driver operator resume example with 20+ years of experience
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and problem solving challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Skilled in communicating with individuals of all ages and social backgrounds. Worked with school age children and special needs adults for 20+ years, maintaining good and professional rapport with the families, home staff and program sites of individuals. Worked very closely with family members and home staff of each individual to maintain a safe, calm and trusting environment for every individual i worked with. Knowing and understanding needs and conditions of each individual is imperative to maintaining a safe environment for everyone. Autism, Down's syndrome, physical disabilities, and different behavioral issues is what i have become very proficient in due to years of experience working with special needs individuals and their families.
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Daily duties included transporting and tending to special needs adults. Young adult age to elderly with physical and/or mental disabilities. Reporting back to and working with different sites to maintain a consistent and safe environment for the individuals.
- Inspected vehicles for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
- Maintain a good rapport and worked closely with home and site staff, and family members of all my individuals. Worked with individuals on a one on one basis and helped with site and home staff members to help with the needs of each individual.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Answered, scheduled and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
- Cater to and for the specific needs and disabilities of each consumer. Worked closely with home and site staff to maintain a safe, comfortable and trusting environment for each and every special needs consumer.
Transported and tended to pre-school aged children with special needs. Reporting back to program sites and working with the families of the children to maintain a comfortable and safe atmosphere for those with autism and other handicaps.
- Inspected vehicles for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Enhanced family relations by consistently and safely delivering children according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
- Executed safety practices and child loading without complaints, accidents or lost-time.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Current and clean Class B Commercial Driver's License since 1995.
Emergency first aid certified since 1999
CPR certified since 1999
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- Utica Senior Academy At Proctor
Job Titles Held:
- Driver/Operator
- Special Needs Assistant - Driver/Operator
- Driver/Operator
Degrees
- Associate of Arts
- High School Diploma
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