Dana Bland
RENTON,Washington
Summary
Safety-minded transportation professional with 47+ years of experience in school bus operations and dispatch support. Strong background in pre-trip inspection, passenger lift operation, and special needs transport. Committed to safe routes, on-time service, and consistent student care.
2 years with Durham Sea. as a dispatcher
6.8 years with the Seattle school dist.
23 years with Laidlaw school bus
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
school bus driver/Transportation Dispatcher
First Student School Bus
Seattle, Washington
11.2012 - 09.2026
- Operated school bus routes for district transportation services
- Inspected bus equipment before daily student pickup and drop-off
- Followed traffic laws and transportation policies during route driving
- Monitored student behavior and enforced bus safety rules
- Communicated route delays and concerns to transportation dispatch
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.
Skills
- Pre-trip inspection
- Bus safety protocols
- Route dispatch systems
- Passenger lift operation
- Student behavior monitoring
- Vehicle inspection
- Special needs transport
- Transportation dispatch
- Transporting students
- Clean DMV record
- License endorsements A ,S air dou/tri T
Certification
- CDL A S AIR DOUB/TRI T
Timeline
school bus driver/Transportation Dispatcher
First Student School Bus
11.2012 - 09.2026