Gustavo Castano
7320 Lake Circle Dr Apt 201 Margate,FL
Summary
Seasoned transport professional with a robust history at First Transit Inc, excelling in optimizing routes and ensuring safety. Demonstrated expertise in GPS mapping and fostering positive passenger interactions. Achieved a significant reduction in incident rates through adherence to traffic laws and proactive vehicle inspections. Skilled in both hard (GPS mapping) and soft (effective communication) skills, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Operator
First Transit Inc
Deerfield Beach, FL
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Inspected interior of bus after each trip for any lost items left behind by passengers.
- Conducted visual check of exterior of bus prior to departure to ensure no damage or debris is present.
- Adhered to set schedules while operating buses safely along assigned routes.
- Assisted disabled passengers with boarding and exiting the bus at designated stops.
- Stopped buses at designated locations according to schedule and allowed sufficient time for loading and unloading passengers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding transit services, schedules, directions and transfers when necessary.
Truck Driver
Leather Freight
450E 96th ST Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN
04.2016 - 04.2023
- Performed daily pre-trip inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation on the roadways.
- Transported goods to and from specified destinations in accordance with delivery schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo using forklifts or other material handling equipment.
- Checked vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues, maintained logs of working hours, monitored the vehicle's performance, and recorded any incidents.
- Participated in training sessions related to defensive driving techniques, new technologies used in trucks and trailers, accident prevention methods.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning alcohol use while operating a commercial motor vehicle.
- Verified load against shipping papers to ensure accuracy of shipment.
- Followed appropriate safety procedures for transporting hazardous materials when applicable.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding pickup and delivery times.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations including inclement weather conditions or traffic delays while remaining calm under pressure.
Truck Operator
Doka USA Ltd.
1001 NW 12th Terrace Pompano Beach, FL
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Ensured that all cargo was properly secured before transport.
- Adhered to company policies for safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, log books and paperwork completion.
- Ensured that cargo was properly secured in order to prevent shifting during transit.
- Followed all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials.
- Complied with federal Department of Transportation regulations regarding hours-of-service compliance.
- Implemented daily DOT pre-trip inspections to reduce risks or delivery delays.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Mechanic Technician
SENA
MEDELLIN-ANTIOQUIA, COLOMBIA02-1992
Skills
- Traffic law adherence
- Bus inspections
- GPS mapping
- Fare collections
- Adjusting routes
- Optimizing routes
- Safe driving practices
- Incident reporting
- Valid [state] license
- Fuel logs
Certification
- CDL Class A Driver's License
- Endorsement passengers
- Forklift operator
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bus Operator
First Transit Inc
05.2023 - 05.2024
Truck Driver
Leather Freight
04.2016 - 04.2023
Truck Operator
Doka USA Ltd.
04.2016 - 04.2021
Associate of Arts - Mechanic Technician
SENA
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