GILBERTO LOPEZ
Brownsville
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused School Bus Driver with extensive experience at IDEA Public Schools, ensuring timely and secure transportation for students. Recognized for effective communication and defensive driving skills, I consistently foster a respectful environment while training new drivers and managing emergency protocols, contributing to a reliable and efficient transportation service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
IDEA Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely transportation for students to and from educational facilities.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and reporting maintenance issues to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Managed student behavior during transit, fostering a safe and respectful environment for all passengers.
- Implemented emergency protocols effectively, ensuring student safety during unexpected situations or breakdowns.
- Trained new drivers on safety procedures, operational standards, and effective communication with students and parents.
- Monitored traffic conditions continuously, making real-time adjustments to routes for optimal efficiency and safety.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
BUS DRIVER
City Of Brownsville
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Operated transit buses safely, ensuring timely arrivals and departures across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying mechanical issues to maintain vehicle safety and reliability.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, providing support for boarding and disembarking as needed.
- Managed fare collection efficiently, maintaining accurate records of daily transactions.
School Bus Driver
BISD
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Ensured safe and timely transport of students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance standards.
- Monitored student behavior to promote a positive and respectful environment on the bus.
- Collaborated with school officials to address transportation issues promptly and effectively.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE MATAMOROS
MATAMOROS, MEXICOHigh School Diploma -
RICARDO SALAZAR CEBALLOS
MATAMOROS, MEXICO05-1984
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Punctuality
- Defensive driving
Certification
CDL LICENSE.
REGION 1 CERTIFICATE.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.
Timeline
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
IDEA Public Schools
10.2016 - Current
BUS DRIVER
City Of Brownsville
11.2014 - 10.2016
School Bus Driver
BISD
06.2013 - 08.2015
No Degree - Business Administration
INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE MATAMOROS
High School Diploma -
RICARDO SALAZAR CEBALLOS