Derek Pickering
Paulsboro,New Jersey
Summary
Focused on building positive relationships with bus passengers by delivering positive riding experiences every day. Excellent people skills
with a hardworking and diligent attitude.
- Committed transportation professional adept in providing updated and accurate route information to assist passengers. Strong commitment to safety demonstrated through an exceptional
- driving record and Number years of experience in Bus Driver roles.
- I retired from NJ Transit in 2011.
- I am a veteran, served in the Army from 1976,to 1986.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Omni Bus Operator
Sen Han Transit
Audobon , NJ
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Transported customers to and from Location.
- Took customers to appointments and built positive relationships with healthcare staff.
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Transported elderly, disabled or otherwise limited passengers to doctors' offices and medical appointments.
- Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
Bus Operator
Nj Transit Corp
Maplewood , NJ
09.1999 - 04.2011
- Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details and baggage stowing.
- Provided information about area attractions and facility amenities.
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Transported elderly, disabled or otherwise limited passengers to doctors' offices and medical appointments.
- Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
- Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
Education
Deptford Twp High School
Fox Rin Rd.Deptford NJ 08096 09.1972 - 06.1976
Skills
Accurate recordkeeping
Traffic law adherence
Safe driving practices
Mobility assistance
Baggage help
Wheelchair support
Customer relations skills
Pickups and drop-offs
Special needs understanding
Clean driving record
Timeline
Omni Bus Operator
Sen Han Transit
11.2017 - 04.2021
Bus Operator
Nj Transit Corp
09.1999 - 04.2011
Deptford Twp High School
09.1972 - 06.1976