RICKY WELLS
Elizabeth City,NC
Summary
Experienced and skillful professional Class B Commercial Driver with more than two decades of satisfactory experience operating heavy-duty vehicles. These include refuse collection vehicles like side load garbage trucks, recycling trucks, leaf vacuum trucks, and grapple trucks, as well as other heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles such as straight trucks, school buses, activity buses, shuttle buses, motor coach buses, and transit vans. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate pick-up, transportation, and delivery of products, while prioritizing customer service level agreements. Thorough understanding of safety regulations and well-versed in not only traffic laws but also regulations about rest periods and maximum driving distances.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROFESSIONAL MOTOR COACH OPERATOR
Holiday Tours, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting buses to promote passenger safety
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up to date on safety regulations and driving techniques
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions, and reportable incidents.
Temporary Motor Coach Driver
Elizabeth City State University
03.2021 - Current
- Performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving a bus to transport passengers over a specified route to local and state to state distant points according to a time schedule
- Operates transit vans, activity buses/coaches ranging in size from 22 passenger to 44 passenger, and up to 60 passengers
- Responsible for safely transporting students, faculty, staff and school affiliates to and from designated locations
- These locations may be within the same city or different cities
- Trips may be field trips or labs to extend the academic experience, sporting events or other extracurricular activities
- Since the University Bus Driver accommodates student/faculty schedules, they generally work unusual hours
- Observes the safety of the coach/bus by conducting pre and post trip inspections
- Ensures that vehicles are kept neat and clean at all times
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures
- Reconfigured routes to accommodate added or removed stops on schedule
- Read maps and check weather and traffic reports to determine the best route to take
- Keep all documents and receipts of the vehicle and maintenance services secure
- Maintain a travel log to record travel locations traveled to, travel time, work hours and mileage for billing purposes
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Inspected bus for any mechanical issues before departure.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Updated and maintained accurate trip logs and records.
- Assisted passengers with inquiries and requests during trips.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Substitute & Activity School Bus Driver
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Identified and reported mechanical problems and safety hazards.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date route and time logs.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Created and enforced bus rules and kept expectations posted.
- Executed proper and timely loading and unloading of passengers.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage, and hours.
- Assisted in loading and unloading students and belongings.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Administered first aid to passengers in need.
Motorcoach Captain/Driver
Legacy Coach
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting buses to promote passenger safety
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up to date on safety regulations and driving techniques
- Aided passengers with disabilities or special needs
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations using telephones or mobile two-way radios
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions, and reportable incidents.
SALES REPRESENTIVE
BONNIE PLANTS
04.2022 - 02.2023
- The primary function of a Bonnie Plants Sales Representative is to provide Bonnie products to retail outlets
- This is an 'outside sales' position that requires the Sales Representative to call on and negotiate with customers and prospective customers personally, to deliver product to those customers, and to merchandise the product in the customer's place of business, on a continuous basis
- A Sales Representative will spend the majority of his or her time in the field performing those functions
- Calling on customers and potential customers for the purpose of filling displays, obtaining orders and the maintaining of Bonnie live products
- Negotiating with customers and potential customers regarding sales, rack space, rack location, product quantity, product mix, and other terms and conditions of sale, as necessary
- This process will continue throughout the season as products, product availability, demand, and other variables change
- Preparing and setting up Bonnie racks to facilitate sales and removing and collecting the racks, as necessary
- Safely loading and securing products onto delivery truck from designated Greenhouse Stations or off-loading locations
- Delivering goods pursuant to sales obtained in a safe and timely manner
- Unloading products from delivery truck, merchandising, and properly displaying products on Bonnie racks in a safe and efficient manner
- Ensuring proper display of signage, banners, etc
- To facilitate sales
- Assisting in collecting payments for sales from customers, only as necessary
- Safely transporting goods for sale and related equipment, including: (a) safely driving the delivery truck in accordance with all traffic laws; (b) ensuring that the truck is safely and properly loaded, and that goods and equipment are secure; (c) ensuring that the vehicle is always in safe operating order; (d) performing minor maintenance on the delivery truck to ensure safe operation
- Ensuring compliance with all Department of Transportation rules and regulations as necessary, including: (a) timely, fully, and accurately completing the driver's daily log, ELD (b) timely, fully, and accurately performing vehicle inspections and completing associated paperwork
- Supervising any Route Helpers and Driving Helpers in the performance of their duties
- Attending Bonnie's annual sales meeting, and other sales meetings as required by corporate or station managers
- Responsibility to be safe, enthusiastic, presentable, and respectful to customers and your driver's helper/loader always
- Promptness and regular attendance are essential to performance of this job
Bus Driver/Maintenance Custodian/Substitute Teacher
NORTHEAST ACADEMY FOR AEROSPACE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES (NEAAAT)
01.2020 - 12.2022
- A School Bus Driver is in charge of providing safe transport for school children based on a schedule and route
- Their duties include helping students board the bus, learning which students take their route and planning around traffic during trips
- A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from school
- As such, a School Bus Driver should be free of any traffic or criminal violations and should have an authoritative, yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws
- Full time Bus driver in the morning and afternoons Monday – Thursday by transporting students to and from school and school activities
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip to assess performance and maintenance requirements
- Obeyed all DOT rules and regulations in addition to local laws and stipulations
- Performed all duties with personable communication and professionalism including bus operation and passenger interaction
- Maintained timely adherence to schedules and safety protocols
- Adhered to company determined schedules and routes to ensure timely arrivals and departures
- Obeyed traffic laws and followed established traffic and transportation procedures
- Reconfigured routes to accommodate added or removed stops on schedule
- Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
- Managing classroom behavior
- Interpreting lesson plans
- Creating reports to inform the students' permanent teacher of their success.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Received excellent customer reviews for friendly, punctual transport services.
