Daniel Comstock
Spokane,WA
Summary
Skilled transportation professional with experience in school bus operations, driver training, and safety leadership. Strong background in vehicle inspections, wheelchair securement, radio dispatch, and student management. Known for clear guidance, problem solving, and maintaining compliance with state laws and district standards.
Worked as a driver and more since 10/1996 with the five diferent contratores that had contracts with Spokane Public Schools.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Zum Sevices
Spokane, Washington
04.2023 - Current
- Operated school buses for ZUM student transportation routes and daily assignments.
- Performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections on ZUM buses and safety equipment.
- Followed traffic laws, route instructions, and district pickup schedules.
- Trained school bus drivers on state laws and district safety procedures, enhancing compliance and safety practices.
- Observed driver performance and corrected unsafe driving habits during road training.
- Prepared training materials for new drivers within district transportation operations.
- Instructed drivers on wheelchair securement and passenger loading practices.
- Provided feedback and guidance on areas needing improvement related to job performance or safety issues.
- Evaluated driver performance to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, promoting safety and accountability.
- Assisted in developing curriculum to meet state requirements for school bus driver certification, improving training effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Spokane Valley, WA06-1982
Skills
- School bus operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Wheelchair securement
- Routing and scheduling
- Student transportation
- Driver training
- State Certified Driving Instructor starting in 2000
- Safety leadership
- Defensive driving
- Problem solving
- Positive Professionalism
- Passenger assistance
- Punctuality
- Radio dispatcher
Certification
- Class B CDL with PS any size except class A
- State Certified School bus instructor
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Zum Sevices
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School