Transit Bus Operator - CDL Class B

Garry Turks

Colorado Springs, CO 719-***-**** **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL TRANSIT BUS OPERATOR CDL CLASS B

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Transit Bus Operator with 5+ years of public transportation experience providing safe, reliable passenger transportation in high-volume transit environments. Skilled in defensive driving, DOT compliance, passenger assistance, route navigation, vehicle inspections, fare processing, and customer service. Holds a Colorado CDL Class B with Passenger and Tanker endorsements and air brake qualification. Known for professionalism, punctuality, safety awareness, and dependable service.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Passenger Transportation

Defensive Driving

DOT Compliance

Air Brake Systems

Vehicle Inspections

Route Navigation & GPS

ADA Passenger Assistance

Customer Service

Incident Reporting

Fare Collection

Conflict Resolution

Schedule Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bus Operator

RTD Regional Transportation District — Denver, Colorado August 2025 – Present

Safely transport passengers throughout the Denver metropolitan area while maintaining compliance with DOT and RTD safety standards.

Operate transit buses in heavy traffic, high-volume passenger environments, and adverse weather conditions.

Perform thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections and identify safety or maintenance concerns before and after service.

Provide passenger assistance, ADA accommodations, route guidance, fare processing, and professional customer service.

Maintain accurate operational logs, incident reports, and vehicle documentation.

Communicate professionally with passengers, dispatch, supervisors, and fellow operators while maintaining dependable service.

Transit Bus Operator

Mountain Metropolitan Transit / Transdev — Colorado Springs, Colorado September 2020 – June 2025

Safely transported passengers while maintaining strict adherence to DOT regulations and company safety policies.

Maintained reliable route schedules through effective time management, route navigation, and defensive driving.

Conducted daily vehicle inspections and reported mechanical or safety concerns promptly.

Provided passenger assistance, fare processing, route information, and professional customer service.

Completed daily operational logs, incident reports, and maintenance documentation accurately and on time.

Handled passenger disputes and unexpected transit situations calmly and professionally.

LICENSES & ENDORSEMENTS

Colorado CDL Class B

Passenger (P) Endorsement

Tanker (N) Endorsement

Air Brake Qualification / Certification

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Graphic and Digital Design

Westwood School of Technology — Denver, CO June 2001

High School Diploma

George Washington High School — Denver, CO May 1993

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