Rhonda Wells
Hammond,LA
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused Bus Driver with extensive experience in vehicle inspection and incident management. Proven ability to ensure student safety while maintaining effective communication with dispatch and school staff.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Tangipohoa School Board System
Amite , La
01.1993 - 01.2025
- Transported students safely to and from school and events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections on the bus for safety compliance.
- Maintained communication with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Assisted students in boarding and exiting the bus safely.
- Monitored and addressed student behavior during transit. during transit to ensure a safe environment.
- Completed incident reports for any accidents or issues encountered.
- Collaborated with school staff to address transportation needs effectively.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while driving the bus responsibly.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Maintained detailed daily logs of vehicle inspections and trips, ensuring compliance and accountability.
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes to plan alternate routes.
- Provided courteous customer service, assisting passengers with inquiries about routes and schedules to enhance their travel experience.
- Drove bus according to scheduled routes and timetables. professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Covington, LA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Scanned and sorted packages according to destinations and service type using handheld scanner.
- Sorted packages for efficient loading and delivery routes.
- Operated material handling equipment, ensuring safe transport of freight.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Inspected packages for damage and compliance with shipping standards.
- Organized packages in staging areas for optimal space utilization.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to enhance safety.
- Assisted in training new employees on safety procedures and workflows.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to supervisors.
- Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
Van Driver
Wells Medical Transpotation
Hammond, LA
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Operated medical transport vehicles for patient and equipment delivery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all transportation activities.
- Assisted patients in entering and exiting vehicles safely and comfortably.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections regularly.
- Communicated effectively with medical staff regarding patient transport needs.
- Coordinated schedules for timely pickups and drop-offs as required.
- Documented transportation logs accurately for operational records.
- Collaborated with team members to improve service efficiency and reliability.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from vans in a safe and secure manner.
- Ensured all necessary documents were completed accurately prior to departure.
- Responded promptly and professionally to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when transporting passengers or freight.
- Drove long-distance routes to deliver packages on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hammond High
HammondSkills
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Safety compliance
- Report writing
- Incident management
- Customer service
Timeline
Package Handler
Fed Ex Ground
01.2016 - 01.2018
Van Driver
Wells Medical Transpotation
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bus Driver
Tangipohoa School Board System
01.1993 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Hammond High