Wayne Conkey
Onalaska,WA
Summary
Dedicated and safety-focused professional with extensive experience as a School Bus Driver at Onalaska School District. Proven ability to enhance student satisfaction through effective communication and passenger management. Skilled in pre-trip inspections and basic mechanical repair, ensuring reliable transportation while maintaining a clean driving record.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver/Maintenance Technician
Onalaska School District
09.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Increased overall student satisfaction by attending to individual needs and addressing any concerns expressed during transportation experiences.
- Inspected and serviced buses on regular basis.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
Log Truck Driver
Parsons and Son Trucking
03.2015 - 08.2018
- Complied with all state and federal transportation regulations, ensuring a clean driving record throughout employment tenure.
- Assisted in training new log truck drivers, sharing industry best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Navigated challenging terrain in various weather conditions, demonstrating adaptability and skillful driving techniques.
- Reduced fuel consumption through effective route planning and efficient driving habits.
- Safely transported logs from harvest locations to mills or storage facilities, adhering to weight limits and regulations.
- Enhanced safety by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections of the log truck and trailer.
- Decreased downtime by performing regular maintenance tasks on the vehicle.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
Log Truck Driver
Harvey Mullins Trucking
03.2008 - 02.2015
- Secured loads properly using chains or other restraints, significantly reducing risk of accidents due to shifting cargo during transit.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Taught drivers how to drive, shift and back up trucks.
- Scheduled and conducted safety meetings and briefings.
Truck Driver
Sherman Bros Heavy Trucking
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Increased safety standards by conducting thorough pre-and post-trip inspections of the truck and trailer.
- Safeguarded cargo integrity by regularly checking load securement during transport and promptly addressing any issues that arose.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Truck Driver
M and M Transport
12.2005 - 02.2007
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained clean driving record, adhering strictly to traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
Bus Driver
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
04.1999 - 11.2005
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
- Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring accessible and comfortable travel for everyone.
Manager /Automotive Technician
Autocare Specialties
01.1995 - 03.1999
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
- Performed safety and emissions inspections.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
Shift Manager /Manager /Automotive Technician
Allens Chevron Service
06.1990 - 01.1995
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
Education
No Degree - Music Performance
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORSkills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Passenger management
- DOT regulations
- Transporting students
- Pre-trip inspections
- Event transportation
- Air brake certification
- Basic mechanical repair
- Dispatcher communication
Certification
- A.S.E Training - 2000
- Carlisle Air Brake Training 2006
- Licensed CDL A Doubles, Tanker endorsements 25 years
- Extensive knowledge of mechanics Auto and Truck
- Experience Training Drivers
- Experience all facets in workplace management including Human Recourses, payroll and scheduling
- Accomplished Trombone Player
- Extensive knowledge of Music
Timeline
School Bus Driver/Maintenance Technician
Onalaska School District
09.2018 - Current
Log Truck Driver
Parsons and Son Trucking
03.2015 - 08.2018
Log Truck Driver
Harvey Mullins Trucking
03.2008 - 02.2015
Truck Driver
Sherman Bros Heavy Trucking
03.2007 - 02.2008
Truck Driver
M and M Transport
12.2005 - 02.2007
Bus Driver
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
04.1999 - 11.2005
Manager /Automotive Technician
Autocare Specialties
01.1995 - 03.1999
Shift Manager /Manager /Automotive Technician
Allens Chevron Service
06.1990 - 01.1995
No Degree - Music Performance
University of Oregon
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