Edward Magana
Cutler,CA
Summary
Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules, and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior.
Well-regarded bus driver offers clean driving history and strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Exeter Unified School District
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Obeyed federal, Ca and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Maintained CA driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the school bus, documenting any issues and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Mechanic-Preventive Maintenance and Blade Engineer
Pitman Farms
06.2017 - 08.2020
- My duties include blade inspection, storage and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
- Assisting in construction and rebuilds of motors, conveyor belts, gear boxes etc.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.
- Provided technical support during emergency situations, leading to swift resolutions without compromising safety standards.
- Inspected and tested electrical equipment, diagnosing malfunctioning apparatus.
- Diagnosed, repaired and replaced faulty electrical, electronic and mechanical components to maintain plant safety.
- Operated various tools and equipment proficiently while maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
School Bus Driver
Selma Unified School District
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
- Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.
- Streamlined boarding procedures, implementing an organized system that ensured timely departures from each stop along the route.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
Automotive Technician /Residential Construction
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
- I perform diagnostic and troubleshoot customer automobiles and diesel trucks and trailers. I am proficient in all aspects of repairs from simple brake jobs and seals to full tune-ups. Some repairs or maintenance is to prepare vehicles for annual or 90-day inspections as required by state/ federal law. Work performed to include was yearly or 90-day inspections, tune-ups, brake repair, suspension repair, body repair, transmission repair or service, engine repair or R&R, electrical diagnostic and repair, etc.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair estimates for various automotive issues.
- Contributed to business growth through exceptional customer service, leading to increased repeat clientele and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Operated heavy machinery efficiently, ensuring timely progress on construction projects while minimizing risk of accidents or damage.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Increased client retention by maintaining open and effective communication throughout project phases.
Forklift Operator
IFCO LLC
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Operating a sit-down forklift in a production setting.
- Locate production materials and arrange for production crew to use and determine if product was in proper order and not damaged
- Retrieve any and all damaged or rewash product for return or store damaged product for other use
- Load and unload all products from 53' dry van, bobtail trailers, curtain vans or doubles
- Acquire and complete all necessary product paperwork on delivery and or shipment per company specs.
Landscape Supervisor
Brandon Garret Construction
02.2012 - 06.2016
- My duties included; all aspects of commercial landscape installation and maintenance. Purchase and retrieval of all materials or products needed for set plans on said jobs.
- Duties also included servicing of tractor trailers and all trailers from simple pre and post inspections (a.m’s and p.m’s) to assist in 90-day o.d.t inspections.
- Maintain and repair heavy and light equipment in yard and on site due to human error or due to being worn out.
Education
Associates Degree - Automotive and Autotronics
Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, CA08-1999
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Kings Canyon
Reedley, CASkills
- Safe driving practices
- Punctuality
- Effective communication skills
- Commercial driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Vehicle inspections
- Vehicle maintenance
- Passenger safety management
- Emergency procedures
- Passenger assistance
- Pre-trip inspections
- Bus evacuation drills
- Basic mechanical repair
- Transporting students
- License endorsements
Certification
MOOG -Alignments & Suspensions; Autotronics -Auto Computers
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Exeter Unified School District
03.2025 - 09.2025
School Bus Driver
Selma Unified School District
10.2023 - 03.2025
Mechanic-Preventive Maintenance and Blade Engineer
Pitman Farms
06.2017 - 08.2020
Forklift Operator
IFCO LLC
06.2016 - 12.2016
Landscape Supervisor
Brandon Garret Construction
02.2012 - 06.2016
Automotive Technician /Residential Construction
Self-Employed
01.2010 - Current
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Kings Canyon
Associates Degree - Automotive and Autotronics
Arizona Automotive Institute
Honors & Activities
Was awarded Deans list, honor roll and passed my Moog certification in the top 10 while attending A.A.I
Additional Information
I am hard working and have a plethora of knowledgeable in multiple fields including automotive/industrial mechanics, apartment maintenance and repair. I am willing to learn any and all new aspects of my position of interest. I have over 10 yrs. experience in management and self-employment. I have always been a self-motivated person with the capacity to learn any new trades.