Chad Vetsch
Wayne
Summary
Seasoned professional with a strong background in transportation, notably with Noble School and as a self-employed Oversize Loads Driver. Excelled in ensuring passenger safety and maintaining punctual schedules, leveraging skills in effective communication and vehicle maintenance. Demonstrated reliability and a clean DMV record, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering positive relationships.
Steadfast commitment to safety and punctuality. Adept at managing student behavior and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Known for fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and staff while adapting to changing schedules and routes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Noble School
08.2023 - 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.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis. Service included electrical and mechanical work: oil changes, part replacements
- Taught students first-aid and emergency protocols in case of emergency.
Driver, Oversize Loads
Self-employed
07.2019 - 08.2023
- Piloted Oversize/Overweight escort vehicle over long-haul routes.
- Managed emergencies calmly under pressure, such as vehicle breakdowns or medical situations involving passengers, coordinating swift resolution without compromising client safety or satisfaction.
- Maintained accurate records of mileage, routes, and expenses for proper documentation and reimbursement purposes.
- Maintained open lines of communication with clients during transport to discuss any changes in itinerary or address potential issues as they arose.
- Alerted other drivers to potential risks through use of signs, flags and warning lights on escort vehicle.
- Aided driver with pickup, transportation and delivery of Oversize/Overweight items.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to identify potential vehicle issues, ensuring the safety of all passengers throughout the journey.
- Utilized GPS technology to efficiently plot optimal routes that prioritized both time efficiency and passenger comfort.
- Secured loads and assembled trailer to safeguard cargo.
- Maintained and repaired trailers to keep fleet in good working condition.
Education
CDL B - CDL B School Bus Endorsement
Online
Remote07-2023
System Engineer - Computer Science
Microsoft
Remote05-2000
Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Science
Control Data Institute
Minneapolis, MN05-1986
No Degree - Computer Science
Northwestern College
Roseville, MN05-1985
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian School
Foreston, MN06-1983
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Incident reporting
- Behavior management
- Emergency procedures
- Punctuality
- Defensive driving
- Route navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Clean DMV record
Yearly Bonus for not missing and work days 2023-2024
Yearly bonus was paid to employees based on attendance. I did not miss a day 2023-2024 school year
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Noble School
08.2023 - Current
Driver, Oversize Loads
Self-employed
07.2019 - 08.2023
CDL B - CDL B School Bus Endorsement
Online
System Engineer - Computer Science
Microsoft
Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Science
Control Data Institute
No Degree - Computer Science
Northwestern College
High School Diploma -
Faith Christian School
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