Organized mechanic with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Habersham County School System
08.2023 - Current
Maintained Ga driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
Truck Driver
MDI
08.2012 - Current
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Sped Bus Driver/activity Bus Maintance
Spartanburg School District 1
10.2022 - 05.2023
Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
Technician/Safety/Fire Marshall
DOD
06.2008 - 08.2021
Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
Scheduled maintenance and repair tasks in alignment with production deadlines to reduce bottlenecks.
Tracked and recorded parts and labor costs related to each service call.
Suggested specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Followed established procedures for inspection of belts, drives and motors, performing needed maintenance.
Liaised with internal departments to optimize productivity and efficiency.
Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Mechanic/Driver
North Carolina National Guard
04.1996 - 11.2020
Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
Motor Sargent
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexander Central High School
Taylorsville, NC
No Degree - Scan Tool Diagnostics
North Carolina Military
Raleigh, NC
OSHA 30
North Carolina Military
Pamlico, NC
Commercial Drivers License
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NC
Skills
Passenger safety management
Passenger Assistance
Route coordination
Vehicle inspections
Vehicle Maintenance
Logistics expert
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Habersham County School System
08.2023 - Current
Sped Bus Driver/activity Bus Maintance
Spartanburg School District 1
10.2022 - 05.2023
Truck Driver
MDI
08.2012 - Current
Technician/Safety/Fire Marshall
DOD
06.2008 - 08.2021
Mechanic/Driver
North Carolina National Guard
04.1996 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Alexander Central High School
No Degree - Scan Tool Diagnostics
North Carolina Military
OSHA 30
North Carolina Military
Commercial Drivers License
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute