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Herbert Smith

Motor Coach Operator/light rail operator/charter bus driver/truckdriver
Las Vegas,NV

Summary

3 million miles safe driving award

knowledge of light rail train experience

Qualified Bus Driver aiming to fulfill [Job Title] role. Well-versed in maintaining efficient route times while retaining diligent focus on safety. Solid foundation of knowledge and experience, mastery of DOT regulations and safety protocols. Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with [Number] 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.

Overview

71
71
years of professional experience

Work History

Charter Bus/part Time

Royal Coach Tours
San Jose, CA
02.1975 - 12.1998
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
  • Helped passengers with luggage, collected fares and politely answered questions.
  • Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
  • Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
  • Read maps and followed written and verbal geographic directions.
  • Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.

Motor Coach Operator

Valley Transportation Authority
San Jose, CA
03.1974 - 12.1998
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
  • Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
  • Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
  • Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
  • Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
  • Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
  • Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
  • Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
  • Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.

Light Rail Operator

Valley Transportation Authority
San Jose, CA
05.1998 - 10.1998
  • Operated streetcar safely by carefully observing city, state and federal laws.
  • Drove and controlled rail-guided public transportation such as subways, elevated trains and electric-powered streetcars to transport passengers.
  • Reported vehicle issues and malfunctions to maintenance department to schedule repair and minimize downtime.
  • Completed reports for each finished shift and noted all incidents, accidents and other pertinent information for supervisors.
  • Answered questions and addressed concerns from riders regarding fares and streetcar schedules.
  • Adhered to FCC regulations when operating streetcar communication systems to announce stops and special circumstances to riders.
  • Operated controls to open and close transit vehicle doors.
  • Monitored lights indicating obstructions or other trains ahead and watched for car and truck traffic at crossings to stay alert to potential hazards.
  • Maximized equipment performance and passenger safety by following company inspection and maintenance protocols and procedures.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Truck Driver

Andy Stinson Trucking
Milpitas, CA
06.1976 - 09.1998
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Maximized load safety by balancing, securing and weighing products.
  • Executed safety practices and inventory loading without customer complaints, accidents or lost-time.
  • Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
  • Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
  • Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
  • Maintained current Class [Type] CDL with Hazardous Materials and Doubles and Triples endorsements.
  • Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
  • Pushed and pulled dollies into place and raised and lowered landing gear on semi-trailers.
  • Verified hazardous material product descriptions and determined any discrepancies in paperwork.

Education

High School Diploma -

Macintyre High School
Vicksburg, MS
07.2008

Skills

  • Time, Mileage and Fuel Tracking
  • Dependable and Trustworthy
  • Delay Reporting
  • Motorcoach and Bus Operation
  • Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  • Federal and State Driving Regulations
  • Elderly and Disabled Assistance
  • Equipment Safety Verification

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Flying/ student pilot

private pilot ground school

Some college at San Jose city college.

Timeline

Light Rail Operator

Valley Transportation Authority
05.1998 - 10.1998

Truck Driver

Andy Stinson Trucking
06.1976 - 09.1998

Charter Bus/part Time

Royal Coach Tours
02.1975 - 12.1998

Motor Coach Operator

Valley Transportation Authority
03.1974 - 12.1998

High School Diploma -

Macintyre High School

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