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Elmer Freels

Retired
Wilmore,Kentucky

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. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 15 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning custodial field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level custodial position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

School Bus Driver

Jessamine County Schools
Nicholasville, KY
08.2008 - 10.2023
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Maintained KY driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Obeyed federal, KY and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
  • Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
  • Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
  • Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
  • Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
  • Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
  • Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
  • Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
  • Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
  • Administered first aid to passengers in need.
  • Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
  • Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
  • Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
  • Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
  • Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
  • Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
  • Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.

Custodian

Tates Creek High School
Lexington, KY
08.1995 - 05.2000
  • Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
  • Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
  • Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Cleaned equipment and machinery to maintain in optimum working condition.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
  • Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
  • Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
  • Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
  • Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
  • Cleaned walls and ceilings with special reach tools following regular schedule.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jessamine Co High School
Nicholasville, KY
08.1976 - 05.1979

Skills

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Timeline

School Bus Driver

Jessamine County Schools
08.2008 - 10.2023

Custodian

Tates Creek High School
08.1995 - 05.2000

High School Diploma -

Jessamine Co High School
08.1976 - 05.1979

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