Professional Bus Operator
Pace suburban Bus
Melrose Park, IL
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus, checking for any mechanical or safety issues.
- Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
- Conducted post-trip inspections upon completion of each shift.
- Inspected bus for safety and maintenance issues before departure.
- Notified dispatch of any irregularities such as accidents or hazardous weather conditions.
- Used GPS navigation to follow routes and avoid potential construction or traffic delays.
- Maintained communication with dispatchers regarding routes and arrival times.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Collected tickets or cash fares from passengers.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
- Communicated regularly with other drivers about routes and other duties performed during shift.
