James Ledford
Fort Dodge,IA
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Fort Dodge Public School System
Fort Dodge, IA
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
Farm Worker
Martin Farms
Somers, IA
08.2014 - 06.2018
- Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
- Assisted farmers with feeding and watering cows, sheep, goats and pigs.
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Removed rocks and prepared soil for planting.
- Operated tractors and self-propelled machinery to plow and fertilize soil.
- Repaired farm equipment, completing both emergency and preventive maintenance quickly and accurately.
- Used grease guns and oil cans to lubricate and adjust farm equipment.
- Repaired farm tillers, tractors and trucks to maintain proper working order.
Truck Driver/Dock Worker
Yellow Transportation
Fort Dodge, IA
03.1982 - 11.2010
- Used fork lifts, hand truck and pallet jacks to move materials on dock.
- Loaded, unloaded and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly shipments.
- Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Prevented load shifting or damage by using bracing and strapping techniques.
- Secured cargo using chains, load bars, wood blocks and straps.
- Managed efficient transportation of [Type] materials each day across local and state regions.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling and preparation of related documents.
- Drove vehicles to deliver products and picked-up rejected or defective materials for return.
- Navigated straightest route to reduce mileage on company trucks and speed up delivery.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets and tape to protect from damage.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ag Journalism
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZHigh School Diploma -
Manson Northwest Webster High School
Barnum, Ia05.1974
Skills
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Passenger Service and Safety
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Timeline
Bus Driver
Fort Dodge Public School System
08.2017 - 05.2020
Farm Worker
Martin Farms
08.2014 - 06.2018
Truck Driver/Dock Worker
Yellow Transportation
03.1982 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Ag Journalism
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Manson Northwest Webster High School