Brandon Johnson
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused professional with extensive experience as a School Bus Driver at Philly Transportation. Proven ability to foster positive relationships with students and parents while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in effective communication and adept at managing passenger behavior, contributing to a secure and respectful transportation environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Philly Transportation
05.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Trash Truck Driver
White tail
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Performed post-trip truck inspection, cleaned cab of any trash or spills incurred en route and turned in vehicle condition report.
- Attended and participated in scheduled training programs, briefings and meetings required by company or assigned by supervisor.
- Worked closely with supervisors to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
- Verified assigned truck fully-fueled and safe to operate and required paperwork on board before leaving yard.
- Immediately reported any unsafe situations or service related issues to dispatcher or supervisor.
- Positioned and returned container on customer's property with lids and doors properly replaced and containers located without risk of obstruction traffic flow or driveway entrances.
- Collected route as outlined in route sheet, documenting changes or obstacles to job execution through written descriptions and attachment of photos taken with company camera.
- Recorded time on route sheet at each customer stop.
- Promoted environmental sustainability initiatives within the community through educational presentations at local events.
- Operated heavy machinery to load, transport, and dispose of solid waste in designated facilities.
Childcare Provider
CCISD
09.2015 - 02.2018
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Repair
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia, PA06.2005
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger management
- Defensive driving
- Weather condition driving
- Transporting students
- License endorsements
- Pre-trip inspections
- Route navigation
- Bus evacuation drills
- Post-trip inspections
- Passenger safety management
- Safe driver training
- Child safety awareness
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Traffic laws and regulations
Certification
CDL DRIVER
SCHOOL BUS Enforcement
Passenger endorsement
Timeline
Trash Truck Driver
White tail
04.2020 - 10.2021
School Bus Driver
Philly Transportation
05.2019 - Current
Childcare Provider
CCISD
09.2015 - 02.2018
High School Diploma - Computer Repair
Benjamin Franklin
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