Tawuquana Scott
Newark
Summary
Dedicated Motor Vehicle Operator with expertise in safe driving practices, traffic law compliance, and passenger assistance. Committed to ensuring passenger safety and comfort while maintaining timely, efficient transportation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Motor Vehicle Operator
Veteran Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Receiving work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.
- Operates one or more types of patient transport vans/buses and other types of transport vehicles.
- Carries up to 8 or more passengers, to and from VA Medical Center facilities, private healthcare facilities, and other private sector areas like patient homes, railway, bus stations, and airports.
- Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or runs.
- Arrives and departs from pick up and discharge points at scheduled times.
- Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.
- Safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel.
- Abides by rules, laws and traffic regulations pertaining to state laws.
- Loads and unloads patients safely
- Uses multiple variations of Mobile Data Computer (MDC) in and out of the vehicles for assigned trips and duties daily.
- Required to interact with patients, families of patients, charge nurses, doctors and other medical staff in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklist/forms and accident/incident reports.
- Participates in Service Safety activities and attends scheduled safety training as directed by supervisor.
- Reads installation maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
- Performs operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles
- Performs inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Transit Bus Operator
CoachUSA
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Safely operate buses in varied traffic and weather conditions, maintaining an accident-free record.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of lights, tires, brakes, and fluid levels to ensure safety and compliance.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and exiting, including operating wheelchair lifts and securing mobility devices.
- Adhere to established, time-sensitive routes and timetables for departures and arrivals.
- Maintain accurate records, including mileage, fuel consumption, passenger counts, and incident reports.
- Enforce safety regulations, passenger conduct policies, and maintain order on the bus.
- Communicate delays or route changes to passengers and dispatchers.
CDL Delivery Driver
Amtrak
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Operated commercial vehicles to ensure timely delivery of goods across designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
- Managed freight loading and unloading, optimizing space for efficient transport.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to coordinate delivery schedules and route planning.
- Maintained accurate documentation of deliveries, including logs and invoices.
- Increased safety awareness through participation in training programs and adherence to CDL regulations.
- Maintained proper documentation for each delivery, reducing errors and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Expedited on-time deliveries by utilizing GPS technology and avoiding traffic-related delays.
- Assisted warehouse staff in loading and unloading trucks while maintaining safety standards.
- Demonstrated professionalism during interactions with customers, representing the company positively at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJSkills
- Air brake endorsement
- Multitasking capacity
- Safe driving practices
- Commercial driver's license
- Time management expertise
- Passenger assistance
- Vehicle inspection
- Logbook record-keeping
- Loading and unloading procedures
- Traffic law compliance
- Transporting passengers
- Operating vehicles
Timeline
Motor Vehicle Operator
Veteran Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Transit Bus Operator
CoachUSA
05.2023 - 11.2023
CDL Delivery Driver
Amtrak
02.2023 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School