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Charles Ainsworth

Caledonia Ny

Summary

Safety-oriented professional systematic about assessing and improving worker conditions through short- and long-term monitoring strategies. Highly analytical, observant and skilled at identifying and resolving diverse concerns. Excellent inspection and documentation skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

19-A Examiner

Ontario Bus Company
Rochester NY
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.

Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
• Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
• Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
• Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Coordinated load planning for drivers to minimize dispatch delays.
• Investigated collisions and passenger injuries, documenting incidents in reports.
• Conducted annual driver performance reviews and compiled development plans to help drivers reach and maintain required standards.
• Recorded and investigated all collisions and passenger injuries in compliance with company processes to achieve year-on-year reductions.

Driver Trainer

Transpo
Rochester NY
07.2023 - 09.2024

• Prepared and distributed training materials covering diverse topics for drivers for there CDL Permit.
• Tested drivers regularly to evaluate understanding of materials and progress with coursework.
• Coordinated classroom instruction to serve varied amounts of students per course.

Safety Trainer Supervisor

National Express LLC
Rochester NY
01.2019 - 06.2023

• Inspected or evaluated workplace environments, equipment or practices to verify compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with proper behaviors.
• Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate use of safety equipment.
• Maintained and updated emergency response plans or procedures.
• Inspected specified areas to verify presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Coordinated load planning for drivers to minimize dispatch delays.
• Investigated collisions and passenger injuries, documenting incidents in reports.
• Conducted annual driver performance reviews and compiled development plans to help drivers reach and maintain required standards.
• Recorded and investigated all collisions and passenger injuries in compliance with company processes to achieve year-on-year reductions.

Bus Driver Training Instructor

First Student School Bus
Rochester NY
11.2002 - 01.2019

• Offered informal tips and encouragement to new, nervous driver trainees to support driving confidence and success
• Instructed drivers on proper procedures for operating school buses, including shifting gears and backing up buses.
• Taught practical, safe driving practices in Parking lot before having students actually drive.
• Conducted formal road driving test with students at conclusion of other testing to verify students' readiness for licensure.
• Led students through parallel parking and other parking configurations in parking lot without other traffic.
• Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
• Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
• Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
• Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
• Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
• Used navigation equipment and two-way radio while remaining focused on safety.
• Assisted passengers in evacuation of bus in case of emergency.
• Operated motorized ramps and lifts to assist special needs students.
• Regulated heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
• Performed routine bus maintenance and cleaning for ideal condition.
• Cleaned and sanitized bus interiors to lessen germ spread.
• Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.

Skills

    Compliance Review
    Recordkeeping and
    Documentation
    DOT Regulations
    Vehicle Inspections
    Impeccable Driving Record
    Safety Practices
    Regulatory Compliance
    Defensive Driving Expert
    Passenger Interaction
    Passenger Assistance
    Defensive Driving
    Local Street Knowledge
    Air Brake Certification
    DOT Standards
    Passenger Safety
    Strong Safety History
    Clean Driving Record
    Safety-Focused
    Local Traffic Laws

Timeline

19-A Examiner

Ontario Bus Company
09.2024 - 05.2025

Driver Trainer

Transpo
07.2023 - 09.2024

Safety Trainer Supervisor

National Express LLC
01.2019 - 06.2023

Bus Driver Training Instructor

First Student School Bus
11.2002 - 01.2019
Charles Ainsworth