Competent bus driver with commitment to safety and excellent work ethic. Highly valued with several years of industry experience. Safely serves passenger base.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
Oak Park, MI
10.2022 - Current
Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
Maintained order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes in order to plan alternate routes if necessary.
Helped unload luggage from buses upon arrival at destination stops.
Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
Stocked buses with supplies such as maps, brochures and other materials for passenger use.
Ground Maintenance Worker
City of Detroit
Detroit, MI
03.1990 - 05.2018
Maintained and repaired a variety of grounds equipment, such as mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and hedge clippers.
Cleared debris from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots using hand tools or power equipment.
Installed new landscaping features such as flower beds, shrubs and trees in accordance with design plans.
Raked leaves and spread topsoil to level yards; applied fertilizer to lawns according to schedule.
Operated tractors with attachments such as mowing decks, snow blades and sprayers.
Kept outdoor spaces looking clean and inviting with regular removal of leaves, sticks and other debris.
Operated vehicles and equipment safely to minimize risks to people and property.
Mowed and trimmed yards every weekly in line with maintenance standards.
Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
Used heavy equipment, mowers and trimmers safely to prevent accidents.
Lifted and removed fallen or damaged branches using hand and power tools.
Mowed lawns and trimmed grass around sidewalks, flower beds and walls.
Moved leaves and grass clippings using leaf blower.
Transported mulch, soil and sand using shovel and rake.
Checked machinery and performed routine maintenance to prevent malfunction.
Enforced grounds policies and regulations, ensuring a safe environment for visitors.
Maintained lawn areas using mowers, trimmers, and edgers to ensure neat appearance.
Installed and maintained outdoor fixtures such as benches, signs, and fences.