Derek Harris
Decatur, IL
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Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level bus operator position in [Transportation environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Work Experience
Transit Bus Operator
Marta Transit - Atlanta, GA
February 2020 to January 2022
· Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
· Drove [Number]-passenger shuttle bus to and from terminal.
· Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
· Accepted and processed fares.
· Transported customers to and from [Location].
· Followed schedules precisely to completely daily routes.
· Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and reportable incidents.
· Assisted passengers with moving and securing baggage.
· Helped elderly passengers or those with limited mobility enter and exit bus.
· Maintained positive passenger relations with orderly bus environments and clear announcements for each stop.
· 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. Education
Criminal Justice
Argosy University - Atlanta, GA
Skills
• Schedule Management
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Fare and Voucher Collection
• Vehicle Inspection
• Ticket and Fare Collection
• Commercial Drivers License CDL
• Traffic Laws and Regulations
• Federal and State Driving Regulations
• Passenger Service and Safety
• Preventive Maintenance
• Situational Awareness
• Time, Mileage and Fuel Tracking
• Incident Reporting
• Dependable and Trustworthy
• Valid Driver's License
• Clean Driving Record
• Calm Under Pressure
• Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
• Decision Making
• Defensive Driving Practices
• Strong Working Relationships
• Public Transit Operations
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Surface Sanitizing
• CDL License
• Attentive and Observant
• Passenger Behavior Management
• Problem Solving
• Basic Mathematics
• Passenger Boarding
• Fire Extinguisher Use
• Accident Avoidance
• Bus Driving
• Commercial Driving
Certifications and Licenses
CDL
Driver's License