Tina Young
Willcox
Summary
Dedicated bus driver with extensive experience at Willcox Unified School District, excelling in passenger safety and route navigation. Proven ability to operate wheelchair lifts and manage diverse passenger needs while maintaining a clean driving record. Strong communicator adept at problem-solving and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations for optimal service delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Willcox Unified School District
Willcox
09.2021 - Current
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Followed designated routes according to timetables while obeying speed limits at all times.
- Provided courteous customer service while answering questions regarding routes and schedules.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Maintained daily logs of vehicle inspections, trips, hours worked and other pertinent information.
- Cleaned interior of buses regularly including vacuuming floors and wiping down surfaces.
- Maintained order among passengers during trip by enforcing rules of conduct.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Monitored traffic conditions along assigned routes in order to plan alternate routes if necessary.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Reported any mechanical or operational issues to maintenance staff promptly.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Handled passenger emergencies or disruptions.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
- Kept vehicles in good working order by maintaining fluid levels and reporting major mechanical problems.
- Kept bus orderly with strong control over passenger behaviors.
Skills
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Passenger management
- Route planning and navigation
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance
- Safety compliance and practices
- Customer service and support
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Traffic navigation and adherence
- Regulatory compliance and standards
- Communication skills
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Commercial driving expertise
- Safe driving techniques
- Defensive driving strategies
- Passenger safety protocols
- Student transportation services
- Clean driving record and dependability
- Adaptability to change
- DOT standards and regulations
- Air brake certification
- Pre-trip inspections and checks
- Local traffic regulations and laws
- Multitasking and organization skills
- GPS navigation proficiency
- Surveillance awareness for safety
- Route schedule adherence and timing
- First aid certification
- Patience under pressure in challenging situations
About myself
I was well liked by coaches and students who rode my bus either while driving a field trip or sports trip.
I like to maintain a safe vehicle and keep a safe driving record.
Timeline
Bus Driver
Willcox Unified School District
09.2021 - Current