Kyle Bakker
Quincy,CA
Summary
Dynamic transportation supervisor with extensive experience at Plumas Unified School District, excelling in safety management and team leadership. Proven track record in policy implementation and route planning, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering strong relationships. Adept at conflict resolution and complex problem-solving, enhancing operational efficiency and service quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Transportation
Plumas Unified School District
05.2017 - Current
- Plans, assigns, and directs the work of school bus drivers and other assigned staff in the safe and efficient operation and servicing of the District's school buses.
- Insures that an authorized level of school bus service is maintained and that State laws and District rules affecting school bus operations are observed.
- Assists in the recruitment and selection of school bus drivers and other transportation staff.
- Recruits and maintains a qualified substitute driver pool. 5. Evaluates assigned staff.
- Plans and assigns bus routes, stops, and schedules.
- Checks and reviews with Supervisor regarding changes in route schedules, equipment acquisitions, and all other matters affecting transportation operations.
- Purchases parts and supplies through appropriate District procurement process.
- Establishes and administers effective preventive maintenance and mechanical repair programs for the District's school buses and other vehicles.
- Develops specifications and secures bids when appropriate for maintenance and repair work which cannot be performed by District's staff.
- Maintains records and prepares reports regarding school bus preventive maintenance and repair activities for District Office and other agencies as required.
- Supervises and evaluates the scheduling, planning, and dispatching operations and staff.
- Assigns daily work schedules/staffing including substitute bus drivers and extra trips; may arrange for contract carriers when needed.
- Assists in the development of district policies, administrative regulations, and procedures related to transportation operations.
- Plans, trains, and provides in-service, classroom safety workshops, and driver training programs; maintains appropriate records relative to on-going training requirements for driver certification renewal.
- Assists in the development of the department's budget. 17. Arranges for drivers to confer with parents, teachers, students, and other persons regarding student discipline problems.
Head Auto Mechanic
Plumas Unified School District
10.2012 - 05.2017
- Perform required journey-level maintenance and repair of school buses, automobiles, light trucks, and heavy trucks;
- Assign work based on priorities;
- Train new mechanics;
- Inspect, diagnose, and make emergency repairs to district vehicles and equipment;
- Service vehicles by lubricating and servicing transmissions, CNG, diesel and gasoline engines, automatic and standard transmissions, differentials, clutches, carburetors, and starters;
- Install special equipment, test equipment, and other specialized tools and equipment;
- May do acetylene and electric welding;
- Recommend work requiring the replacement of major parts to superiors;
- Operate school buses as required;
- Maintain required records;
- Ensure all school buses pass California Highway Patrol (CHP) inspections, and ensure records are current for Annual Terminal inspection;
- Facilitate organization and cleanliness of the district corporation yard;
- Ensure that the garage area, equipment, and materials are maintained in a safe, clean, and orderly manner;
- Perform hazardous materials inspections as required;
Education
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
Quincy, CA06.2007
Skills
- Transportation regulations
- Documentation and reporting
- Relationship building
- Policy implementation
- Conflict resolution
- Safety management
- Route planning
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Supervisor of Transportation
Plumas Unified School District
05.2017 - Current
Head Auto Mechanic
Plumas Unified School District
10.2012 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Quincy High School
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