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0-5 years of experience
Conducted daily pre-trip vehicle inspections prior to operation of mobility bus.
- Smoothly handled resistant or hostile passengers in infraction of bus conduct and safety rules.
- Operated buses on a variety of scheduled routes.
- Assisted handicapped passengers when needed or required by operating lifts as well as side-by-side door to vehicle assistance.
- Identified operational and mechanical issues and reported same to garage technical crew.
- Refueled bus at beginning of and during route as needed.
- Accurately recorded and reported pickup and drop results according to established procedures.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relationships through effective communication.
0-5 years of experience
Drives a school bus on a regular schedule on an assigned route or on special occasions.
- Assisted handicapped students in boarding and exiting bus by operating a hydraulic lift as necessary.
- Checked the operating condition of a school bus before starting a regular or special trip.
- Instructed and informed students about safety practices when entering and exiting bus and while in transit.
- Maintained orderly conduct of students on the bus.
- Performed a post-trip inspection of the vehicle after every route.
0-5 years of experience
Picked up children in front of their homes in the morning, and dropped them off at special education schools.
- Picked up children from special education schools in the afternoon, and dropped them back off at their homes again.
- Observed children tendencies and behaviors.
- Maintained and scheduled periodic maintenance of the bus.
- Produced left, right, turn sheet.
- Administered, and changed time tables for pickup and drop off whenever necessary.
- Recorded discipline reports of children
- Maintained radio contact with the base.
- Oversaw, and implemented discipline on the bus.
6-10 years of experience
Inspected bus daily to detect any mechanical condition or malfunction affecting safety or economy of operation, completed daily administrative reports and directed findings to authorized service personnel.
- Prescribed the seating arrangements of students on assigned my bus and documented same on seating chart.
- Filled out appropriate documentation and reports to the school principal repeated/serious misconduct on the part of any student while on the bus or under the driver’s immediate supervision.
- Prepared various reports, kept all records required.
- Assisted transportation and school officials in planning bus routes and schedules.
0-5 years of experience
Required to have and maintain a commercial driver’s license.
- Responsible for transporting preschoolers (head start students) to and from home to school
- Requires patience and personality to effectively communicate with children of younger ages.
- Communicated with management, self-sufficiently managed time, and maintained proper
0-5 years of experience
Safely operated school bus during designated times through designated routes.
- Assisted in the refilling of fluids to district buses.
- Preformed pre- and post- trip inspection of any bus to be operated by myself.
- Monitored behavior of children to ensure safe and comfortable rides for everyone.
0-5 years of experience
Ensured bus was maintained and in good operating condition
- Picked up children along scheduled routes at the same time every day
- Followed safety procedures to make sure all children were safe
- Enforced rules regarding conduct
0-5 years of experience
Transport students and other personnel safely and expeditiously to and from schools and school functions.
- Perform inspection of the bus to check for vandalism and cleanliness.
- Fill out inspection form each day of operation of the bus.
- Lifting, such as the hood to inspect the engine, oil levels, transmission fluids, etc.
- Properly use a two-way radio for emergencies and breakdowns.
- Provides effective student management while transporting students to and from school or school activities each day.
- Report mechanical problems such as break problems, not starting, flat tire, fuel leak and warning buzzers.
- Properly document student behavioral concern.
6-10 years of experience
Drove schoolchildren safely from home to school.
- Pre-tripped vehicle to ensure its safety and reported any malfunctions.
- Complied with traffic regulations to operate vehicles safely.
- Maintained order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
- Followed safety rules as students boarded and exited buses or cross streets.
0-5 years of experience
Kept a high level of cleanliness in the bus
- Maintained systematic working of the bus by considering all preventive and precautionary measures
- Followed all traffic rules and safety policies during the routine trips
- Planned and followed appropriate time schedules to start and end the journeys
- Maintained utmost politeness in conversation and activities
- Reported to the supervisor at the end of each set of journeys.
- Excellent safety of passenger transport
6-10 years of experience
Manage 28 passenger bus with wheelchair accessibility
- Maintained the records and upkeep of the bus
- Ensure the bus is safe and functional before and after outings by performing inspections
- Drive seniors to and from outings
- Provide services to 10 Lexington Nursing Home facilities in the Chicagoland area
- Ensure the safety of all passengers on the bus
- Assist with loading and unloading passengers including the hook up of wheelchairs
0-5 years of experience
- Drove school buses and transported students from home to school; and school to home. Operated light and heavy buses.
