Vernard Townsell
Eastlake,OH
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in operating and maintaining municipal vehicles, now seeking to transition into the sewer department. Almost 2 years as a city school bus driver, developed a solid track record of ensuring safety, punctuality, and exceptional service to the city of Cleveland. Skilled in working independently also in a team setting. Very capable of handling unexpected challenges with a calm, methodical approach. Excited to bring my dedication to maintaining public infrastructure and ensuring operational efficiency to a new role within the sewer department.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Driver
CBS Community Bus Services
Cleveland, Ohio
04.2023 - Current
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch staff via two way radio regarding delays, detours.
- Reported any mechanical or operational issues to maintenance staff promptly.
- Assisted elderly or disabled passengers with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Maintained order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as accidents or medical emergencies.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Completed accident and incident reports accurately and legibly at end of scheduled shifts.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nathaniel Hawthorne Academy
Cleveland06-2003
Skills
- CDL B
- Tanker endorsement
- School bus passenger endorsement
- Air Brake endorsement
- School bus passenger endorsement
- Air Brake endorsement
- Passenger Safety
- Regulatory Compliance
- Impeccable driving record
- Air Brake Certification
- Clean Driving Record
- Pre-Trip Inspections
- Local street knowledge
- Route Planning
- DOT Regulations
- Inclement weather driving
- Strong safety history
- Safe driving techniques
- DOT standards
- Dependable and reliable
- DOT Compliance
Certification
- CDL B
- Air Brakes
- Tanker endorsement
- Passanger endorsement
Timeline
Bus Driver
CBS Community Bus Services
04.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Nathaniel Hawthorne Academy
- CDL B
- Air Brakes
- Tanker endorsement
- Passanger endorsement
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