Braxdon Gardner
Hyrum,UT
Summary
I am a professionally qualified bus transportation specialist, with over 7 years experience. I am determined, hard working, and a honest individual. I have developed good planning and organizational skills. I am confident with working independently, in busy environments, and also within a team setting.
I am seeking employment opportunities that allows me to implement innovative strategies and use my love for this industry to promote positivity and team building within the district.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Box Elder School District
08.2025 - Current
- Conduct daily safety inspections of the bus to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Deliver students to and from school safely, maintaining punctuality and adherence to schedules.
- Managed student behaviors on the bus, fostering a safe and respectful environment during transit.
- Communicate effectively with parents and school staff regarding transportation issues or delays.
- Monitor weather conditions and road safety, adjusting routes as necessary for student protection.
- Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and document info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrate professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Assist students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Enhance cleanliness and maintenance of the bus, contributing a more pleasant journey for students.
- Supervise students during loading, unloading and on the bus.
- Record bus route and make notes for substitute drivers.
- Teach students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of an emergency.
Shuttle Driver
Utah State University
11.2021 - Current
- Operate shuttle buses for safe and efficient transportation of students and staff across campus.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and university policies during vehicle operations.
- Assist passengers with special needs, providing support for a comfortable travel experience.
- Conduct routine vehicle inspections and maintenance checks to ensure operational readiness.
- Monitor traffic patterns to identify opportunities for route improvements and efficiency gains.
- Conduct regular vehicle inspections to identify potential maintenance issues, contributing to overall fleet reliability.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing passenger inquiries professionally and courteously.
- Maintain a clean and comfortable vehicle for passengers, promoting a positive travel experience.
- Enhance team communication by initiating daily briefing on route changes and passenger feedback.
- Operate wheelchair lifts as needed, ensuring accessibility for all passengers regardless of physical limitations or disabilities.
School Bus Driver
Cache County School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Same responsibilities as Box Elder School District
School Bus Driver
Box Elder School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Yard Master
IPEX
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Oversaw loading and unloading operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Inspected Equipment (Skid Steer, Forklift, Telehandler)
- Swapped between positions constantly (Working the saw machine, fetching pipe, cleaning and maintaining the yard, gluing and sealing pipe fittings together, etc.)
- Filled Orders on a day by day basis
School Bus Driver
Cache County School District
01.2018 - 06.2020
Education
High School Diploma -
Sky View High School
Smithfield, UT05-2014
Skills
- Dependable and reliable/Self starter
- Effective communication skills
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Incident reporting
- Commercial driving
- Emergency procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger management
- Organizational driver/Route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Defensive driving
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
- Safety-focused
- Action oriented leader
- Diversity and inclusion
- Team player
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Box Elder School District
08.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
Cache County School District
08.2024 - 05.2025
School Bus Driver
Box Elder School District
08.2022 - 05.2023
Shuttle Driver
Utah State University
11.2021 - Current
Yard Master
IPEX
07.2020 - 06.2021
School Bus Driver
Cache County School District
01.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Sky View High School
Experience
I have worked in some level of transportation at a young age, from job shadowing drivers in junior high to running routes with senior drivers as I got older. Fast Forward to today I am 31 married and still living my best days driving for the district. I plan to continue this dream until retirement this is something very important to me because I know I can make a difference and would love to advance in the profession that I love.