Colleen M. Williams
Brigham City,UT
Summary
Dedicated tour and school bus driver with expertise in safety compliance and passenger management. Proven track record of executing routine inspections and ensuring passenger comfort.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Tour Bus Driver
Ogden Mustangs Ice Hockey Club
Ogden, Utah
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Operated tour buses safely and efficiently for various group events.
- Managed passenger comfort and provided engaging commentary during tours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bus interior before and after trips.
- Ensured compliance with traffic laws and company safety regulations at all times.
- Communicated route details and schedules clearly to passengers prior to departure.
- Conducted routine inspections of the vehicle for mechanical issues or safety hazards.
School Bus Driver
Box Elder School District
Brigham City, Utah
07.2003 - 10.2022
- Operated school bus safely and efficiently for student transportation.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Maintained clear communication with students and parents regarding schedules.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting the bus safely.
- Enforced safety protocols to promote a secure riding environment.
- Reported vehicle issues promptly to maintenance staff for timely repairs.
- Managed student behavior to maintain a respectful atmosphere on the bus.
- Collaborated with school officials to coordinate transportation needs effectively.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Tallied student count, mileage and fuel usage reports, forwarding to immediate supervisor for documentation purposes.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Reported bus malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
- Reported accidents, hazards or transportation delays using mobile two-way radios.
Education
GED -
Utah State University
Logan, UT01-1994
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Passenger management
- Commentary delivery
- Customer relationship management
- Defensive driving
- Route management
- Trip coordination
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Air brake proficiency
- DOT regulations compliance
- Passenger transportation
- Trained in [state] safety regulations
- Clean MVR
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Vehicle inspections
Certification
State of Utah Class B CDL with School Bus and Passenger Endorsements
Timeline
Professional Tour Bus Driver
Ogden Mustangs Ice Hockey Club
05.2024 - 11.2024
School Bus Driver
Box Elder School District
07.2003 - 10.2022
GED -
Utah State University