Edward Acosta
Bronx,NY
Summary
Focused Bus Driver offering years of superior transportation industry performance. Accustomed to meticulously inspecting vehicles and equipment to minimize safety hazards. Operates with integrity and dedication to quality transportation service. Meticulous transportation professional bringing a proven history of efficiently inspecting buses before and after scheduled trips. Accustomed to refilling necessary vehicle fluids and reporting any maintenance needs. Strong knowledge of local routes and laws, demonstrated over years of industry experience. Attentive transportation professional eagerly pursuing role to leverage years of safe and effective experience in related roles. Skilled in drafting necessary reports regarding route and navigation data for each shift. Committed to passenger safety, demonstrated through impeccable driving history. Motivated individual with strong work ethic and ability to work independently. Strong organizational and team collaboration skills with experience in improving processes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
City Bus Operator
NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Brooklyn, NY
06.2000 - Current
- Provided passenger assistance including collecting fares and offering schedule and route information.
- Obeyed all local and DOT traffic rules and regulations.
- Performed all bus driving duties and passenger interaction with professionalism.
- Transported passengers safely between destinations while following prescribed routes.
- Followed maps and GPS software to adhere to routes or navigate high-traffic areas and times.
- Assisted passengers with difficulties or disabilities to board and exit bus.
- Adhered to scheduled routes to accomplish timely drop-offs and pick-ups at over locations.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide service.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide service.
- Adhered to scheduled routes to accomplish timely drop-offs and pick-ups at over locations.
- Maintained safe and timely route completions.
Mail Carrier
USPS
Long Island City, NY
04.1995 - 06.2000
- Directly interacted with customers to deliver mail, packages and ordered goods.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses, delivering to approximately customers per shift.
- Updated routes based on weather and road conditions in real time to decrease delivery times by %.
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Greeted customers and answered questions regarding mail pick up times, postal regulations and delivery costs.
- Helped customers by carrying oversized parcels inside residences.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Used portable devices to maintain system records by scanning items delivered to homes and businesses.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide service.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Ridgewood, NY06.1992
Computer Engineering
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Local traffic regulations
- Local route knowledge
- Map expertise
- Defensive driving
- Passenger interaction
- Safety and compliance
- Clean driving record
Timeline
City Bus Operator
NYC TRANSIT AUTHORITY
06.2000 - Current
Mail Carrier
USPS
04.1995 - 06.2000
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Computer Engineering
New York City College of Technology