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RICARDO MCDONALD

STONE MOUNTAIN,Georgia

Summary

Dedicated professional with a clean driving record and a safety-focused mindset, honed at Dekalb County Schools. Expert in pre-trip inspections and defensive driving, ensuring secure transportation. Proven problem-solver with mechanical expertise from Carey Paul Honda, enhancing vehicle reliability and performance through meticulous maintenance and inspections. I am sharp at remembering what am thought are trained to do. If given this oppertunity

i would do my best to get the job done in a timely manner

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Driver

Dekalb County Schools
04.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.

Mechanic

Carey Paul Honda
04.2018 - 04.2024
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.

Education

GED -

Dorchester City Roots
Boston, MA
11-2002

Skills

  • Clean driving record
  • Safety-focused
  • Weather condition driving
  • Pre-trip inspections
  • Defensive driving
  • Safety practices
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Bus Driver

Dekalb County Schools
04.2024 - Current

Mechanic

Carey Paul Honda
04.2018 - 04.2024

GED -

Dorchester City Roots
RICARDO MCDONALD