Rosemary Black Bear
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused driver with a clean record and extensive experience at Douglas School District. Expert in pre-trip inspections and route planning, ensuring timely and secure student transport. Strong communicator and problem-solver, adept at managing passenger interactions and navigating challenging weather conditions. Committed to upholding DOT regulations and fostering a positive riding experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Douglas School District
Box Elder, SD
02.2023 - Current
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely transport of students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking, promoting a safe and respectful environment.
- Communicated effectively with school officials regarding route changes and student needs.
- Managed student behavior on bus, enforcing safety rules and fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Documented daily routes and incidents, maintaining accurate records for administrative review.
- Collaborated with colleagues to optimize routes for efficiency and punctuality.
- Responded calmly to emergencies, implementing safety protocols to protect students' well-being.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Calculated and collected fares from passengers.
Transit Driver
Skywalker VIP LLC
Sturgis, SD
08.2022 - 08.2025
- Operated transit vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic regulations and company policies.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking, ensuring comfort and safety during transit.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to verify vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Maintained accurate logs of routes, schedules, and passenger counts for reporting purposes.
School Bus Driver
Harlows Bus Company
Sturgis, SD
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Operated school buses safely, ensuring timely transport of students to and from school.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted students in boarding and disembarking, promoting a safe and respectful environment.
- Communicated effectively with school officials regarding route changes and student needs.
- Managed student behavior on bus, enforcing safety rules and fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Documented daily routes and incidents, maintaining accurate records for administrative review.
- Collaborated with colleagues to optimize routes for efficiency and punctuality.
- Responded calmly to emergencies, implementing safety protocols to protect students' well-being.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
- Navigated challenging weather conditions safely while keeping passengers informed of potential delays due to hazardous road situations.
- Promoted positive rider experience by providing courteous, attentive service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
- Calculated and collected fares from passengers.
Education
Sinte Gleska University
Mission, SD08-1998
Skills
- Clean driving record
- Safety-focused
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-trip inspections
- Safety practices
- Defensive driving
- Problem-solving
- DOT regulations
- Scheduling adherence
- Passenger safety
- Local traffic regulations
- Transporting students
- Route planning
- Commercial driving
- Route navigation
- Fare collection
- Vehicle maintenance
- DOT standards
- Passenger interaction
- Clear communication
- Traffic laws
- Local traffic laws
- CDL license
- Tires and brakes inspections
- Two-way radio operation
Timeline
Bus Driver
Douglas School District
02.2023 - Current
Transit Driver
Skywalker VIP LLC
08.2022 - 08.2025
School Bus Driver
Harlows Bus Company
02.2021 - 03.2023
Sinte Gleska University