Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Cooking and Family
Additional Information
Timeline
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Billy Jo Irvin

Kelso,WA

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning Transportation field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Committed transportation professional adept in providing updated and accurate route information to assist passengers. Strong commitment to safety demonstrated through an exceptional driving record and many years of experience in Bus Driver roles. Qualified Bus Driver aiming to fulfill transportation role. Well-versed in maintaining efficient route times while retaining diligent focus on safety. Solid foundation of knowledge and experience, mastery of DOT regulations and safety protocols.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

City Bus Operator

Paratransit
02.2021 - Current
    • Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
    • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
    • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
    • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
    • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
    • Maintained Washington state driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
    • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
    • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.

Store Clerk

HillCrest Convenient
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Provided Customer Service, preparation of food, handling of money, product stocking and sorting
  • CNA at Elder Options, (360)636-1000
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free

CNA

Elder options
10.2009 - 05.2011
  • Elder Companion ship, aided in showering, shopping, cooking, cleaning and any CNA medical needs that do not require a registered nurse.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.

Bus Driver

Lower Columbia College
06.2007 - 08.2009
  • Transporting head start children to and from school safely
  • Keeping the bus clean, fuel and report any mechanical defects to the bus garage.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained Washington state driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.

District Bus Driver

Castle Rock School
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Transporting children to and from school safely
  • Keeping the bus clean, fuel and report any mechanical defects to the bus garage.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Maintained Washington state driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.

District Bus Driver

First Student School
08.2002 - 01.2003
  • Transporting children to and from school safely
  • Keeping the bus clean, fuel and report any mechanical defects to the bus garage.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Maintained Washington state driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.

Transport OTR Truck Driver

Butler
08.2000 - 10.2002
  • Transporting cargo to and from shippers and receivers
  • Reporting any mechanical defects to the dispatcher and turning in proper BOL on time.
  • Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing, and weighing products.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.

Education

State Certified - CNA Certified

Elder Options
Longview, WA
01.2009

Truck Driving - Class A CDL

JB Hunt Transport
Dayton, OH
10.1994

High School Diploma -

Withrow High School
Cincinnati, Longview, Ohio, WA
06.1989

Skills

  • Professional Skills
  • Truck and Bus Driver Experience
  • In-depth knowledge of handling residents with age-related diseases
  • Excellent Planning Skills
  • Adept at identifying clients needs
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Team Work
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Fire Extinguisher Use
  • Emergency Situations
  • Operational Procedures
  • Passenger interaction

Accomplishments

  • I achieved a rapport with the local disabled clients with accuracy and efficiency. I have never been complained on.
  • I documented and resolved any issue's which may need further attention from management .

Certification

  • Maintaining class A CDL.
  • Class A CDL, passenger and school bus endorsements.
  • Continuing educating per safety regulation.
  • DOT Physical, First Aid CPR certificates up to date .

Cooking and Family

On my free time is almost always spent in the kitchen cooking with friends and family.

I love to hike, swim and go camping with friends and family. My life mostly is center

around my loved ones.

The gap between employment was helping family members through the end of days, Aunt Avis,

Uncle Gary, Aunt Dotty, Aunt Judy and my Father.

I can provide any information on all those family members is needed.

Additional Information

I have ample experience is regards to the disabled and elderly.

Transportation is my person specialty and I have my Class A

CDL withe passenger and School Bus endorsements. I have been working

withe the disability fleet through the city and thorough enjoy my job, However,

I have recently realized there is no room with this company (Paratransit) for growth.

Timeline

City Bus Operator

Paratransit
02.2021 - Current

Store Clerk

HillCrest Convenient
08.2018 - 02.2020

CNA

Elder options
10.2009 - 05.2011

Bus Driver

Lower Columbia College
06.2007 - 08.2009

District Bus Driver

Castle Rock School
01.2004 - 06.2007

District Bus Driver

First Student School
08.2002 - 01.2003

Transport OTR Truck Driver

Butler
08.2000 - 10.2002

State Certified - CNA Certified

Elder Options

Truck Driving - Class A CDL

JB Hunt Transport

High School Diploma -

Withrow High School
Billy Jo Irvin