Katharan Knight
Winnsboro,SC
Summary
Accomplished and Dependable Bus Driver and Yard Maintenance Worker with a proven track record in safety and customer satisfaction, notably with Richland District Two. Expert in technology-based navigation and vehicle inspections, coupled with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Achieved a remarkable safety record and fostered positive client relationships. Acting with integrity in all areas. Maintaining a firm, fair and consistent attitude with my student and building a professional and caring relationship with them over the years. Working together with my fellow employees as a team and keeping a positive attitude. Winning Driver of the 4th Quarter first year driving. Helping train and showing new drivers the expectations of Richland 2. Most of all loving my career at Richland District 2 for over 7 years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Richland District Two
Columbia, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Kept accurate records of daily student/maintenance logs, and incident reports.
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Developed strong rapport with regular passengers by providing friendly service, remembering names, engaging in conversations when appropriate.
- Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Contributed to company reputation for reliability by maintaining an exceptional attendance record and punctuality rate.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation needs for field trips, after school, sporting events, and other extracurricular activities requiring off-site travel.
- Fueling Propane Bus regularly and having proper training to use the Propane Tank
- Worked in schools during break, helping with students, working in lunch room, working in media center
Yard Maintenance Worker
Jamil Keller
Winnsboro, SC
04.2013 - Current
- Operated various yard maintenance equipment including lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, and leaf blowers effectively.
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Checked equipment for safety and functionality before operating.
- Enhanced property appearance by performing regular yard maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and edging.
- Digging flower beds and planting flowers and maintaining them.
- Working in the town of Winnsboro SC helping maintain several different sites around town, cleaning flower pots, hedging bushes, laying dirt; pinestraw, sand, and mulch. Pulling weeds and keeping general appearances up to standard.
- Farm duties such as, feeding chickens, geese, ducks, and rabbits. Cleaning their areas. Changing and cleaning watering sources.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service, leading to repeat business and referrals.
- Consistently met client expectations with timely completion of all assigned tasks and clear communication.
- Edged and mowed lawns, flowerbeds and landscape features.
- Performed seasonal pruning to promote tree health and maintain desired shapes for shrubs and hedges.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Implemented effective weed control measures that resulted in healthier lawns without causing damage to surrounding plants.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Inspected gardens for pests, weeds and diseases.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Education
Early Childcare And Development - Early Childcare And Development
Midlands Technical College
Columbia, SCBlythewood High School
Blythewood, SC06.2013
Skills
Local route knowledge
Technology-based navigation
DOT standards
Passenger interaction
Map expertise
Vehicle inspections
Clean driving record
Safety-conscious
Defensive driving
Flexible and Adaptable
Training and Development
Problem-Solving
Teambuilding
Dependable and Responsible
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Timeline
Bus Driver
Richland District Two
04.2024 - Current
Yard Maintenance Worker
Jamil Keller
04.2013 - Current
Early Childcare And Development - Early Childcare And Development
Midlands Technical College
Blythewood High School