- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Gardening
- Showing German Shepherd Dogs
David Smith
Beachmere
Summary
Proven track record in transportation, notably with Pelican Buses Pty Ltd, where I ensured the safety and well-being of special needs students. Skilled in vehicle maintenance and emergency procedures, I excel in creating a positive environment. My effective communication and dependability have consistently enhanced operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver for Special Needs Students
Pelican Buses Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behaviour.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Ensured proper bus equipment functionality through regular checks of lights, signals, mirrors, brakes, tires, and other essential components.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
Cement Tanker Driver
Boral
01.1990 - 05.2021
- Improved safety records by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and adhering to all traffic laws.
- Minimized downtime between trips by efficiently completing necessary paperwork at each stop.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for compliance with state and federal regulations, ensuring smooth operations.
- Collaborated with dispatchers, consistently meeting deadlines while avoiding delays or complications.
- Transporting bulk cement powder locally and interstate.
Truck Driver
R. M. Verdons Transport
01.1976 - 01.1990
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean driving record while adhering to company policies and federal regulations for transportation safety.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Driving interstate trucks and Road Trains.
Skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective communication skills
- Safety-focused
- Safe driving practices
- Behavior management
- Special needs assistance
- Emergency procedures
- Safety equipment usage
- Vehicle maintenance
Certification
HC Drivers Licence 041200263 Expires 07/06/2025
Interests
Timeline
School Bus Driver for Special Needs Students
Pelican Buses Pty Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Cement Tanker Driver
Boral
01.1990 - 05.2021
Truck Driver
R. M. Verdons Transport
01.1976 - 01.1990
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