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Billy Sutton

Alto,GA

Summary

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
Billy Sutton