in loading and unloading materials, ensuring proper handling of equine-related goods.
- Monitored vehicle performance and reported issues promptly to minimize downtime.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall delivery efficiency within the team.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict delivery schedules.
Construction Equipment Operator
U.S. Navy Active Duty
Gulfport, MS
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Operated heavy construction equipment including bulldozers, excavators, and backhoes for various projects.
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure safety compliance and equipment reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to execute project plans and maintain workflow efficiency.
- Trained junior operators on equipment handling and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Monitored operation processes, identifying areas for improvement to optimize productivity and reduce downtime.
- Implemented safety procedures that resulted in a reduction of workplace incidents during operations.
- Coordinated with engineers and project managers to align equipment usage with project timelines and specifications.
- Led maintenance efforts for construction machinery, ensuring operational readiness and longevity of equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
- Streamlined workflow by coordinating with project managers, engineers, and other trade professionals on-site communication.
- Expedited roadwork projects through proficient use of road graders, asphalt pavers, and rollers for leveling surfaces and laying down paving materials.
Education
Welding - Welding
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI03-2007
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Commercial driving
- Special needs assistance
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger management
- Emergency procedures
- Punctuality
- Route planning
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Vehicle inspections
- Defensive driving
- DOT regulations
- Transporting students
Timeline
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
12.2025 - Current
Driver/Handler
Snow Equine
09.2020 - Current
Construction Equipment Operator
U.S. Navy Active Duty
05.2001 - 05.2004
Welding - Welding
Milwaukee Area Technical College