- Picked up and dropped off passengers at regularly scheduled locations by following strict time schedules.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in safe and courteous manner.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with passengers and other drivers.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on safety regulations and driving techniques.
- Followed all relevant schedules for routes and arrivals.
- Operated large vehicles in difficult urban and rural conditions.
- Verified cleanliness and tidiness of bus through regular cleaning.
- Updated and maintained accurate trip logs and records.
- Fostered safe bus environment by enforcing rules of conduct for passengers.
Equipment Operator
Elizabeth City Public Utility
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Performs routine semi-skilled work in the operation of motorized vehicular equipment related to refuse and recycling pick-up, heavy trash pick-up removal
- Assists loaders in loading vehicles as required
- This position performs responsible skilled work in the operation of heavy motorized and specialized equipment in the city's sanitation division
- The work consists of related duties in the collection of solid waste
- Heavy traffic and bad weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the work
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements
- Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
- Used equipment such as garbage trucks, grapple trucks, large trucks hauling trailers, and etc
- To complete jobs quickly and correctly
- Operated vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record
- Observed all safety policies and procedures.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
- Monitored fuel, oil and water levels of heavy equipment.
Equipment Operator 3
Elizabeth City Public Utility
01.2000 - 12.2019
- Performs routine semi-skilled work in the operation of motorized vehicular equipment related to refuse and recycling pick-up, heavy trash pick-up removal
- Assists loaders in loading vehicles as required
- This position performs responsible skilled work in the operation of heavy motorized and specialized equipment in the city's sanitation division
- The work consists of related duties in the collection of solid waste
- Heavy traffic and bad weather conditions contribute to the complexity of the work
- Maintained proficiency in different types of equipment and related attachments to meet job site requirements
- Kept equipment properly fueled and ready for immediate use to support scheduling demands
- Used equipment such as garbage trucks, grapple trucks, large trucks hauling trailers, and etc
- To complete jobs quickly and correctly
- Operated vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record
- Observed all safety policies and procedures.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Enforced compliance with safety standards and regulations related to proper PPE, hand signals and equipment movements.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Followed safety protocols while operating machinery.
Education
GED -
COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE
Elizabeth City, NC05.1996
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Weather condition adaptation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Emergency procedures
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safe driving techniques
- Professional demeanor
- Adaptive decision-making
- Route planning expertise
- Passenger assistance
- First aid knowledge
- Trip documentation
- Effective communication
- Stress management
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Defensive driving
- Time management
- Customer service orientation
- Regulatory compliance
- Flexible scheduling
- Passenger Safety
- Commercial Driving
- Map Reading
- DOT Standards
- CDL Class a License
- Local Traffic Regulations
- DOT Regulations
- Impeccable Safety History
- Clean Driving Record
- Safety-Focused
- Inclement Weather Driving
- Vehicle Inspections
- Safety Practices
- Local Route Knowledge
- Elderly and Disabled Assistance
- Technology-Based Navigation
- Transporting Students
- Passenger Interaction
- Passenger Boarding
- Charter Bus Service
- Minor Mechanical Repair
- Emergency Response
- Incident Reporting
- Security Monitoring
- Customer Relations
- Accident Avoidance
- Trip Organization
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
- Dispatch Communication
- Route Planning
- Commercial Drivers License CDL
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Time, Mileage, and Fuel Tracking
- Wheelchair and Scooter Security
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Federal and State Driving Regulations
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
- Ice and Snow Management
- Delay Reporting
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Strong Working Relationships
- Situational Awareness
- Navigation Equipment
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Complaint and Conflict Resolution
- Clean MVR
- Sightseeing Tours
- Preventive Maintenance
- Decision-Making
- Microsoft Office
- Transportation Regulations
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Software
- Log Book Maintenance
- Accident Reports
- Transportation Logs
- Understands Local Routes
- Customer-Oriented
- License endorsements
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Professionalism
- Child safety awareness
- Problem-solving
- Student supervision
- Multitasking
- Bus evacuation drills
- Student Interaction
- Google Maps
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Local Traffic Patterns
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- School Bus Policies
- Student Behavior Management
- Tires and Brakes Inspections
- Dispatcher Communication
- Equipment Operation
- Document Management
- Delivery Scheduling
- Load Security
- Materials Transport
- Route Management
- Cargo Handling
- Transportation Safety
- Lift up to 50 Pounds
- Physical stamina and strength
- Basic computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Self-motivation and discipline
- GPS navigation mastery
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible schedule availability
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- GREYHOUND BUS ACADEMY
- HOLIDAY TOURS, INC. PRE- EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
Certification
- Licensed Class B, School Bus & Passenger Endorsement Driver's License - Expires Aug. 16, 2026
Timeline
PROFESSIONAL MOTOR COACH OPERATOR
Holiday Tours, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
SALES REPRESENTIVE
BONNIE PLANTS
04.2022 - 02.2023
Equipment Operator
Elizabeth City Public Utility
04.2022 - 04.2022
Temporary Motor Coach Driver
Elizabeth City State University
03.2021 - Current
Bus Driver/Maintenance Custodian/Substitute Teacher
NORTHEAST ACADEMY FOR AEROSPACE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES (NEAAAT)
01.2020 - 12.2022
Motorcoach Captain/Driver
Legacy Coach
01.2019 - 08.2023
Substitute & Activity School Bus Driver
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
01.2016 - Current
Equipment Operator 3
Elizabeth City Public Utility
01.2000 - 12.2019
GED -
COLLEGE OF THE ALBEMARLE
- Licensed Class B, School Bus & Passenger Endorsement Driver's License - Expires Aug. 16, 2026
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