Walter Hoffman
8795 Planet Road
Newark, DE 89711
(000) 748-7454
walt.hoff @ email . com
TRANSIT BUS DRIVER
Passengers’-safety-first
SUMMARY
Safety-oriented and alert transit bus driver with 11+ years of experience in driving transit vehicles such as mini-buses, low-floor buses, and double-deckers on specified routes in sync with set schedules. Adept at handling vehicle maintenance to ensure engine and body longevity, charting short and safe routes using conventional maps and the GPS, managing road and on-board emergencies such as accidents and medical crises using tact and good sense, and ensuring passengers’ safety and comfort.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Transit Bus Driver
FIRST TRANSIT, Newark, DE
(5/2014 to Present)
• Greet passengers as they board and assist them in embarking and disembarking the transit bus
• Provide passengers with information on what to do during emergency situations such as accidents
• Chart shortest and safest routes to destinations using conventional maps and the GPS
• Driver transit bus on the assigned routes by keeping within speed limits and driving laws
• Assist passengers in loading and unloading their luggage, especially those with special needs
• Perform preventative and regular maintenance on transit vehicles and ensure that any repairs are handled immediately
• Check tires for the right pressure and ensure that all engine fluids are on par
• Assure that fares are deposited and change is tendered accurately
• Create and submit driving logs concerning passengers and incidents at the end of each day
Key Achievements
• Continuously met tour deadlines (3 hours round trip) for consecutive years.
• Saved passengers from a near-calamity by maneuvering the transit bus through treacherous terrain during a hurricane.
• Reduced time to reach 5 destinations (a total save of 3 hours a day) by mapping alternative routes on the GPS.
• Suggested making the transit bus disabled people friendly which increased regular passenger base by 44%.
Bus Conductor
TOTAL TRANSIT, Newark, DE
(1/2004 to 5/2014)
• Assisted in loading and unloading luggage, paying special attention to people with special needs
• Ensured that all passengers are properly seated and that their seat belts are in order
• Collected fares, tendered change, and stamped student cards
• Assisted in handling onboard emergencies such as sudden sicknesses and accidents
• Answered passengers’ questions regarding bus routes and schedules
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL, Newark, DE – 2001
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Route Mapping
• Public Address System Use
• Alternate Route Mapping
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• First Aid and CPR
• Vehicle Inspection
• Route Traversing
• Boarding Assistance
• Special Needs Assistance
• Safety Procedures
• Schedule Adherence
• Crisis Management