JOSE ALANIS
McAllen,TX
Summary
Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 23 years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results.
Well-regarded Job, School Bus Driver, offers clean driving history and strong safety record. Gets along well with students, bus monitors and teachers. Compassionate with students and great at resolving conflicts. Keeps bus clean and well-maintained with daily care.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning any field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Enthusiastic School Bus Driver, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of any task and training in great communication. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all assigned areas.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional School Bus Driver
IDEA Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop new protocols for optimal bus loading and unloading procedures.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding pick-up times, drop-off locations, and any incidents that occurred on the bus.
- Responded quickly to changing weather conditions or road hazards, adapting driving techniques accordingly to maintain safety standards.
- Supported student success by providing a positive, nurturing environment during transport.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies among students when necessary, fostering a peaceful travel experience for all passengers.
- Demonstrated flexibility when needed by covering additional shifts or stepping in for colleagues during unexpected absences or emergencies.
- Provided excellent customer service to families by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintained high standards of personal appearance and professionalism, representing the school district positively in interactions with students, families, and community members.
Professional School Bus Driver
McAllen ISD
04.2007 - 07.2022
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained Established driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passengers safety.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Escorted students across streets and roadways and guided older children across streets.
- Custodian tasks such as General cleaning and sanitation and Building Maintenance (painting, plumbing, electrical,etc.) and minor repairs,and safety protocols (OSHA standards). Proper handling of most cleaning supplies and hazardous chemicals and procedures to maintain high standards of safety. Handling and properly operating equipment such as floor scrubbing, buffing, polishing and waxing machines on a variety of floor surfaces.
Professional CDL Truck Driver
Morales Trucking Inc.
05.2000 - 03.2007
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Driving Tractor Trailer Combination in 48 States throughout U.S.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Delivery Driver
Whittier Distributors Inc.
07.1990 - 03.2000
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.
- Operating Refrigerated Box Truck, Bobtail Truck and Straight Truck of 26 feet long or less.
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
- Fostered positive working relationships with regular customers.
- Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
- Inspected truck equipment and supplies and reported problems and safety hazards to supervisors.
- Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery.
- Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules.
- Safely operated heavy lifting equipment such as fork trucks,hydraulic hand pallet truck and two wheel hand truck.
- Maintained organized, clean and professional vehicle to protect company reputation with customers.
- Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
- Determined quickest and safest routes for delivery by using effective planning and organizational skills.
- Maintained contact with dispatching team and management for open communication about delays or other delivery issues.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Food Delivery Driver
SMC Seafood Inc.
05.1985 - 06.1990
- Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
- Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
- Developed and maintained professional relations between customer, store personnel and company.
- Stayed in constant communication with dispatching team to quickly respond to delivery updates.
- Coordinated work of team of drivers delivering across local area.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Delivered top customer satisfaction, reviewing feedback closely and addressing needs and requests of account holders.
- Displayed products properly at customer sites and according to company specifications and policies.
- Managed product transitions from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading in alignment with specifications.
- Operating Refrigerated Box Truck, Bobtail Truck and Straight Truck of 26 feet of length or less.
Education
Food Handler Essentials Training Course - Continuing Workforce Education
Texas State FoodSafety
McAllen, TX09.2020
ForkLift Operator /Safety And Health Training Prog - Continuing Workforce Education
South Texas College
McAllen, Texas10.2019
Exceptional Customer Service And Safety Training - Continuing Workforce Education
City Of. McAllen
McAllen, Texas05.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator - Engineering, Utility And Public Works
The Texas A&M University System
McAllen, TX06.2004
Professional CDL Truck Driver - Professional Commercial Driving School
South Texas Community College
McAllen, TX05.2000
ESL / Applied Mathematics / Music Education - General Education
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA07.1993
High School Diploma - ESL As Second Language
El Rancho High School
Pico Rivera, CA06.1991
Bachelor's Degree - Internal Combustion Engines
Industrial Technology College CBTIS No. 73
Rio Bravo, Tamps. Mexico06.1984
Skills
- Bus Safety
- Safety Rules Compliance
- Dispatcher Communication
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Safe Driver Training
- DOT Rules
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Operational Safety
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- First Aid Certification
- Creative Solutions
- DOT Requirements
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Passenger Safety
- Safety Techniques
- Safe Transporting
- Customer Satisfaction
- Map Reading
- Student Safety
- Effective Communication Skills
- Traffic Routing Procedures
- Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
- Cost Savings
- Emergency Situations
- DOT Inspections
- Material Handling Equipment
- Student Interaction
- Local Street Knowledge
- Team Meetings
- Local and State Regulations
- School Bus Policies
- Workplace Safety
- Emergency Evacuation
- Documenting Malfunctions
- Log Book Maintenance
- Equipment Inspection
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Safety Requirements
- School Crossing Regulations
- Licensing Requirements
- Defensive Strategies
- Emergency Exit Door Operation
Timeline
Professional School Bus Driver
IDEA Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Professional School Bus Driver
McAllen ISD
04.2007 - 07.2022
Professional CDL Truck Driver
Morales Trucking Inc.
05.2000 - 03.2007
Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Delivery Driver
Whittier Distributors Inc.
07.1990 - 03.2000
Food Delivery Driver
SMC Seafood Inc.
05.1985 - 06.1990
Food Handler Essentials Training Course - Continuing Workforce Education
Texas State FoodSafety
ForkLift Operator /Safety And Health Training Prog - Continuing Workforce Education
South Texas College
Exceptional Customer Service And Safety Training - Continuing Workforce Education
City Of. McAllen
Heavy Equipment Operator - Engineering, Utility And Public Works
The Texas A&M University System
Professional CDL Truck Driver - Professional Commercial Driving School
South Texas Community College
ESL / Applied Mathematics / Music Education - General Education
Rio Hondo College
High School Diploma - ESL As Second Language
El Rancho High School
Bachelor's Degree - Internal Combustion Engines
Industrial Technology College CBTIS No. 73