Kristopher Ungar
Maplewood,MN
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Manager
Metropolitan Transportation Network
Fridley, MN
01.2023 - Current
- Driver Qualification files
- Training
- Download videos
- Conducts classroom training in accordance with corporate and location requirements.
- Conducts road observations to evaluate operator safety, customer service, and systematic knowledge of the service.
- Send out weekly and monthly claims and accidents
- Establish a relationship with clients and corporate personnel to identify additional training needs, resources, and opportunities.
- Bus safety
- Hold monthly safety meeting
- Create Skills enhancement training for trainers
- Work with Insurance Companies
- Create SOP
- Facilities Safety
- Assist with routing
- Oversee accident investigation and corrective action
- Drug and alcohol compliance
- Manage training staff
- Perform state requirement and employer annual performance evaluation
- Provides various reports and analyzes safety trends
- Performs driver road checks of driver performance
- Supervise employees with safety and/or driver hiring or training responsibilities
- Appy for Grants
Light Rail Operator
Metro Transit (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
Minneapolis, MN
12.2013 - 04.2023
- Operates Metro Transit light rail vehicles during revenue and non-revenue service including, main line operations, travel through yard and shop, car wash as well as assigned maintenance and testing periods.
- Operates vehicles safely in accordance with all operating rules, procedures and scheduled running times.
- Conducts inspection of assigned rail equipment in accordance with rules and standard operating procedures.
- Operates two-way radio system in accordance with Metro Transit rules and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
- Maintains continuous safety awareness and focus on railway and rail conditions during operation of light rail vehicles; maintains constant contact and communication with Rail Control Center (RCC) in operating light rail vehicles.
- Announces station stops, bus connections and other communications pertaining to light rail operations and guides and assists customers in accessing alternate bus service in the event of rail service disruption.
- Notifies the RCC of any emergency, abnormal or unsafe situations. Communicates to customers and the RCC provides appropriate information regarding emergency evacuation and other emergency situations.
- Flags rail vehicles through grade crossings when crossing gates are not functioning properly.
- Attends required training classes and maintains required license and train operator certification.
- Completes forms and paperwork such as accident/incident reports and defect cards as required
- Performs other related duties.
Recycling Driver
Eureka Recycling
Minneapolis, MN
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Safely operate a side-load and/or rear-load commercial straight truck 26,000 lbs. or larger collecting recyclable materials manually, semi-automated or full automated from residential homes, apartment buildings and various commercial locations.
- Drive vehicle to the material recovery facility (MRF) and follow proper procedures for weighing and dumping recyclable materials.
- Follow all applicable local, state and federal laws related to traffic and commercial driving, as well as Eureka’s safety, fleet drivers’ and other applicable policies and procedures.
- Appropriately communicate with residents in person and/or by providing informational materials regarding issues involving which materials can be recycled, and which cannot be recycled.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicles, and record results on Vehicle Condition Reports (VCRs) to ensure that the vehicle is in safe operating condition and that the vehicle is clean and orderly.
- Communicate with and follow the directions of supervisors, dispatch or other staff members and communicate in a safe, courteous and respectful manner.
- Keep informed of road and weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
- He has a thorough grasp of and commitment to the organization's mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
School Bus Driver/Trainer
Centerline Charter Corp.
Roseville, MN
06.2010 - 06.2013
- Transport students to and from school
- Operate school bus in a safe manner under a variety of weather and traffic conditions
- Train and assist students in bus evacuations during drills and emergency situations
- Complete and maintain the requirements necessary to hold and operate under a Commercial Driver's License
- Responsible for making sure the bus is safe to drive; accordingly, pre-trips vehicle in accordance with all applicable federal laws, district policies and state statutes
- Draw up route map
- Complete a variety of forms, such as: rider attendance forms, trip tickets, pre-trip log, fuel and oil log, bus maintenance forms, stop arm violation forms, disciplinary forms, injury reports and accident reports, etc.
- Add various fluids and safety items to the bus as needed
- Report any unsafe route conditions and recommend changes to the route
- Monitor student behavior and determine appropriate discipline
- Assist special needs students on and off the bus
- Be aware of mental, physical, behavioral, and health conditions of students with a wide range of needs
- Maintain a good working relationship with parents and school district personnel
- Must attend all mandatory safety meetings and driver training, to include defensive driving, student management, First Aid training, and all other applicable training
- Knowledge of, and trained in, the use of school bus safety equipment, two-way radio, emergency reflectors, and fire extinguishers
- Clean the bus, including sweeping, removing trash, washing seats and windows
- Performs all training assignments following established training program and guidelines; documents observations of operator's performance and recommends remedial actions.
- Instructs and trains new employees (trainees), experienced operators and maintenance employees in the safe and proper use and operation of vehicles and equipment.
- Conducts roadway training or in-service to educate operator trainees in mechanical operation and safe driving/operation habits.
- Demonstrates proper operation regarding time schedules, rules and regulations and street/train routes and passenger transport.
- Prepares bus operator trainees to qualify for their commercial driver license (bus operations).
Delivery Driver
Anderson Produce
Roseville, MN
04.2009 - 12.2009
- As a delivery driver, you are directly responsible for delivering boxes to our customers in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area in a professional and timely manner.
- You will be expected to deliver up to 150 boxes in a shift.
- You are also responsible for ensuring that the boxes are in pristine shape, delivered to the correct address, and during the correct time window.
- You will be the main liaison between Imperfect and the customer to ensure that all procedures are followed and that the highest quality of boxes is being delivered to customers.
Delivery Driver
Apogee Trucking
Little Canada, MN
06.2002 - 06.2009
- Mange helper
- Keep a schedule of donation appointments
- Load and unload trucks with donations that are sometimes heavy
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds throughout the day
- Use dollies, hand trucks, ratchet straps, moving blankets, pallet jacks, and forklifts to safely move a variety of items.
- Pick up scheduled donations from donors around the St. Paul area
- Transport items between two store locations
- Have the physical capacity to lift and move furniture and/or other heavy items following safety protocols
- Assist with donation intake at the store
- Display excellent customer service and organizational skills
- Participate in staff meetings
- Have the ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff
- Maintain a clean vehicle and communicate maintenance needs
- Adhere to Policies and Procedures for safe driving
Timeline
Safety Manager
Metropolitan Transportation Network
01.2023 - Current
Light Rail Operator
Metro Transit (Minneapolis/St. Paul)
12.2013 - 04.2023
Recycling Driver
Eureka Recycling
06.2013 - 12.2013
School Bus Driver/Trainer
Centerline Charter Corp.
06.2010 - 06.2013
Delivery Driver
Anderson Produce
04.2009 - 12.2009
Delivery Driver
Apogee Trucking
06.2002 - 06.2009
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