Holly Close
Lincoln,ON
Summary
Reliable professional with expertise in public transportation, particularly skilled at ensuring timely and safe travel for school-age passengers. Known for maintaining high productivity levels and efficiently completing transport tasks with strong adherence to schedules. Specialized skills include route planning, safety protocol implementation, and emergency response management. Excel in communication, patience, and problem-solving, leveraging these soft skills to navigate daily challenges effectively and provide a secure, friendly environment for riders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Sharp Bus Lines
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Operated school bus safely along designated routes.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of daily bus routes and student counts.
- Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
- Transported students and teachers on school activity trips while exercising responsible leadership.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Kept up-to-date on changes in local roads, traffic patterns, and construction projects that may affect routes or schedules.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Reported bus malfunctions or repairs needed.
- Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
- Acquired and maintained B License.
School Bus Driver
First Student Canada
Hamilton, Ontario
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate records of daily bus routes and student counts.
- Collaborated with dispatch to report any delays or issues on routes.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Obeyed MTO rules and regulations, and local laws, to maximize safety.
- Maintained order and discipline on bus to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Learned and followed school transportation procedures.
- Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
- Inspected vehicle tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights and fluids to verify safe operation.
- Acquired and maintained certification in basic first aid and CPR.
Education
Delta Secondary
Hamilton, ONSkills
- Vehicle inspection and safety compliance
- Route management
- Student behavior management
- Emergency response planning
- Records maintenance
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Sharp Bus Lines
10.2023 - 06.2025
School Bus Driver
First Student Canada
10.2019 - 06.2022
Delta Secondary