Karla Burton
Transportation Bus Driver
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Dedicated bus operator with high-level mechanical expertise and proven school bus transportation safety record. Managed and mentored newer drivers and transported numerous students on daily routes and field trips in suburban school district. Excellent driving and supervisory skills and traffic laws knowledge enabled optimum outcomes.
Qualified Bus Driver aiming to fulfill the role. Well-versed in maintaining efficient route times while retaining diligent focus on safety. Solid foundation of knowledge and experience, mastery of DOT regulations and safety protocols. Qualified Bus Operator with background of safe travel and transport. Bilingual professional knowledgeable in assisting passengers in distress, notifying dispatch of location and reporting suspicious activity.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Metro/ Sorta
Cincinnati, OH
05.2017 - 06.2022
- Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Answered questions from passengers with respect and accuracy, providing information about fares, schedule details and baggage stowing.
- Transported customers to and from different destinations.
- Assisted distressed passengers and notified dispatch of bus location and passenger symptoms.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
Paratransit Bus Driver
Mv Transportation Inc.
Cincinnati, OH
09.2001 - 04.2016
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Maintained Ohio driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes
- Maintained Ohio driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hughes Stem High School
Cincinnati, OH06.1999
Skills
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
- Disruption Management
- Situational Awareness
- Baggage Handling
- Safe Driving Practices
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Elderly and Disabled Assistance
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Accurate Recordkeeping
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Delay Reporting
Timeline
Bus Operator
Metro/ Sorta
05.2017 - 06.2022
Paratransit Bus Driver
Mv Transportation Inc.
09.2001 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Hughes Stem High School
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