Reginald Blair
MORENO VALLEY,CA
Summary
Accomplished Paratransit Bus Operator at Transdev, adept in vehicle inspection and possessing a positive demeanor. Leveraged defensive driving to enhance passenger safety, achieving significant on-time performance improvements. Skilled in GPS navigation and empathetic passenger assistance, consistently maximizing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paratransit Bus Operator
Transdev
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced passenger safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and maintaining a clean vehicle interior.
- Improved on-time performance by efficiently planning routes and navigating through traffic to meet tight schedules.
- Maximized customer satisfaction with courteous service, assisting passengers with boarding and deboarding the bus as needed.
- Exhibited a high level of situational awareness while navigating through congested urban environments, ensuring safe passage for passengers and fellow road users alike.
- Maintained detailed records of daily route progress, mileage logs, incident reports, and passenger manifests to support administrative tasks.
- Reduced operational costs by adhering to fuel-efficient driving practices and promptly reporting necessary vehicle repairs.
- Increased the efficiency of passenger pick-up operations by accurately assessing wheelchair securement needs prior to arrival at each stop.
Lead Production Operator
Coca Cola Refreshments
06.1988 - 03.2019
- Reduced downtime through proactive equipment maintenance and timely troubleshooting of issues.
- Played an instrumental role in achieving company certifications by consistently adhering to industry standards throughout all aspects of the manufacturing process.
- Oversaw quality control processes, maintaining high standards while minimizing product defects or rework requirements.
- Monitored production metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
Electrical /Mechanical Equipment Repairman
Navy
06.1989 - 06.1992
- Completed complex repair tasks under challenging conditions while maintaining strict attention to detail and quality control measures.
- Enhanced repair quality by utilizing proper tools and techniques in a timely manner.
School Bus Driver
Laidlaw Transit
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Education
High School Diploma -
Allen Leroy Locke High
Los Angeles, CA06.1983
Skills
- Vehicle inspection knowledge
- Positive Attitude and Demeanor
- Ability to follow instructions
- Patience and Empathy
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Record Keeping Abilities
- Emergency response readiness
- Wheelchair securement procedures
- GPS Navigation
- Commercial Drivers License CDL
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Clean MVR
- Endorsement, P
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/Cpr/AED
- Date Completed 12/20/2023, Validity Period 2Years
Timeline
Paratransit Bus Operator
Transdev
02.2024 - Current
Electrical /Mechanical Equipment Repairman
Navy
06.1989 - 06.1992
Lead Production Operator
Coca Cola Refreshments
06.1988 - 03.2019
School Bus Driver
Laidlaw Transit
01.1986 - 01.1988
High School Diploma -
Allen Leroy Locke High
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