Fred Rice, Jr
Bethlehem
Summary
Dedicated bus driver with strong expertise in safety enforcement and vehicle inspection. Committed to ensuring secure and efficient transportation for passengers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Bethlehem Catholic Hs
Bethlehem
09.2013 - Current
- Oversaw school bus operations, ensuring secure and efficient transportation for students.
- Performed pre-trip inspections to confirm vehicle safety and readiness for daily routes.
- Enforced safety regulations to promote a secure environment for all passengers.
- Verified passenger seating before bus operation to enhance safety.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations to ensure passenger safety during transit.
- Inspected vehicles and monitored traffic conditions to optimize route planning.
- Communicated daily with students, parents, and school staff to maintain clear information flow.
- Documented and reported incidents during routes to management for timely resolution.
City of Bethlehem Supervisor
City of Bethlehem
Bethlehem
09.2000 - 09.2013
- Supervised daily operations of city services to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Coordinated team schedules and assignments to optimize workflow.
- Delegated tasks to staff, establishing clear priorities and goals to enhance productivity.
- Trained new employees on job duties and performance expectations, promoting compliance with company policies.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold high company standards.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources for operations.
- Ensured alignment with communication goals and objectives across all levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Bethlehem, PA06-1976
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northampton Area Community College
Bethlehem, PASkills
- School bus driver license
- Safety focus
- Defensive driving
- Adverse weather driving
- Route comp
- Clean driving record
- Safety record
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Road awareness
- Passenger interaction
- Decision making
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Relationship building
Certification
- 2013: Obtained a Class A Passenger Vehicle License
- 2013: Obtained A School Bus License
- 1984: Obtained Air Brake Endorsement
- 1984: Obtained Tanker Endorsement
- 1984: Obtained Hazardous Material Endorsement
- 1978: Obtained Class A Tractor-Trailer Endorsement
Timeline
Bus Driver
Bethlehem Catholic Hs
09.2013 - Current
City of Bethlehem Supervisor
City of Bethlehem
09.2000 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Freedom High School
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Northampton Area Community College