Osavelt Burton
Hawthorne
Summary
Dedicated bus driver with a clean driving record and a strong focus on safety, honed at Los Angeles Unified School District. Expert in conducting pre-trip inspections and adept at managing weather conditions. Recognized for enhancing student experiences through exceptional customer service and effective route adjustments, ensuring timely and safe transportation.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.1988 - 05.2025
- Ensured student safety through adherence to traffic laws and district policies during daily routes.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and operational readiness.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing student needs and concerns effectively.
- Trained new drivers on route navigation and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Monitored student behavior while ensuring a positive riding experience for all passengers.
- Implemented efficient route adjustments to improve travel time and reduce delays.
- Collaborated with school officials to coordinate transportation logistics for special events.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke High School
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Clean driving record
- Safety-focused
- Weather condition driving
- Pre-trip inspections
Timeline
Bus Driver
Los Angeles Unified School District
11.1988 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke High School