Passenger Driver
Illinois Central School Bus
Gary, IN
10/01/23 - 2/28/25
- Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
- Tallied student count, mileage and fuel usage reports, forwarding to immediate supervisor for documentation purposes.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Reported accidents and completed required reports.
- Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of first aid techniques in order to provide basic medical care if necessary.
- Safely and patiently escorted small children across roads.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Drove gasoline, diesel or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students.
- Enforced safety rules as students boarded and exited buses and crossed streets near bus stops.
- Reported inappropriate and disruptive student behaviors to school administration.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Monitored traffic during bus stops to provide safe boarding by students.