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Jon Knutson

Bloomington,MN

Summary

Focused Driver bringing six years of quality performance in the transportation industry. Well-versed in inspecting buses and equipment to ensure consistent safe operation. Aiming to contribute immediate value to the transportation team through an unwavering work ethic and dedication to safety and service to passengers.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

City Bus Operator

Metro Transit
Minneapolis, MN
07.2016 - 01.2020
  • Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
  • Provided information to passengers, including route, schedule and fares.
  • Worked as extra board driver for three years and accepted and performed any work that Dispatch required.

Paratransit Driver

First TransIt
Burnsville, MN
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Escorted and assisted passengers in boarding and exiting.
  • Obeyed DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations.
  • Transported disabled individuals and senior citizens to their scheduled destinations.

Van Driver

Professional Transportation, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
06.2013 - 08.2014
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Picked up crews at depots or spur locations and provided a comfortable ride towards home or their next assignment.

Volunteer Driver

Aging Services For Communities
Montgomery , Minnesota
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Transported clients from residences to their desired destinations or from locations to their residence.
  • Demonstrated professional conduct with clients and families while performing outstanding service.

Land Survey Crew Chief

HTPO Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN
04.1997 - 12.2012

Met with construction superintendents and city inspectors to plan their layout needs and schedules. Located ground control and verified that the design plans matched the site.

Maintained and adjusted survey equipment and performed field checks to maintain accurate measurements.

Measured and collected data using field books and total Stations, and transferred electronic files to office.

Staked control for Utilities and structures and created cut sheets for contractors.

Conducted boundary and topographic surveys using Leica and Topcon robotic total stations and GPS systems.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - CDL Training

Heavy Metal Truck Training
Inver Grove Heights, MN

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Hennepin Technical Center
Bloomington, MN

Some College (No Degree) - Civil 3D 2014 Essentials

CAD Technology Center, Inc

Some College (No Degree) - Forklift Operation Training

Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN

Skills

  • Trained to implement and utilize the Smith System safety keys
  • Observant of passenger needs
  • Operating with a safe and smooth technique keeping passengers comfortable

Affiliations

Metro Transit Safe driving award 2018

Timeline

City Bus Operator

Metro Transit
07.2016 - 01.2020

Paratransit Driver

First TransIt
08.2015 - 12.2016

Volunteer Driver

Aging Services For Communities
08.2013 - 06.2014

Van Driver

Professional Transportation, Inc.
06.2013 - 08.2014

Land Survey Crew Chief

HTPO Inc.
04.1997 - 12.2012

Some College (No Degree) - CDL Training

Heavy Metal Truck Training

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Hennepin Technical Center

Some College (No Degree) - Civil 3D 2014 Essentials

CAD Technology Center, Inc

Some College (No Degree) - Forklift Operation Training

Dakota County Technical College
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