Lev Vozchikov
Stamford,CT
Summary
Diligent School Buses Operator with over 25 years of experience in school bus services and special education needs transportation. Proven expertise in team management and a strong grasp of computer programming to enhance operational efficiency. Successful leadership in dedicated school bus service schools' routing, with a commitment to safety and awareness. Committed to optimizing route logistics and ensuring compliance with transportation regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Drivers
DATTCO
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Daily Vehicle Inspection, reporting mechanics, preventive maintenance.
- Safety road routing.
- School Bus transporting children to school, to home.
- Emergency road disaster handle.
- Safely operated school bus, ensuring timely transport for students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections, identifying and addressing maintenance needs proactively.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation schedules effectively.
- 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.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Contributed to district-wide fuel efficiency initiatives by practicing mindful driving techniques and minimizing idle time.
- Enhanced student punctuality by maintaining strict adherence to scheduled routes and times.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
School Bus Drivers
FIRST STUDENT
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Handling school district routing.
- Day to day vehicle inspections, reporting mechanics.
- Transporting students to school, to home.
- Safety emergency street stop by stop verification.
School Bus Driver
Student Transportation of America Inc
Stamford, Connecticut, United States
06.2002 - 07.2022
- Safety handling school district routing, mandatory attendance safety driver meeting, company union meeting.
- Reporting mechanics vehicle inspection records to garage.
- Handle emergency, transporting students public and private schools, students with disability to home, to school.
School Bus transport operations.
Greenwich School Bus
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
12.1998 - 06.2002
- Limited mobility transport, Special education service routing.
- Transit school bus day to day vehicle inspection, reporting.
- Maintenance, preventive service, safety reporting mechanics garage.
- Handling road emergency, providing year attendance safety driver meeting.
- Transporting students to home, to school, students with disability.
Education
Commercial Driver License -
DMV Connecticut
Stamford, Connecticut, United States01-2026
Certificate - Management Fundamentals
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Cleveland, Ohio, United States01-2005
Diploma - Computer Programming
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Cleveland, Ohio, United States01-2002
Driver's License - Junior Driver License
Auto-Tech Motor School
Moscow, Russia01-1992
Bachelor's degree - Engineer in technology electronics
Moscow Avionic Institute
Moscow, Russia01-1982
Diploma - General Education
High School #4
Russia01-1975
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Technical Research
- Public Transport
- Computer Programming
- Nursing
- Class B License
- Background Investigation
- Publications
- Mathematics
- Software Engineering
- Special Education
- Electronic Engineering
- Special Needs
- Training/Teaching
- Bus Driving
- Driver's License
- CDL Driver's License
- Buses
- Transportation Regulations
- Logistics
- Team Lead/Manager
- Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain Compliance
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Maintenance Services
- School Attendance
- Safe driving practices
- Special needs assistance
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger management
- Route planning
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT regulations
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
- Passenger safety management
- Traffic laws adherence
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Vehicle systems maintenance
- GPS and route planning
- Logistics expert
- Local traffic laws
- Clean DMV record
- Confidentiality
- Great attitude
- Strong safety history
- First aid certification
- Valid Driver's license
- Dispatcher communication
- Special needs passengers
- School bus policies
- Clean MVR
Extra-Curricular Activities
SAE FDA DOT
Certification
- Certificate, Management Fundamentals
- Diploma, Computer Programming
- Driver's License, Junior Driver License
- CDL, Commercial Driver License
Languages
English
Timeline
School Bus Drivers
DATTCO
06.2025 - 11.2025
School Bus Drivers
FIRST STUDENT
06.2023 - 06.2025
School Bus Driver
Student Transportation of America Inc
06.2002 - 07.2022
School Bus transport operations.
Greenwich School Bus
12.1998 - 06.2002
Certificate - Management Fundamentals
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Diploma - Computer Programming
Cleveland Institute of Electronics
Driver's License - Junior Driver License
Auto-Tech Motor School
Bachelor's degree - Engineer in technology electronics
Moscow Avionic Institute
Diploma - General Education
High School #4
Commercial Driver License -
DMV Connecticut
School Bus Vehicle Proceedings
- Collecting route sheets of a school district transportation department
- Verify the dry run is complete by the time the sheet order is
- Complete schedule verification, stop by stop
- Street route identification
- Reversing the school and home route stops up to the safety in effect.
- Count the route time spent on the assignment date
- Figurate current emergency closing detour, reroute
- Communicate in order district proceeds ingoing, outgoing claims
- Collect driver vehicle reporting records
- Record equipment preventive maintenance, mitigation, and out-of-service
- Conduct a safety meeting review driver benefit, attendance, and the safety bonus
- Weekly records time sheets to collect and check in work orders
- Records keeping time off, family live, spare resources to process employee assignment due
- Records service vehicle fleet repair statistics with the department of mechanics
- Complete count of the school bus contingent active fleet units in work order
- Continue posting planned calendar events on the radio
- Review the total day time spent
- Take part in hiring driver personnel employees
- Actively clear dispatch communication
- Elaborate safety road strategy
- Collect statistics on school passenger transporting
- Control the manufacturer's order for regular service maintenance of the school bus units
- Mandatory conduct safety meeting, reporting employee, and driver activity
- Plan union communication schedule
- Reserve emergency units, spare personnel, and equipment
- Collect charter cash ingoing
- Calculate budget spend, plan budget spends
- Control the time frame for bus pre-trip and after-trip inspection
- Collect records of the bus driver's vehicle inspection
- Count the school passenger contingent, day-to-day bus rider ride out
- Report records route utilize efficiency
Work Authorization
United States
Personal Information
- Title: School Bus Drivers
- Driving License: CDL, Commercial Driver License
Awards
Award Commendation, National Safety Council