School Bus Driver
Durham School Bus Services
Des Moines, IA
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of passengers as needed.
- Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
- Inspected student's passes prior to boarding the bus.
- Provided helpful directions and assistance to students during their ride.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
- Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
- Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
- Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by taking appropriate actions.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records of attendance, mileage, and other data related to routes.
- Complied with district policies and procedures concerning student discipline.
- Promoted good public relations by responding courteously to inquiries from parents or members of the community.
- Demonstrated knowledge of first aid techniques in order to provide basic medical care if necessary.
- Kept up-to-date on changes in local roads, traffic patterns, construction projects., that may affect routes or schedules.
- Managed time efficiently so that routes are completed within allotted timespan.
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions regularly for professional development purposes.
- Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Provided safe and reliable school bus transportation service on fixed routes.
- Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
- Drove multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools and school activities.
- Maintained order among passengers and explained safety rules and hazards.
- Adhered to strict time requirements for bus route scheduling and reported delays to dispatch.
- Reported inappropriate and disruptive student behaviors to school administration.
- Monitored traffic during bus stops to provide safe boarding by students.
- Operated bus safety lighting to increase safety during bus stop boarding and departing.
- Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
- Performed work assignments according to instructions received.
- Read maps and followed written or verbal driving directions.
- Prepared reports that stated total number of students, hours worked or mileage.
- Drove gasoline, diesel or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students.
- Reported accidents, hazards or transportation delays using mobile two-way radios.
- Regulated environmental controls for student comfort.
- Safely and patiently escorted small children across roads.
- Made small repairs to vehicles for safe operations when necessary.