Joseph Salas
Manteca,CA
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused School Bus Driver with extensive experience at Antioch Unified School District. Proven ability to manage student behavior and enforce safety protocols while ensuring timely transportation. Skilled in defensive driving and effective communication, consistently maintaining a positive environment for students and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Antioch Unified School District
Antioch
08.2025 - Current
- Operated school bus safely on assigned routes, supporting timely student pickup and drop-off.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, helping confirm vehicle readiness and note maintenance concerns.
- Monitored student behavior, enforcing safety rules and keeping bus environment orderly.
- Shared route delays, incidents, and safety concerns with dispatch and transportation staff.
- Secured wheelchairs, restraints, and mobility equipment, following special transportation procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports covering trips, fuel mileage, and hours.
- Checked lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other key components, supporting proper bus equipment function.
- Kept accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs for school administration documentation.
School Bus Driver
Sylvan School District
Modesto, CA
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Operated school bus safely along assigned routes, supporting punctual student pickup and drop-off.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections, checking vehicle readiness and noting maintenance concerns.
- Monitored student behavior, reinforcing safety rules and maintaining orderly bus environment.
- Assisted students during loading and unloading, following proper procedures at stops and crossings.
- Reported route delays, incidents, and safety concerns to dispatch and transportation staff.
- Secured wheelchairs, restraints, and mobility equipment, following special transportation procedures.
- Provided positive environment for students during transportation, promoting respectful interactions and good behavior.
School Bus Driver/Instructor
Manteca Unified School District
Manteca, CA
08.2013 - 11.2024
- Operated school bus safely on assigned routes following district procedures and traffic laws.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to check vehicle readiness and report maintenance concerns.
- Assisted students during boarding, seating, and unloading to support order and rider safety.
- Shared route changes, delays, and incidents with transportation staff using district radio procedures.
- Helped train new drivers and maintained driver certification records.
- Kept route and time logs accurate and current.
- Stayed current on local, state, and federal school bus operation rules.
- Used CB radio and bus PA system to deliver announcements and monitor traffic conditions.
- Maintained classroom expectations to support safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
Food Delivery Driver
Manteca Unified School District
Manteca, CA
11.2012 - 05.2013
- Delivered packaged meals to school sites following district routes and daily schedules.
- Loaded and unloaded food containers carefully to prevent spills, damage, and contamination.
- Checked delivery vehicle before routes and reported maintenance needs and safety concerns promptly.
- Verified meal counts and delivery paperwork for accuracy before leaving kitchen and arriving at sites.
- Adjusted to schedule changes, traffic delays, and urgent requests while completing dependable daily deliveries.
- Applied policies and procedures across warehouse and shipping platforms.
- Supported sorting and organizing stockroom items.
- Moved product from warehouse to customer site, loading and unloading according to specifications.
- Stocked shelves and loaded orders to prepare deliveries.
Office Coordinator
ServiceMaster
San Jose, CA
06.2001 - 11.2012
- Supported daily office operations by coordinating schedules, handling communications, and prioritizing workflow.
- Answered customer calls, managed service requests, and completed follow-up correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, and administrative records while keeping documentation organized.
- Updated job statuses, dispatch details, and completion records to support service teams.
- Assisted managers with reports, correspondence, and administrative preparation for client and field operations.
- Managed office inventory by placing orders, submitting requisitions, stocking supplies, and receiving shipments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School
Milpitas, CA06-2001
Skills
Dependable and reliable
Effective communication skills
Safety-focused
Safe driving practices
Behavior management
Special needs assistance
Defensive driving
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Antioch Unified School District
08.2025 - Current
School Bus Driver
Sylvan School District
12.2024 - 08.2025
School Bus Driver/Instructor
Manteca Unified School District
08.2013 - 11.2024
Food Delivery Driver
Manteca Unified School District
11.2012 - 05.2013
Office Coordinator
ServiceMaster
06.2001 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Milpitas High School