Val Barbulescu
Denver,CO
Summary
Safety-conscious Bus Driver adept in following navigation routes to transport passengers. Focused and dependable with demonstrated history of addressing passenger needs. Fosters convenience and safety for disabled patrons. Competent Bus Driver with commitment to safety and excellent work ethic. Highly valued with 27 years of industry experience. Safely serves passenger base. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
InnovAge Colorado PACE - Denver
Denver, CO
07.2008 - 04.2023
- Facilitated smooth passenger loading and unloading at designated route stops.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
- Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes in order to plan alternate routes if necessary.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Assisted elderly or disabled individuals by helping on and off bus, seating properly and carrying baggage.
- Helped elderly and disabled passengers board and exit bus.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
- Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Bus Driver
California Villa Retirement
Van Nuys, CA
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Handled passenger emergencies or disruptions.
- Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
Bus Driver
East Valley ADHC
Sunland, CA
03.2000 - 03.2004
- Facilitated smooth passenger loading and unloading at designated route stops.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.
- Drove vehicles over routes or to destinations, complying with traffic regulations to provide smooth and safe rides for passengers.
Bus Driver
CityRide
Los Angeles, CA
03.1996 - 07.1999
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Maintained vehicle safety by monitoring, instructing and correcting passengers.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Advised passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Kept vehicles in good working order by maintaining fluid levels and reporting major mechanical problems.
- Drove specified routes in compliance with traffic regulations and time schedules.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
Education
High School Diploma -
HS # 12
Bucharest06.1983
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Map Reading
- Passenger Safety
- Passenger Assistance
- Local Traffic Laws
- Technology-Driven Navigation
- Elderly and Disabled Assistance
- Passenger Interaction
- Local Street Knowledge
- Map Proficiency
- Vehicle Inspections
- Safety-Focused
- Defensive Driving
Timeline
Bus Driver
InnovAge Colorado PACE - Denver
07.2008 - 04.2023
Bus Driver
California Villa Retirement
06.2005 - 06.2006
Bus Driver
East Valley ADHC
03.2000 - 03.2004
Bus Driver
CityRide
03.1996 - 07.1999
High School Diploma -
HS # 12
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