Jacob Vercouteren
Gresham,OR
Summary
Qualified Bus Driver aiming to fulfill Bus Operator 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. Proficient and hardworking Transportation professional well-versed in area attractions and available amenities. Adept at accurately logging fuel costs and diligently reporting incidents. Current OR CLD class B license with clean driving record.
Knowledgeable Paratransit Driver with respectful and positive attitude. -Well-versed in route planning, customer relations and vehicle maintenance needs. Over 25 years of experience maintaining customer satisfaction with speedy and friendly service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Tri-County Metropolitan District
Portland, OR
08.1998 - 05.2023
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Transported customers to and from Point A. to B. Depending on the route.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
- Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details and baggage stowing.
- Provided information about area attractions and facility amenities.
- Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
- Transported elderly, disabled or otherwise limited passengers to doctors' offices and medical appointments.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
Education
No Degree - Fine Art,Photography
Portland Community College
Portland, ORFine Art, History Minor
Portland State University
Portland,OR06.1993
Skills
- Traffic Law Adherence
- Incident Reporting
- GPS Mapping
- GPS Applications
- Safe driving practices
- Special Needs Understanding
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Pickups and drop-offs
- Clean driving record
- Customer relations skills
- Eldercare experience
- Wheelchair support
Accomplishments
Achieved annual driver recertification by completing annual training and recertificartion classes with accuracy and efficiency.
Painting,Photography, Skateboarding,Long Drives in the country, ocassionsl hiking.
I do these thing out of pure joy. They help me unwind from a challenging day of work.
Timeline
Bus Operator
Tri-County Metropolitan District
08.1998 - 05.2023
No Degree - Fine Art,Photography
Portland Community College
Fine Art, History Minor
Portland State University