First Transit - Bus Operator Resume Example

Professional Summary

Seasoned Bus Operator with more than 20 years of experience in the fast-paced Bus and Motor Coach Transportation. I have Excellent verbal and written skills and I am able to handle customer's concern as a front line employee.

I am very responsible Bus Operator and take pride in the work that I do. I am also passionate and motivated and strive for excellence.

Skills

Customer and Personal Service
Active Listening

Time Management
Critical Thinking

Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making

Computers and Electronics

Experience

Bus Operator Aug 2012－Present First Transit － Bartonville, IL

Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.

Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.

Advise passengers to be seated and orderly while on vehicles.

Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.

Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals, on and off bus, ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.

Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.

Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.

Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.

Report delays or accidents.

Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.

Bus Operator Nov 1997－Dec 2011 Jaunt Inc － Charlottesville, VA

Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
Report delays or accidents.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Assist passengers, such as elderly or disabled individuals on and off the bus. Ensure they are seated properly and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.

Bus Operator Dec 1993－Nov 1997 Metropolitan Transit Authority － Houston, TX

Inspect vehicles, and check gas, oil, and water levels prior to departure.
Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules, complying with traffic regulations to ensure that passengers have a smooth and safe ride.
Park vehicles at loading areas so that passengers can board.
Assist passengers such as elderly or disabled individuals on and off the bus. Ensure they are seated properly, help carry baggage, and answer questions about bus schedules or routes.
Handle passenger emergencies or disruptions.
Record information, such as cash receipts and ticket fares, and maintain log book.
Collect tickets or cash fares from passengers.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
Report delays or accidents.
Maintain cleanliness of bus or motor coach.
Load and unload baggage in baggage compartments.

Bus Operator Jan 0001－Nov 1997 [Company Name] － [City], [State]

Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
Drive gasoline or diesel multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.

Education