- Completed bus inspections, maintained the cleanliness of bus, checked oil, fueled the bus, and completed daily bus reports.
- Assisted mentally/physically disabled students onto and off of the bus.
- Maintained discipline and order of students on the bus, and reported unruly behavior to supervisors.
- Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
10+ years of experience
School bus driver instructor; taught classes for drivers both in the classroom and behind the wheel
- Ran safety meetings and in-service training
- Primary accident investigator – maintained accident investigation records
- In the event of an accident, conducted re-training
- Responsible for hiring new drivers – conducted interviews for all new hires
- Trained employees to work with special needs children – specifically safety and cultural competency
- Conducted facilities inspections in compliance with Cal OSHA
- Facilitated Safety Advisory Committees
- Performed Route Checks to ensure passenger/and driver’s safety. With special needs passengers we did home to school and buses could not travel to all locations safely
- Addressed Customer complaints when bus drivers were involved in disputes with families of children transported
0-5 years of experience
Check the condition of a vehicle’s tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
- Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel
- Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
- Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
- Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
0-5 years of experience
Ensure the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the center and on field trips.
- Guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times
- Determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes
- Ensure all children are in age appropriate child safety restraints
- Maintain all transportation records required by the program
- Ensure bus evacuation drills are held at least monthly
- Evacuate children in case of emergency
0-5 years of experience
Student management before and after school hours with up to 150 students ranging from kindergarten through grade 12.
- Proper maintenance and safe operation of a 65 passenger school bus.
- Maintain relationships with administrators.
- Enforce safe practices and policies unilaterally.
- Listen and help any student in need or distress.
0-5 years of experience
Prepare meals daily, batch cook as needed
- Maintain a safe environment for preparing and cooking the food
- Serve the children with the appropriate proportions determined by the guidelines, and make sure the foods are maintained at the correct temperature
- Store fresh, frozen, and leftovers the right way to avoid bacteria from developing
- Maintain record keeping by utilizing the production sheet to record what was served/leftover
- Put up inventory when it arrives, and keep inventory of what is in the freezer, walk-in cooler, and dry storage
- Transport kids to and from school safely
0-5 years of experience
Mentored fellow employees regarding improvement of their customer service and communication skills.
- Pick up and drop off children at school, home and other locations.
- Charters and Board of Education field trips.
- Handle parent requests and complaints with care. Rearrange routes as needed.
- Responsible for safety and well-being of children during bus ride.
0-5 years of experience
Following safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops
- Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
- Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules
- Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received
0-5 years of experience
Pre-trip inspection of bus prior to driving.
- Operate bus and all related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Obey all traffic laws while also following the policies and procedures of the department.
- Establish and maintain a good rapport with students, parents, school staff and co-workers.
- Maintain effective student behavior management control over groups of children.
- Keep up the cleanliness of the interior of bus and maintain appropriate levels of fuel as required by department.
- Make sure children are in their seats properly while the bus is in motion for safety.
10+ years of experience
Responsible duties of a school bus driver
- Handling and managing the issues that comes with school age children
- Maintaining a clean and safe transportation environment
- Safely loading and unloading students at each destination
- Preparing daily reports of mechanical safety by performing a per trip inspection to ensure that equipment is in proper working order
- Accountable for 30+ lives of children and their actions while present on my school bus
- Accomplished a first time evacuation safely and without an casualties
0-5 years of experience
Perform proper pre-trip inspections on a daily basics
- Provide and responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers
- Transport students to and from a variety of school sites
- Responsible for assisting and monitoring students on the bus
- Assist students with special needs on and off the bus or via wheelchair
- Operates a two way radio
6-10 years of experience
- Ensure adherence to safety rules in accordance with CMS statues and regulations
- Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using
- Read maps, and follow written/verbal geographic directions
- Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations
- Document, prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, escalated issues, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption
0-5 years of experience
- Driven bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local and distant points according to time schedule.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
- Complied with local traffic regulations.
- Inspected bus and checked gas, oil and water before departure.
- Transported pupils between pickup points and school.
0-5 years of experience
- Picking up and delivering children to various locations
- Completing job during a normal shift and within a tight window time
- Following all traffic and corporate regulations to the letter
- Maintaining calm, cool and collected in all situations
- Ensuring a safe journey for our guests
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