Charles Mines
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional defensive driver with over 10 years experience operating commercial vehicles in the city of Chicago. I feel my skills combined with my great work history makes me the perfect candidate for this position. I am enthusiastic about the possibility to be apart of your company.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
04.2013 - Current
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Fostered safe bus environment by enforcing rules of conduct for passengers.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Verified cleanliness and tidiness of bus through regular cleaning.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Assisted new drivers in acclimating to their roles through mentorship and hands-on training sessions.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Demonstrated exceptional driving skills in various weather conditions, ensuring passenger safety during adverse situations.
- Assisted disabled passengers, ensuring comfortable boarding, seating, and disembarking from the bus.
Truck Driver
Schnieder National
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Developed strong relationships with dispatchers, ensuring optimal job assignments based on skillset and geographical familiarity.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to unforeseen road conditions or traffic delays, maintaining timely deliveries despite challenges.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Institute
Chicago, IL05.2006
Skills
- Navigation Equipment
- Vehicle Inspection
- Passenger Assistance
- Over the road experience
- DOT standards
- Class A CDL with endorsements
- Defensive Driver
- Clean Driving Record
Timeline
Professional Bus Operator
Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
04.2013 - Current
Truck Driver
Schnieder National
08.2012 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
De La Salle Institute
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