GARY JACOBS
Levittown,NY
Summary
Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 22 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. 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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AIR/DRIVER (PART TIME)
United Parcels Service
Uniondale, NY
09.2002 - Current
- Ensured timely package deliveries by maintaining excellent communication with dispatch and other drivers.
- Collaborated with the warehouse team to ensure proper loading and unloading of cargo for efficient route management.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and adhering to strict schedules.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers by consistently delivering reliable service tailored to their specific needs.
- Reviewed orders before and after delivery to verify complete orders.
- Resolved customer concerns or issues promptly, demonstrating commitment to high-quality service standards.
- Reduced fuel consumption with eco-friendly driving techniques, contributing to cost savings and environmental sustainability efforts.
- Bent, stooped and crouched on regular basis to pick inventory for deliveries, make deliveries or stock products.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers, utilizing GPS technology to optimize route planning for maximum efficiency.
- Assisted in training new air drivers, sharing knowledge of routes, procedures, and best practices for successful job performance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt and professional service during pick-ups and dropoffs.
- Abided by transportation laws and maintained safe driving record.
- Adhered to assigned routes to follow time schedules.
- Managed daily vehicle inspections, ensuring a properly functioning and well-maintained delivery fleet for optimal performance.
- Facilitated seamless handoffs between drivers during shift changes by effectively communicating pertinent route information.
- Upheld company reputation by providing exceptional customer service during both residential and commercial stops.
- Handled fragile packages carefully, resulting in minimal damage incidents during transportation processes.
- Loaded, transported, and delivered items to customers.
- Navigated through various traffic conditions while maintaining focus on safety and time-sensitive deadlines.
- Protected people and equipment from hazardous materials by using correct procedures.
- Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
DRIVER /Trainer Assistant Dispatcher
PIERCE COACH LINE
Roslyn, NY
01.2002 - 04.2024
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Developed tailored training programs for individual drivers, addressing specific areas of improvement.
- Evaluated driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Reduced accident rates within the company through comprehensive driver education and evaluation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Uniondale High School
Uniondale, NY06.1974
Skills
- Passenger Safety
- Route Planning
- Cargo Handling
- Emergency Procedures
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safe Driving
- Dependable and reliable
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Defensive driver training
- Valid Driver's License
TEACHING MUSIC CHILDREN/ADULTS
MARCHING BAND
Timeline
AIR/DRIVER (PART TIME)
United Parcels Service
09.2002 - Current
DRIVER /Trainer Assistant Dispatcher
PIERCE COACH LINE
01.2002 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Uniondale High School