Michael Finger
Richmond,TX
Summary
Adept at ensuring passenger safety and maintaining punctuality, I leveraged my skills in vehicle maintenance and effective communication to enhance student transportation services at Fort Bend Independent School District. My approach, focusing on safety equipment usage and fostering respectful interactions, significantly improved operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Fort Bend Independent School District
11.2014 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Streamlined boarding procedures, implementing an organized system that ensured timely departures from each stop along the route.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Engaged positively with students and fostered a supportive and respectful atmosphere on the bus.
- Collaborated with school officials to update and optimize bus routes, meeting evolving needs of school community.
Construction Foreman
Ultraflote Corporation
05.1980 - 06.2014
- 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.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Streamlined boarding procedures, implementing an organized system that ensured timely departures from each stop along the route.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness drills, demonstrating appropriate evacuation procedures to students and staff members.
- Fostered a strong sense of community among bus riders, promoting respect for fellow passengers and valuing the importance of punctuality.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Supported special needs students by accommodating individual requirements and ensuring their comfort throughout the journey.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness for the school bus interior by performing regular cleaning tasks after each trip.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.
- Reduced vehicle maintenance costs by conducting daily pre-trip inspections and promptly reporting any necessary repairs or concerns.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Attended pre-trip meetings to support safe transport of students.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
- Engaged positively with students and fostered a supportive and respectful atmosphere on the bus.
- Collaborated with school officials to update and optimize bus routes, meeting evolving needs of school community.
Education
Beaumont High School
3836 Natural Bridge St.Louis Mo. 6313805.1974
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe Driving Practices
- Behavior Management
- Commercial driving
- Special Needs Assistance
- Emergency Procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Passenger Management
- Punctuality
- Defensive Driving
- Vehicle inspections
- DOT Regulations
- Transporting Students
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- License endorsements
- Route logs
- Bus evacuation drills
- Customer-Oriented
- Route Navigation
- Adaptable routes
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Student Supervision
- Safe Driver Training
- Passenger safety management
- Passenger Assistance
- Traffic Laws Adherence
- Child Safety Awareness
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Background Checks
- GPS and route planning
- Understands local routes
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Class-C driver
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Fort Bend Independent School District
11.2014 - 10.2024
Construction Foreman
Ultraflote Corporation
05.1980 - 06.2014
Beaumont High School
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