Charles Pratt
Lancaster,USA
Summary
Dedicated Professional Driver with extensive experience in timely and safe delivery operations. Achieved customer satisfaction through optimized shuttle routes, ensuring fuel efficiency and time savings. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills while adhering to traffic laws and providing exceptional client service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transit Bus Operator
WeDriveU
Mojave, California
08.2025 - Current
- Operated transit buses along designated routes, ensuring timely arrivals and passenger safety.
- Monitored and enforced traffic laws and regulations to maintain safe service operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of buses to ensure safety and reliability.
- Facilitated smooth passenger experiences through efficient boarding, fare collection, and prompt assistance with inquiries.
Transit Bus Operator
LACMTA
Sun Valley, California
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Operated transit buses along designated routes efficiently and safely.
- Ensured compliance with traffic laws and regulations during service operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of buses to ensure safety and reliability.
- Arrived at stops on schedule, ensuring timely service for passengers.
- Facilitated smooth boarding, fare collection, and addressed passenger inquiries to enhance customer experience.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding schedule changes and incidents.
- Ensured buses remained clean and operational, contributing to a safe and pleasant ride for passengers.
Coach Operator
Greyhound
Los Angeles, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Operated buses safely on designated routes across various regions.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and functionality.
- Enforced company policies and safety regulations to ensure safe transit operations.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delays to minimize disruptions.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, luggage handling, and inquiries.
- Addressed passenger concerns promptly, enhancing overall customer service experience.
Bus Operator
Transdev AVTA
Lancaster, CA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Operated transit buses safely along designated routes.
- Monitored traffic conditions to proactively adjust routes and minimize delays.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and readiness.
- Conducted visual check of exterior of bus prior to departure to ensure no damage or debris is present.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain a safe riding environment.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus. with boarding, disembarking, and luggage handling.
- Delivered customer service to ensure passenger satisfaction and safety.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding delays and service changes.
- Reported vehicle issues to dispatchers and mechanics for timely repairs, ensuring operational reliability.
- Maintained cleanliness of the bus interior and exterior during shifts.
Cap 2/ Un-loader/ Stocker
Walmart Super Center
Lancaster, CA
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to support team in meeting work demands efficiently.
- Inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality before unloading.
- Loaded merchandise onto delivery trucks for efficient transport.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move heavy items safely.
- Organized inventory in warehouse to enhance access and retrieval processes.
- Stacked boxes, crates, containers, and other materials on pallets, shelves, or racks in an orderly manner according to company standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Communicated with management regarding inventory levels and workflow issues to maintain operational flow.
Team Captain/ Un-loader
KimCo Staffing
Sante Fe Springs, CA
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Led team meetings to align staffing assignments with project goals.
- Managed daily workflow to optimize task completion and support team collaboration.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols to enhance compliance and readiness.
Education
GED -
GED.com
Skills
- Commercial license Class B
- Air brakes endorsement
- Passenger endorsement
- Vehicle operation
- Traffic law compliance
- Pre-trip inspection
- Incident reporting
- Fare collection
- Customer service
- Safety enforcement
- Schedule adherence
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Passenger assistance
- Bus cleaning
- Route navigation
- Traffic laws compliance
- Safe driving
- Adaptive decision making
- Defensive driving
- Fuel efficiency
- Wheelchair securement
- GPS applications
- Customer relations skills
- Punctuality
- Adaptable routes
- Clean driving record
- Behavior management
- Loading and unloading luggage
- Basic mathematics
- Payment collection
- Delay reporting
- Tires and brakes inspections
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Reliable and punctual
- Accident avoidance
- Problem-solving
- Weather Conditions Adaptability
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
CDL B
Passenger Endorsement
Air brake Endorsement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transit Bus Operator
WeDriveU
08.2025 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
LACMTA
06.2023 - 04.2025
Coach Operator
Greyhound
08.2022 - 05.2023
Bus Operator
Transdev AVTA
04.2021 - 07.2022
Cap 2/ Un-loader/ Stocker
Walmart Super Center
03.2017 - 08.2019
Team Captain/ Un-loader
KimCo Staffing
09.2013 - 04.2015
GED -
GED.com