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Work History
Education
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References
Languages
Certification
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Said Kahssay

Edmonton,Canada

Summary

A dedicated and customer-focused professional with extensive commercial driving experience seeking a Transit Operator position with Edmonton Transit Service (ETS). Committed to delivering safe, reliable transportation services to diverse communities while upholding excellent customer service standards.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach Bus Driver

Diversified Ltd.
10.2018 - Current
  • Safely operate Coach buses transporting workers between oil sites such as Kearl Lake, Fort Hills, IPL, NWR, and camps, navigating through varying weather and road conditions.
  • Perform bus pre- and post-trip inspections, conduct logbooks on a daily basis, and maintain bus safety operations.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to passengers, ensuring safety and comfort of passengers throughout their journey
  • Mentored junior drivers by providing constructive feedback on their driving performance to promote continuous improvement and professional growth.


Fuel Truck Driver

4Refuel Canada
07.2017 - 09.2018
  • Operated fuel trucks, delivering fuel to heavy equipment in a safe and timely manner
  • Certified in Transporting Dangerous Goods (TDG), ensuring compliance with safety regulations
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections and safely transported fuel from Shell terminals

Site Service Driver

Diversified Ltd.
03.2011 - 06.2017
  • Provided shuttle services for site workers, ensuring timely and safe transport between camps and work locations
  • Effectively communicated route changes and schedules to passengers, assisting with onboarding
  • Performed daily bus inspections to ensure operational safety

Haul Truck Driver

KMC Mining
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Operated haul trucks to transport materials on mining sites
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed loading and unloading protocols, maintaining a strong focus on safety

Taxi Driver Supervisor

United Cabs
06.2009 - 10.2010
  • Supervised taxi drivers, ensuring compliance with airport regulations and providing excellent customer service
  • Assisted passengers with transportation needs, ensuring a positive travel experience

Education

Carpenter Apprentice -

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Vancouver, BC
01.2009

4-Year Science Undergraduate Studies -

University of Manitoba
01.2002

High School Diploma -

Sisler High School
Winnipeg, MB
01.1998

Skills

  • Valid Class 1 Alberta Driver’s License with a clean driving record, including over 10 years of professional driving experience
  • Professional Driving Improvement Course (PDIC) Certified
  • Extensive experience interacting and assisting with passengers, ensuring their safety and comfort, including individuals with diverse needs
  • Skilled in navigating various road conditions and managing large vehicles (up to 60 ft buses) in high-traffic environments
  • Alberta Defensive Driving (ADD) certified, with a focus on accident prevention and safe driving habits
  • Knowledgeable in the City of Edmonton’s geography and road systems Adhering to traffic law compliance
  • Level C First Aid and safety training (CSTS, OSSA, WHMIS, BSO, CSO)
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a focus on maintaining safety, comfort, and compliance with regulations
  • Commended for excellent customer service by management teams at Diversified Transportation and Suncor

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Professional Working
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Tigrigna
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Alberta Defensive Driving with a focus on accident prevention and safe driving habits
  • Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) - Transportation Security Administration.
  • Level C first Aid: Canadian Red Cross Heart Association
  • Fatigue Management Training for Commercial Drivers—National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners or equivalent training provider.
  • Safety training (CSTS, OSSA, WHMIS, BSO, CSO)


Timeline

Coach Bus Driver

Diversified Ltd.
10.2018 - Current

Fuel Truck Driver

4Refuel Canada
07.2017 - 09.2018

Site Service Driver

Diversified Ltd.
03.2011 - 06.2017

Haul Truck Driver

KMC Mining
10.2010 - 03.2011

Taxi Driver Supervisor

United Cabs
06.2009 - 10.2010

4-Year Science Undergraduate Studies -

University of Manitoba

High School Diploma -

Sisler High School

Carpenter Apprentice -

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

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