Over 10 years of experience as a bus, cab, and truck operator with specialized skills in paratransit services for seniors and individuals with special needs.
Class 1 License with Air Brake (A) endorsement.
Knowledgeable of DOT safety regulations, SOPs, and vehicle pre-trip/post-trip documentation.
Thorough knowledge of the City of Regina geography.
Thorough knowledge of scheduling and dispatch procedures.
Knowledge of the transportation needs of persons with disabilities.
Ability to participate effectively as a part of a team. Excellent communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise and accurate information to the to the general public and other City personnel.
Ability to operate computers including word processing and menu-driven computerized software programs.
Ability to maintain close attention to detail under high volume work situations.
Ability to tabulate and maintain records.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to be called in on short notice to work shifts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Paratransit Operator Supervisor
First Transit
09.2019 - Current
Occasionally work as Supervisor or station attendant
Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Thorough knowledge of the City of Regina geography
Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
Collaborated with dispatchers to efficiently address changes in scheduling or routing, minimizing delays for passengers.
Trained new paratransit operators on essential job functions including driving techniques, customer service skills, record-keeping responsibilities.
Managed challenging situations involving difficult passengers or unexpected events calmly and professionally, ensuring minimal disruptions to service quality.
Paratransit Bus Operator
First Transit
01.2014 - Current
Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
Driving and operating with safety and skills to avoid accidents and delays.
Collaborated with dispatchers and management to promptly address customer feedback or complaints, leading to improvements in service quality and overall satisfaction levels.
Knowledge of the transportation needs of persons with disabilities
Ability to be called in on short notice to work shifts.
Thorough knowledge of the City of Regina geography.
Work outside in weather condition
Truck Operator
Loblaw
01.2011 - 04.2015
Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
Cab Operator
Capital Cab
06.2008 - 04.2011
Arrived on time to customer appointments.
Communicated frequently with dispatch to obtain new pickup information and share delays or other important details.
Drove safely and obeyed traffic laws to avoid accidents and injuries.
Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
Thorough knowledge of the City of Regina geography
Accessible Bus Operator
Carborough City Transportation Ltd
02.2007 - 01.2008
Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
Performed regular bus inspections and checked brakes, steering and windshield wipers.
Acted calmly, productively and professionally under pressure for helpful emergency response.
Assisted passengers with disabilities, ensuring their safe boarding, travel, and disembarking from the bus.
School Bus Driver
Stock Transportation
02.2006 - 02.2007
Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.