Open To Work
Darshana Madurappulege
Etobicoke,Canada
Summary
Bus driver with expertise in passenger assistance and vehicle maintenance. Ensures safety through effective emergency procedures and thorough pre-trip inspections. Maintains a clean and comfortable environment while providing informed customer service and support for passengers with disabilities.
Overview
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Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Landmark bus lines
Vaughan, Canada
12.2023 - Current
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Executed bus driving duties with a focus on student safety, contributing to a strong safety record.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Implemented proper emergency procedures, addressing potential hazards and ensuring the safety of all passengers on board.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring safe boarding, comfortable travel, and proper disembarking procedures were followed.
- Utilized extensive knowledge of bus systems, routes, and stops to provide accurate and helpful information to passengers.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Maintained clean and tidy bus interiors, enhancing passenger comfort and experience.
- Trained new bus drivers in company policies, route navigation techniques, and safety protocols to ensure smooth onboarding experiences.
Shipping and Navigation
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
03.2013 - 12.2019
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Organized storage areas to optimize material movements and reduce labor hours through efficient layout planning.
- Collaborated with international teams to improve coordination and communication in global operations.
Education
network administrator diploma -
academy of learning career collage
05-2026
Medical office assistance diploma -
academy of learning career collage
12-2025
Associate of Science - Biology, chemistry And Physics
Ginigathena Central College
Ginigathena, Sri Lankasea training, deck and navigation diploma -
CINEC maritime campus
Colombo, Sri LankaSkills
- Passenger safety
- Public transportation
- Local route knowledge
- Traffic laws and regulations
- Defensive driving
- Clean driving record
- Route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Pre-trip inspections
- Bus maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Safety practices
- Emergency procedures
- Disability awareness
- Passenger assistance
- Elderly assistance
- Map reading
- Inclement weather driving
- Radio communications
- CPR certification
Certification
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Certificate
- Elementary First Aid Certificate (Red Cross)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities Certificate
- Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other than Fast Rescue Boat Handling Certificate
- Designated Security Duties Program (Security Training for Seafarers)
- Navigation, Cargo Handling, Maintenance & Repair
- Workplace Wellbeing Certificate (W.A.T)
- Ontario Safety League Certificate (School Bus Driver Improvement Certificate)
- UBER Driver
- Smart Crevice Certificate
- City of Toronto Hire Private Transportation Company (P.T.C) Certificate
- Pork Lift Certificate & Licence
- BZ Licence
Languages
English, Professional Working
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$0/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Bus Driver
Landmark bus lines
12.2023 - Current
Shipping and Navigation
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
03.2013 - 12.2019
network administrator diploma -
academy of learning career collage
Medical office assistance diploma -
academy of learning career collage
Associate of Science - Biology, chemistry And Physics
Ginigathena Central College
sea training, deck and navigation diploma -
CINEC maritime campus