Silas Saye
Westampton
Summary
Safety-focused professional with extensive experience in commercial driving and vehicle inspections. Proven ability to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining punctual service and compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
School Bus Driver
GST (Garden State Transportation)
Lumberton, NJ
05.2014 - Current
- Ensured student safety during transportation by adhering to established safety protocols and traffic regulations.
- Managed daily routes, demonstrating strong time management and organizational skills for punctual service delivery.
- Conducted regular vehicle inspections to maintain operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding schedules and student needs.
- Implemented process improvements that increased route efficiency and minimized delays in student pick-up/drop-off times.
- Monitored student behavior on buses, enforcing rules to create a safe and respectful environment during transit.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected situations such as road closures or detours while maintaining composure under pressure to ensure timely arrivals at destinations.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
Environmental Technician
Pine Environmental Services
East Windsor, NJ
11.2006 - Current
- Collaborated with teams to develop remediation strategies for contaminated sites.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations through thorough documentation.
- Conducted soil and water sampling to assess environmental conditions.
- Operated and maintained field equipment for data collection and analysis.
- Trained junior technicians on safety protocols and proper sampling techniques.
- Conducted routine inspections and identified maintenance needs for equipment and supplies.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and proper use of cleaning tools and chemicals.
- Ensured timely completion of assigned tasks by prioritizing duties based on urgency and importance.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Vission Quest
New Lisbon, NJ
11.2010 - 06.2012
- Implemented behavior management techniques to foster positive interactions among youth.
- Mediated conflicts between residents, promoting conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and compliance within juvenile facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain security and prevent contraband entry.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for residents.
- Monitored resident behavior, documenting incidents and progress for case reviews.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and best practices.
- Offered guidance on conflict resolution strategies, helping offenders develop healthy coping mechanisms during their stay at the facility.
- Conducted room searches to prevent contraband from entering the facility, maintaining a safe living environment for all residents.
- Supervised youths' daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Maintained a secure environment for juvenile offenders with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Documented daily activities and progress reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping for each resident''s file.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occur.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Education
Associate - Electronics And Computer Technology
DeVry/Kelly University
Fort Washington, PA10-2005
Skills
- Dependable
- Communication skills
- Passenger management
- Defensive driving
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Pre-trip inspections
- Post-trip inspections
- Safety equipment usage
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Safe driving practices
- Two-way radio operation
- Technology-driven navigation
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Clean DMV record
- Commercial driver's license CDL
- Positive demeanor
- Dependable and responsible
- Child management
- Punctuality
- Commercial driver's license CDL
- Great attitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Mano
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Bus Driver
GST (Garden State Transportation)
05.2014 - Current
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Vission Quest
11.2010 - 06.2012
Environmental Technician
Pine Environmental Services
11.2006 - Current
Associate - Electronics And Computer Technology
DeVry/Kelly University