Michael Kaucky
St Anne ,IL
Summary
Experienced school bus driver and union carpenter specializing in vehicle inspection, safety compliance, and customer relationship management. Committed to ensuring safe driving practices and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Cardinal bus
Saint Anne, Illinois
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Operated school buses safely on assigned routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle checks to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Ensured student safety during boarding and disembarking by monitoring processes and providing guidance.
- Maintained passenger discipline and managed behavior to create a safe and respectful environment during transit.
Union carpenter
Ls Contracting group
Chicago, Illinois
01.2019 - 11.2024
- Demonstrated success in building traits through professional and considerate client relations. Utilized knowledge of current building codes and modern framing techniques to oversee and understand project scope. Worked independently, maintaining high productivity while managing commercial projects, writing tentative schedules, and conducting blueprint reading and layout work.; evaluate problems or ordinance violations, determine a proper method to resolve any potential issues
- Interpreted blueprints and drawings for accurate project implementation.
- Built frameworks with precision using multiple materials to fulfill project guidelines.
- Worked closely with team members to facilitate on-time task completion.
Union carpenter
Hartzs construction
Palos Hills, Illinois
01.1990 - 12.2019
- Constructed frameworks and structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Installed doors, windows, and cabinetry in residential and commercial buildings.
- Operated power tools and machinery for various carpentry tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure project deadlines were met efficiently.
- Assisted in training new carpenters on safety practices and tool usage.
Diesel mechanic
United States Army Reserve
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
02.1988 - 04.1992
- Performed preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and failures.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems swiftly.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs, maintenance schedules, and parts inventory.
Education
Graduated To Journey Carpenter - Carpentry
Chicago Carpenters Apprentice Program
Chicago, Illinois04-1990
High School Diploma -
Andrew High School
Tinley Park, Illinois05-1985
Some College (No Degree) - Basics
Maureen Valley Community College
Palos Heights, ILSkills
- School bus operation
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Safe driving practices
- Emergency response procedures
- Vehicle maintenance
- Vehicle systems maintenance
- Route planning
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Schedule management
- Quality assurance
- Vehicle operation
- Emergency response procedures
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Cardinal bus
01.2025 - 06.2026
Union carpenter
Ls Contracting group
01.2019 - 11.2024
Union carpenter
Hartzs construction
01.1990 - 12.2019
Diesel mechanic
United States Army Reserve
02.1988 - 04.1992
Graduated To Journey Carpenter - Carpentry
Chicago Carpenters Apprentice Program
High School Diploma -
Andrew High School
Some College (No Degree) - Basics
Maureen Valley Community College