Bus Driver
South Madison School System
Pendleton, Indiana
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Indiana driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Maintained Indiana driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Obeyed federal, Indiana and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
- Assisted passengers with moving and securing baggage.
- Adapted travel plans to account for serious accidents and other problems rendering certain streets impassible.