James Matthews
Summary
Careful School Van Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating van safely and controlling student behavior.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Van Driver
Top Line Transportation
03.2022 - Current
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized vehicle for comfortable student transportation.
- Ensure timely pick-up and drop-off of students by adhering to the established routes and schedules.
- Educate passengers about emergency evacuation procedures in case of accidents or other unexpected situations.
- Develop strong rapport with students to create a positive atmosphere within the school van setting.
- Conduct regular inspections of the school van before starting daily routes to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Adhere to traffic regulations while exhibiting defensive driving skills, ensuring students'' safety during commutes.
- Communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student behavior or concerns during transit.
- Keep a watchful eye on student behavior while driving to ensure the prevention of bullying or any other misconduct.
- Complete accurate records of daily mileage logs, maintenance checks, and incident reports as required by school policy.
- Assist passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Maintain CPL to enable legal operation of school bus van/High top for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Hot Tub Jim's
Self Employed Service Technician
06.2012 - 02.2022
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Maintained detailed records of service calls, enabling better tracking of recurring issues and proactive solutions implementation.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry advancements through continuous learning initiatives, enhancing overall skillset and expertise.
- Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.
Education
GED -
State of Connecticut-Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, CT1991
Skills
- Safe Driving Practices
- Child Safety Awareness
- Traffic Regulations Compliant
- Valid Driver's License
- Special Needs Passengers
Timeline
School Van Driver
Top Line Transportation
03.2022 - Current
Hot Tub Jim's
Self Employed Service Technician
06.2012 - 02.2022
GED -
State of Connecticut-Norwich Free Academy