patricia joiner
Henry County Board of Education
Locust Grove,GA
Skills
Clean driving record
Safety-focused
Pre-trip inspections
Weather condition driving
Defensive driving
Safety practices
Problem-solving
DOT regulations
Elderly and disabled assistance
Disability awareness
Passenger safety
Local traffic regulations
Passenger assistance
Transporting students
Map reading
Inclement weather driving
Vehicle inspections
Commercial driving
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated bus driver with a clean driving record and a strong focus on safety, successfully transporting students for the Henry County Board of Education. Skilled in pre-trip inspections and navigating inclement weather, I excel in problem-solving and maintaining passenger safety, ensuring timely arrivals while assisting those with disabilities.
Work History
Bus Driver
2 Years 11 Months- Operated school bus safely along assigned routes, following traffic laws and district transportation procedures.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to verify vehicle readiness and report maintenance concerns.
- Monitored student behavior onboard, maintaining orderly conditions and enforcing bus safety rules.
- Assisted students during boarding and exiting, including safe crossing procedures and seat assignments.
- Communicated route changes, delays, and student concerns with transportation staff and school personnel.
- Completed required logs, trip records, and inspection reports accurately and on schedule.
Bus Driver
20 Years 7 Months- Responded calmly to emergencies, following established safety protocols and first-aid procedures as needed.
- Maintained clean, sanitary bus interior to support safe, comfortable student transportation.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- 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.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
Education
High School Diploma
Timeline
Bus Driver
Henry County Board of Education
08.2024 - 07.2027Read More
Bus Driver
Henry County School System Transportation Department
10.2001 - 05.2022Read More
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High School Diploma
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