Jeff Olson
Portland,OR
Summary
Competent Bus Driver with commitment to safety and excellent work ethic. Highly valued with 8 years of industry experience. Safely serves passenger base.
18 year safe driving award.
Some experience with tractor trailer rigs
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
Student Transportation of America, STA
Portland , OR
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
Transit Bus Operator
Trimet
Portland, OR
05.2016 - 06.2023
- Made sure wheelchair lifts were functioning properly before each trip began.
- Reported any mechanical problems or incidents that occurred during transit operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of the bus to ensure it was safe for operation.
- Provided assistance to elderly or disabled passengers with their transportation needs.
- Enforced passenger rules and regulations while providing courteous service.
- Kept an eye out for suspicious activity or unattended items on board the bus.
- Managed time effectively by arriving at stops on schedule according to route times.
- Communicated regularly with dispatch personnel via two-way radio systems.
- Followed emergency procedures in case of accidents or other dangerous situations.
- Adhered to all traffic laws including speed limits, stop signs, signals.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding routes, schedules, and transfers.
- Maintained professional demeanor when dealing with difficult customers or situations.
- Delivered announcements over the public address system regarding route changes or delays.
Education
GED -
Waldport High School
Waldport, OR06-1976
Skills
- Local Traffic Laws
- Regulatory Compliance
- Passenger Assistance
- Passenger Safety
- Local Street Knowledge
- Safe Driving Techniques
- Clean Driving Record
- Defensive Driving
- CDL Class a
- Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Strong Safety History
- Route Navigation
- Disability Awareness
- Air Brake Certification
- Impeccable Driving Record
Affiliations
- Hobbies include wood working and gardening
Accomplishments
- 18 year safe driving award.
- First aide training
Certification
- Class A license with air brake, trailer, school bus and passenger endorsements
Timeline
Bus Driver
Student Transportation of America, STA
07.2023 - 02.2024
Transit Bus Operator
Trimet
05.2016 - 06.2023
GED -
Waldport High School
- Class A license with air brake, trailer, school bus and passenger endorsements
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