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Kevin Hoffman

Mastic Beach,NY

Summary

Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 16 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. Careful School Bus Driver attentive to road rules, school schedules and students' needs. Maintains daily schedules with good driving abilities and understanding of local traffic flows. Protects students by operating bus safely and controlling student behavior.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

First Student
08.2021 - Current
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
  • Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.

Line Worker

Natures Bounty
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with team members to meet daily quotas and improve overall productivity on the line.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
  • Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, effectively managing workload to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Mastered various roles within the assembly line, showcasing versatility and adaptability that contributed to increased operational efficiency.
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by strictly following safety protocols and participating in relevant training programs.
  • Ensured consistent product quality through rigorous quality control checks and adherence to company standards.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting work hours or tasks according to fluctuating production needs or emergencies.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors, and staging areas.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.

School Bus Driver

First Student
01.2008 - 05.2019
  • Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
  • Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
  • Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
  • Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.

Education

High School Diploma -

William Floyd High School
Mastic Beach, NY

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe Driving Practices
  • Incident Reporting
  • Behavior Management
  • Commercial driving
  • Special Needs Assistance
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Safety equipment usage
  • Passenger Management
  • Punctuality
  • Route Planning
  • Defensive Driving
  • Weather condition driving
  • Transporting Students
  • Pre-Trip Inspections
  • License endorsements
  • Route Navigation
  • Bus evacuation drills
  • Post-Trip Inspections
  • Student Supervision

Timeline

School Bus Driver

First Student
08.2021 - Current

Line Worker

Natures Bounty
10.2019 - 08.2021

School Bus Driver

First Student
01.2008 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

William Floyd High School
Kevin Hoffman