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Rachel Plum

Knoxville,IA

Overview

3
3
year of professional experience

Work History

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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School
Knoxville, IA
05.1999

Work Availability

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Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Vehicle systems maintenance
  • Route logs
  • Safe driver training
  • Commercial driving
  • GPS and route planning
  • Class-C driver
  • Understands local routes
  • Equipment operation
  • Over the road experience
  • Logistics expert
  • Class-B roll off driver

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Durham School Bus Services
03.2023 - 10.2023

High School Diploma -

Knoxville High School
Rachel Plum