Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Generic

keith mowat

Summary

Dedicated and safety-focused School Bus Driver with First Student Transportation, adept at navigating complex routes while ensuring student safety and compliance with traffic regulations. Demonstrates patience and empathy, effectively communicating with parents and school officials. Proven ability to adapt to changing conditions, maintaining high standards of service and operational excellence.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

School Van Driver

First Studentt Transportation
06.2023 - Current
  • Learned and followed safety protocols for passenger transport.
  • Assisted with loading and unloading students and equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily routes and schedules.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student drop-off and pick-up.
  • Ensured vehicle cleanliness and performed basic maintenance checks.
  • Adapted to changing schedules and route adjustments as needed.
  • Ensured timely pick-up and drop-off of students by adhering to the established routes and schedules.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized vehicle for comfortable student transportation.
  • Responded calmly under pressure during unforeseen events such as road closures or inclement weather conditions, taking appropriate detours when necessary.
  • Adhered to traffic regulations while exhibiting defensive driving skills, ensuring students'' safety during commutes.
  • Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student behavior or concerns during transit.
  • Assisted children with special needs in boarding and exiting the van, ensuring their safety at all times.
  • Kept a watchful eye on student behavior while driving to ensure the prevention of bullying or any other misconduct.
  • Attended training sessions pertaining to child safety, first aid procedures, and driver improvement programs for continuous professional development.
  • Demonstrated punctuality consistently in arriving at designated stops according to schedule requirements.
  • Completed accurate records of daily mileage logs, maintenance checks, and incident reports as required by school policy.
  • Obeyed federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
  • Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.

School Van Driver

First Student Transit
01.2020 - 06.2022

This was the same job duties and procedures as I did in Regina and also with First Student.

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
11.2016 - 06.2019
  • Ensured student safety by adhering to established transportation protocols and traffic regulations.
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle integrity and compliance with safety standards.
  • Managed efficient route navigation, optimizing travel time while ensuring timely student arrivals and departures.
  • Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school officials regarding schedules and safety procedures.

City Trannsit Operator

Toronto Transit Commission
06.1979 - 02.2010
  • Operated and monitored transit vehicles to ensure safe and timely service delivery.
  • Conducted routine inspections of equipment, identifying issues for maintenance teams.
  • Assisted in training new operators on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with dispatchers to manage schedules and address service disruptions.

Education

B License -

Toronto Transit Commission Bus Training Program

Audio Visual Techniques - Audio Visual

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, None
06.1979

Grade 12 Graduation - High School Program

Vivtoria Park Secondary School
06.1974

Skills

  • Traffic regulations compliance
  • Patience and empathy
  • Safe driving practices
  • Adaptable to change

Languages

English
Professional Working

Timeline

School Van Driver

First Studentt Transportation
06.2023 - Current

School Van Driver

First Student Transit
01.2020 - 06.2022

School Bus Driver

First Student Transportation
11.2016 - 06.2019

City Trannsit Operator

Toronto Transit Commission
06.1979 - 02.2010

B License -

Toronto Transit Commission Bus Training Program

Audio Visual Techniques - Audio Visual

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Grade 12 Graduation - High School Program

Vivtoria Park Secondary School
keith mowat