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Maria Salinas
Clarksville,United States
Summary
Safety-conscious bus driver with exceptional route navigation and passenger transportation skills. Recognized for focus, dependability, and consistent ability to meet passenger needs. Committed to promoting convenience and ensuring the safety of disabled patrons.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Alaska Travel Adventures
CDL Class B Driver/ Tour Guide
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Guided groups of up to 48 people on scheduled tours.
- Provided information on various sites throughout area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
- Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
- Developed engaging and informative scripts, guiding tour members through attractions.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Greyhound Bus lines
Motor Coach Operator
09.2023 - 04.2024
Job overview
- Provided safe and efficient transportation of passengers to their intended destination.
- Maintained the cleanliness of the coach before, during, and after trips.
- Ensured that proper safety and security measures were taken at all times while operating vehicles.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving motor coaches on highways, city streets, and rural roads.
- Communicated with dispatchers regarding arrival times, delays, or other issues related to trips.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections for vehicle defects such as brakes, tires, lights.
- Greeted passengers upon entering the bus and welcomed them aboard.
- Answered questions from customers about routes and destinations served by the company's services.
- Checked tickets for accuracy when necessary to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Resolved conflicts between passengers in a professional manner when needed.
- Kept accurate records of mileage traveled for each trip taken in accordance with company policy.
- Conducted emergency evacuations if needed due to mechanical failure or hazardous road conditions.
- Reported any maintenance issues immediately to supervisor or mechanic staff.
- Followed established rules and procedures for parking buses at terminals or rest stops.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Helped elderly and disabled passengers board and exit bus.
Amazon
Transportation Associate
11.2021 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Entered information into warehouse management system using handheld scanners and computer terminals.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Successfully move and remove trailers from dock doors.
- Acknowledge in using Amazon TC and pretrip and post trip.
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
- Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
Education
Greyhound Driving School Gurnee, IL
Class B Training from Passenger Driver
09-2023
South Grand Prairie High SchoolGrand Prairie, TX
GED
06.1992
Skills
- Active Listening
- Data Entry
- Planning and Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Excellent Driving Record
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Microsoft Excel
- Excellent Driving Record
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Passenger Assistance
- Passenger Safety
- Vehicle Inspections
- Defensive Driving
- Impeccable Driving Record
- Passenger Interaction
- DOT Regulations
- Safety Practices
- Clean Driving Record
- Strong Safety History
- DOT Standards
- Air Brake Certification
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Technology-Driven Navigation
Languages
English And Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CDL Class B Driver/ Tour Guide
Alaska Travel Adventures
04.2024 - Current
Motor Coach Operator
Greyhound Bus lines
09.2023 - 04.2024
Transportation Associate
Amazon
11.2021 - 09.2023
Greyhound Driving School
Class B Training from Passenger Driver
South Grand Prairie High School
GED
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