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Gilberto Rodriguez

School Bus Driver/Welder/Foreman
Newport News,VA

Summary

Compassionate Special Needs School Bus Driver with strong focus on safely and productively completing transport tasks. Skilled in behavior management, special needs assistance, and emergency response preparedness. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring positive and supportive interactions with students and parents. Prioritize timely routes while maintaining adaptability to meet individual student needs effectively.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs School Bus Driver

Newport News Public School Dst
Newport News, VA
11.2019 - 06.2025
  • Inspected safety features of vehicle such as lights, brakes, steering, and emergency exits.
  • Followed designated routes, stopping at designated locations, and operating equipment such as wheelchair lifts.
  • Ensured that all students were safely seated before departing for the destination.
  • Maintained records regarding daily attendance, student behavior issues, or other pertinent information.
  • Greeted and welcomed passengers as they boarded the school bus.
  • Regularly checked first aid kits on board buses for restocking supplies if needed.
  • Provided close supervision of special needs students to ensure safe travel environment for them and other passengers.
  • Maintained professional demeanor at all times while interacting with students, families, faculty members and other personnel associated with the school district.
  • Responded quickly and appropriately in case of an emergency situation on board the school bus.
  • Provided guidance and support to students while traveling to their destinations.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections on the bus to ensure it was in safe working order.
  • Communicated regularly with teachers, administrators, parents and guardians, therapists and other staff members involved in a student's care plan.
  • Adhered strictly to assigned schedules for pick up and drop off times for each route.
  • Maintained appropriate behavior on bus and reported policy infractions to professionals for immediate remediation.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatchers and other personnel regarding trip delays, medical emergencies and issues.
  • Reported inappropriate and disruptive student behaviors to school administration.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.

Welding Foreman

Huntington Ingalls Industries
Newport News, VA
01.2006 - 03.2019
  • Resolved conflicts between workers in a timely manner by utilizing effective problem-solving skills.
  • Implemented cost-effective measures for reducing wastage of resources during fabrication processes.
  • Kept track of inventory levels of tools, machinery, and other materials required for welding operations.
  • Monitored welders' performance and provided them with feedback on their work.
  • Assigned tasks according to individual skill levels ensuring maximum efficiency of production activities.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as purchasing and production to ensure timely delivery of parts and supplies needed for welding operations.
  • Supervised the welding team to ensure high-quality output within the given timeline.
  • Organized weekly meetings with the welding crew to discuss any issues or concerns related to their work tasks.
  • Created daily reports on job progress status and shared it with senior management personnel.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and machines to reduce downtime due to equipment malfunctions.
  • Trained new welders on techniques for proper welding methods, equipment usage, safety regulations, and quality control standards.
  • Identified areas where improvements can be made in terms of productivity or quality control measures.
  • Ensured that welders followed all safety protocols while working in the shop.
  • Provided technical advice to welders when faced with complex challenges during fabrication processes.
  • Inspected completed jobs to ensure they met industry standards before being sent out for customer review.
  • Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
  • Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bayard Rustin High School
351 West 18th Street New York ,Ny 10011
06-1995

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection
  • Emergency response
  • Wheelchair lift operation
  • Safety compliance
  • Record keeping
  • Route planning
  • First aid certification
  • Professional demeanor
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety consciousness
  • Defensive driving
  • Patience and tact
  • Strong empathy
  • Patience and empathy

Timeline

Special Needs School Bus Driver

Newport News Public School Dst
11.2019 - 06.2025

Welding Foreman

Huntington Ingalls Industries
01.2006 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Bayard Rustin High School

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