Eric Anderson

Custodian/Bus Driver

East Union CSD

Afton, Iowa

04.2007 - 06.2015

Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
Collaborated with other custodial staff to complete larger projects efficiently and effectively.
Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
Supported event setup and tear-down, contributing to successful school functions.
Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
Vacuumed and shampooed carpets, upholstery and other fabrics.
Operated buffers and burnishers to clean and polish floors.
Helped outside to complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, staff and administrators alike during daily duties.
Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
Transported students safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
Ensured proper bus equipment through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
Developed positive relationships with students, staff and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to transportation director for timely resolution.
Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
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.
Kept parents informed of schedule changes or other relevant updates through clear communication channels.
Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
Built trust and rapport with students, encouraging respectful and kind interactions among passengers.
Drove bus along assigned route, picking up & dropping off students.
Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.