Thomas Yates
Bus Operator
Greeley,CO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Operator
Transfort City of Fort Collins
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Provides reliable, safe, and consistent public transportation service
- Operates buses and other vehicles in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations
- Operates variety of wheelchair lifts, securement devices, bike racks and other safety-related equipment
- Operates different types of buses and other City vehicles in wide variety of traffic, road and weather conditions
- Treats all customers respectfully, providing information and answers to any questions.
- Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Amazon.com
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
Seasonal Sales Associate
Michaels Store Inc
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Mechanical Assembler
Woodward HRT Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed low to moderately complex assembly and tests
- Assembled, installed, aligned, and adjusted fit of subassemblies and parts or auxiliary equipment using appropriate tools and equipment as per work instructions
- Cleaned parts and maintain tooling and equipment per proper work instructions
- Worked with close tolerances to meet engineering and operating requirements
- Picked and stocked parts from point of use in stock rooms and placed completed parts
- Completed all required paperwork in accurate and efficient manner, including
- Quality Assurance and Test Records
- Performed test stand preset calibration and final test of products.
Student Transportation Information Specialist / Bus Driver
Weld County School District, Evans Schools
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Streamline Student Bus Pass System to make it more efficient
- Issue new students with student bus pass
- Train Transportation personnel on Student Bus Pass System
- Perform pre-trip inspection assuring that all equipment is in safe and proper condition
- Promote professional and defensive driving attitude at all times
- Report all accidents, driving hazards and incidents of damage or vandalism as soon as possible.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation
Electronic Technician
Vergent Products
08.2009 - 09.2014
- Manage multiple projects and change priorities
- Utilize schematics, oscilloscopes, and/or multimeters to troubleshoot down to component level
- Troubleshoot high voltage power systems
- Displayed flexibility in work schedule, come in early or work late.
- Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues
Test Programming Technician
Reliant Manufacturing
02.2009 - 07.2009
- Extensive experience in developing in-circuit tests for Takaya flying probe tester
- Maintain functional test equipment for customers
- Manage multiple projects and change priorities
- Utilize schematics, oscilloscopes, and/or multimeters to troubleshoot down to component level
- Troubleshoot high voltage power systems.
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance
Test Technician / Test Programmer
RPM Electronics Inc / RPM Technology
07.2003 - 01.2009
- The ability to manage multiple projects and change priorities
- Extensive experience in developing in-circuit tests for the Takaya flying probe tester
- Flexible in my work schedule, come in early or work late, to create or modify in-circuit tests or functionaltests at times when equipment is available due to high production levels
- Modify HP 3065 and 3070 bed-of-nails test equipment as needed
- Utilize schematics, oscilloscopes, and/or multimeters to troubleshoot down to component level
- Troubleshoot high voltage power systems
- Create Microsoft Visual Basic user interface to interact with test equipment i.e
- HP / Agilent Dataacquisition unit, or HP / Agilent Digital Multimeter
- Maintain functional test equipment for 10 different customers
- Use Unicam to import customer CAD for program development
- Designed a custom program using Basic programming language.
Test Technician
Advanced Energy
11.2000 - 07.2003
- RPM Technology purchased division from Advanced Energy
- Test printed circuit boards using automated test equipment i.e
- Takaya flying probe tester, HP 3065and 3070 bed-of-nails testers, and functional test equipment
- Adjust programming to accommodate manufacturing issues.
- Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance
- Used analyzers, multimeters and power supplies to conduct diagnostic procedures
Education
Light Sport Repairman Maintenance Airplane -
Rainbow Aviation Services
Corning, CA10.2019
Security Information Technology Associate Program -
Horizon Computer Learning Center
Englewood, CO03.2015
Network Support Program -
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins, CO05.2000
F-16 Avionic Instrument And Flight Control System -
United States Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM12.1995
Certificate in F-111 Avionic Instrument and Flight Control System -
United States Air Force
Lowry AFB, CO09.1993
Skills
- Safe driving practices
- Basic repairs
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Traffic law adherence
- Wheelchair support
- Route deliveries
- Warehouse operations
- Pallet Jack Operations
- Schematics and blueprints
- Self-Motivated
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Attention to Detail
- Manufacturing experience
- Hand tool use
- Safety practices
Additional Information
- Commendations:, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon.
- Certifications and Licenses: CDL B Driver's License With Air Brake and Passenger Endorsement.
Timeline
Bus Operator
Transfort City of Fort Collins
03.2023 - 01.2024
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Amazon.com
11.2022 - 01.2023
Seasonal Sales Associate
Michaels Store Inc
10.2022 - 11.2022
Mechanical Assembler
Woodward HRT Inc
09.2021 - 02.2022
Student Transportation Information Specialist / Bus Driver
Weld County School District, Evans Schools
02.2015 - 07.2016
Electronic Technician
Vergent Products
08.2009 - 09.2014
Test Programming Technician
Reliant Manufacturing
02.2009 - 07.2009
Test Technician / Test Programmer
RPM Electronics Inc / RPM Technology
07.2003 - 01.2009
Test Technician
Advanced Energy
11.2000 - 07.2003
Light Sport Repairman Maintenance Airplane -
Rainbow Aviation Services
Security Information Technology Associate Program -
Horizon Computer Learning Center
Network Support Program -
Front Range Community College
F-16 Avionic Instrument And Flight Control System -
United States Air Force
Certificate in F-111 Avionic Instrument and Flight Control System -
United States Air Force
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