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William Turner

Columbia,SC

Summary

Safety-conscious School Bus Driver with 6+ years in school bus transportation work and high regard for student safety. Transported large school district's students on daily routes and field trips and earned high safety ratings every year. Excellent driving and communications skills leading to outstanding results. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Hiker

Penske Truck Leasing
Columbia, SC
02.2024 - 04.2025

.-Part time vehicle transporter who drove various trucks between

different locations.

- I drove various vehicles from box trucks to tractor-trailers,

ensuring the right equipment was available when and where

needed.

School Bus Operator

Richland Two District Two
Columbia, SC
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
  • 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.
  • Maintained South Carolina driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
  • Director/Supervisor: Mr. Robert White/ Mr. Jarod Sumter

Shuttle Bus Operator

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Salary: $11/hr, part time
  • Regular (32-40 hrs/wk)
  • Supervisors: Noni Williams/ Nelson Newbill
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.

Fixed Route Bus Operator

Transdev/ Comet
Columbia, SC
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Salary: $13/hr, (40 hrs/wk)
  • Accepted and processed fares.
  • Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
  • Helped passengers stow and retrieve luggage, bags, wheelchairs and other items.
  • Contacted dispatchers and company mechanics to report vehicle issues and other problems.

Shuttle Bus Driver

University Of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
09.2013 - 04.2014
  • Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
  • Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
  • Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage, and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
  • Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
  • Supervisors: Noni Williams/Nelson Newbill

Education

No Degree - HS Diploma

Fort Walton Beach High School
Fort Walton Beach, FL
05.1979

Skills

  • GPS and Route Planning
  • Passenger Interaction
  • Technology-Driven Navigation
  • Arrival and Departure Duties
  • Safe Driver Training
  • Bus Inspections
  • Local Traffic Laws
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Passenger Monitoring
  • Traffic Law Compliance
  • Visual Inspection
  • Operational Procedures

Additional Information

  • LICENSES: , Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with P endorsement and S endorsement
  • DOT medical card current until 15 May 2026
  • COMPUTER SKILLS:
  • Proficient in Windows and Macintosh operating systems
  • Also proficient in Microsoft Applications like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Timeline

Hiker

Penske Truck Leasing
02.2024 - 04.2025

School Bus Operator

Richland Two District Two
01.2016 - 01.2022

Shuttle Bus Operator

University of South Carolina
01.2015 - 05.2015

Fixed Route Bus Operator

Transdev/ Comet
08.2014 - 12.2014

Shuttle Bus Driver

University Of South Carolina
09.2013 - 04.2014

No Degree - HS Diploma

Fort Walton Beach High School
William Turner