Brennan Surrell
Danielson,CT
Summary
Reliable professional prepared for role requiring driving and labor expertise. Proven ability to manage transportation tasks and handle physical labor effectively. Known for team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in safety procedures and efficient task execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Killingly Public Schools
04.2025 - Current
- Operated school bus safely, adhering to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted students with boarding and disembarking, fostering a secure environment during transportation.
- Managed routes efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at schools and designated stops.
- 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.
Service Technician/Mechanic
Charles Toyota
09.2014 - 02.2023
- Utilized computerized diagnostic equipment to conduct thorough inspections and determine outcomes.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
- Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Participated in ongoing training to stay up to date with advancements in automotive technology.
Automotive Dismantler
LKQ Corporation Inc.
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Tagged and stored parts in proper warehouse locations.
- Used hoists to load and unload materials into containers or onto trucks over 10-hour shifts.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
- Maintained organized and clean shop
Education
Killingly High School
Dayville, CTSkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driving
- Emergency procedures
- Passenger management
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT regulations
- Pre-trip inspections
- Transporting students
- Route logs
- Route navigation
- Post-trip inspections
- License endorsements
- Safety equipment usage
- Great attitude
Certification
•Toyota Automotive Electrical Certified
• Toyota Automotive Engine Certified
- CDL B Certified
- Air Brakes Certified
- School Bus Certified
- Student Certified
- Toyota Forklift Electrical Certified
- Toyota Forklift Engine Certified
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Killingly Public Schools
04.2025 - Current
Automotive Dismantler
LKQ Corporation Inc.
01.2020 - 04.2020
Service Technician/Mechanic
Charles Toyota
09.2014 - 02.2023
Killingly High School