Ricky TUCKER
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Petersburg City Public Schools
Petersburg, VA
12.2022 - 07.2026
- Ensured safe and timely transportation of students to and from school events.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and functionality.
- Monitored student behavior and maintained discipline during transit.
- Collaborated with school staff to coordinate transportation schedules effectively.
Bus Driver
PETERBURG AREA TRANSIT
Petersburg, VA
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Implemented efficient routing strategies to reduce travel time and enhance service reliability.
- Assisted in training new drivers on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of student ridership and incident reports for compliance purposes.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding schedule changes or safety concerns.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- 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.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
Education
GED -
PETERSBURGS HIGH SCHOOL
PETERSBURG VA08-1985
Skills
- Safe driving record
- Safety compliance
- Defensive driving
- Safety practices
- Problem-solving
- Student transportation
- Safe driving history
- Adverse weather driving
Timeline
Bus Driver
Petersburg City Public Schools
12.2022 - 07.2026
Bus Driver
PETERBURG AREA TRANSIT
07.2019 - 07.2022
GED -
PETERSBURGS HIGH SCHOOL