Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Bayway transit
Panama City, FL
04.2023 - 03.2024
Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
Collected fares, tickets and passes accurately.
Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
OTR Truck Driver
Prime
Springfield, MO
02.2015 - 12.2020
Complied with all applicable laws and regulations governing the transportation industry.
Maintained accurate logs of working hours using electronic on-board recorder systems.
Ensured cargo was properly secured to prevent shifting during transit.
Planned routes, adhering to assigned delivery schedules while maintaining DOT compliance.
Delivered products to customers' locations in a courteous and professional manner.
Performed pre-trip inspections of tractor and trailer units before departing terminals.
Provided customer service by informing them of delivery times or any delays that may occur during transit.
Interacted regularly with dispatchers to receive instructions about deliveries or pick-ups.
Communicated effectively with customers, dispatchers, vendors, co-workers, management personnel.
Managed time efficiently to ensure timely deliveries were made within established parameters.
Adhered strictly to safety requirements set forth by company policies and government regulations.
Secured cargo according to company procedures prior to departure from terminals.
Dropped off deliveries within scheduled timeframes.
Communicated with dispatcher to relay and receive information about route changes and delays, quickly adjusting plans to maintain schedules.
Delivered products and freight to customers both locally and long distance.
Kept vehicles in good operating condition with thorough inspections and basic maintenance.
Inspected the vehicle daily to make sure all parts were properly functioning.
Interacted with company dispatchers to alert of issues or delays.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
08-1994
High School Diploma -
Pittsburgh Carrick High School
Pittsburgh, PA
06-1991
Skills
Passenger Assistance
Regulatory Compliance
Map Reading
Passenger Safety
Vehicle inspections
Disability Awareness
Strong safety history
Safe driving techniques
DOT Regulations
Passenger Interaction
Defensive driving expert
Emergency Procedures
CDL Class A
Safety practices
Local traffic laws
Air Brake Certification
Clean Driving Record
DOT standards
Pre-Trip Inspections
Inclement weather driving
Route Planning
Elderly and Disabled Assistance
Local street knowledge
Safety-focused
Timeline
Bus Driver
Bayway transit
04.2023 - 03.2024
OTR Truck Driver
Prime
02.2015 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering Technology
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