Shane Bell
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Region of Waterloo
Kitchener, ON
09.2001 - Current
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
- Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
- Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained frequent contact with dispatch to receive instructions and report on delays or incidents.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
- Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
- Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
- Assisted passengers with moving and securing baggage.
- Adapted travel plans to account for serious accidents and other problems rendering certain streets impassible.
- Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
- Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
- Assisted passengers to foster safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.
- Provided passenger assistance, collected fares and offered schedule and route information.
- Advised passengers of appropriate behavior to reinforce posted rules and maintain passenger safety.
- Monitored students and other passengers during transit to encourage safe transport.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Transported customers to and from [Location].
- Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Drove [Number]-passenger shuttle bus to and from terminal.
- Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
- Accepted and processed fares.
- Conducted efficient cargo transfers to maintain route schedules.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Provided information about area attractions and facility amenities.
- Planned routes and made proactive adjustments using GPS apps to account for traffic problems.
Education
Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ONHigh School Diploma -
KCI
Kitchener, ON06.1992
Skills
- Dependable and Trustworthy
- Elderly and Disabled Assistance
- Bus Cleaning
- Delay Reporting
- Accident Reports
- Routine Vehicle Maintenance
- Situational Awareness
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Passenger Service and Safety
- Special Needs Passengers
- Fare and Voucher Collection
- Traffic Laws and Regulations
- Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
- Public Transit Operations
- Operation Monitoring
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Navigation Equipment
- Two-Way Radio Operation
- Active Listening
- Map Reading
- Daily Logs
- Client Support
- Determination Rendering
- Team Meetings
- Equipment Maintenance
- Passenger Behavior Management
- Technology Design
- Attentive and Observant
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Visual Inspections
- Vehicle Evacuation
- DOT Requirements
- Charter Bus Service
- Defensive Driving Practices
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Mobile Devices
- Passenger Interaction
- Surface Sanitizing
- Log Book Maintenance
- Bus Inspections
- Passenger Vans
- Vehicle Traction Control
- Daily Vehicle Inspections
- Learning Strategies
- Customer Relations
- Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
- Global Positioning System (GPS) Software
- Transportation Regulations
- Quality Control Analysis
- Ice and Snow Management
- Motorcoach and Bus Operation
- Biohazardous Waste Disposal
- Systems Analysis
- Emergency Exit Door Operation
- Reading Comprehension
- Bus Pass Promotion
- Rule Enforcement
- Equipment Selection
- Safe Transporting
- Trip Organization
- Driver Support
- Behavior Monitoring and Management
- Commercial Driving
- Arrival and Departure Duties
- Customer Satisfaction
- Closed-Circuit TV Cameras
- Weather Monitoring
- Defensive Strategies
- Strong Working Relationships
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Creative Solutions
- Operational Procedures
- Troubleshooting
- Negotiation
- Coordination
- Instructing
- Repairing
- Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Speaking
- Service-Orientation
- Service Quality Assurance
- Emergency Situations
- Passenger Boarding
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Bus Driver
Region of Waterloo
09.2001 - Current
Management
Conestoga College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
High School Diploma -
KCI
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