Jeffrey Upshaw
Paratransit Driver
Easton,PA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Paratransit
Transdev Transportation
, PA
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Transported customers to and from work and doctors appointments
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Successfully operated shuttle vans to transport passengers to various locations.
- Followed predetermined routes to consistently meet targets and maintain schedules.
- Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
- Assisted passengers with luggage and other items, loading and unloading with care.
- Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
- Responded with ease to sudden changes in routes and schedules.
- Remained calm and poised in emergent situations.
- Communicated with passengers regarding estimated time of arrival.
- Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
- Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
- Followed designated routes and schedules while operating vehicles.
Paratransit Driver
Easton Coach Company
Easton, PA
08.2017 - 07.2022
- Transported passengers to healthcare appointments and developed productive relationships with medical personnel
- Took disabled individuals and senior citizens to any local destination
- Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits
- Planned new routes each day based on passenger requirements
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while following local traffic regulations
- Followed GPS technology and printed maps to navigate traffic, construction or other obstacles
- Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fare information
- Operated navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety and efficiency
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction
- Assisted disabled passengers in boarding and exiting bus
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations
- Anticipated traffic delays and construction obstacles to proactively ensure adherence to schedules
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures
- Installed protective bracing, padding and strapping to prevent shifting and damage to items during transport
Bander Operator
Georgia-Pacific
Atlanta, GA
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Built and packaged products to complete daily work orders
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
- Troubleshot problems with equipment to make repairs or report diagnostics to supervisors
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment based on current production needs
- Volunteered to take on additional shifts during peak periods to keep projects with tight deadlines moving forward
- Examined final products to check conformance with quality and design standards
- Trained new employees on proper use of Banding machine equipment to prevent accidents
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School
Hillsborough, NJ1993
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Safe driver
- Local traffic laws
- Flexible schedule
- Motivated self-starter
Timeline
Paratransit
Transdev Transportation
07.2023 - Current
Paratransit Driver
Easton Coach Company
08.2017 - 07.2022
Bander Operator
Georgia-Pacific
03.2015 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Hillsborough High School