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MERVYN MCKINLAY

Warnbro

Summary

Dedicated and safety-focused School Bus Driver with a proven track record at Sayers Trust. Known for effective communication and fostering positive student interactions, I consistently maintained a clean driving record while ensuring compliance with all regulations. My commitment to dependability and reliability has enhanced transportation services and student well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

School Bus Driver

Sayers Trust - Bus Run
03.2025 - 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 behavior.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

School Bus Driver

Chart a Bus
03.2022 - 03.2025
  • Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times..0....0000000
  • Maintained accurate records of student pick-ups and drop-offs, ensuring proper documentation for school administration purposes.
  • Coordinated closely with colleagues during field trips or special events to provide seamless transportation services for all participants involved.

Bus Driver

Carbridge
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
  • Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
  • Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.

Road Train Fuel Tanker Driver

Fuel Trans/Centurion Transport
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Loaded and unloaded hazardous materials safely, following strict guidelines for proper handling techniques.
  • Completed incident reports for damages, accidents and other notable activities.
  • Navigated routes effectively by utilizing GPS technology and map-reading skills, minimizing travel time and fuel costs.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on vehicle systems, identifying potential issues before they became critical problems.

Road Train Tanker Driver

C & L Hemsley Haulage
01.2015 - 09.2017
  • Followed OSHA and DOT requirements to minimize risks and company liabilities.
  • Drove tanker trucks to make deliveries of Lime to customers.
  • Achieved daily delivery targets with optimized routes and quick turnarounds at delivery locations.
  • Reduced downtime between assignments by maintaining a clean driving record and consistently passing random drug tests as required by company policies.

Education

General Studies

Kings High School
Dunedin, New Zealand
12-1966

Skills

  • Dependable and reliable
  • Effective communication skills
  • Safety-focused
  • Safe driving practices

Accomplishments

    Since leaving school have worked in various emergency fields, fire and traffic enforcement as well as express coach services with Greyhound and livestock, dangerous goods and urban bus services.

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Sayers Trust - Bus Run
03.2025 - Current

Bus Driver

Carbridge
01.2023 - 04.2024

School Bus Driver

Chart a Bus
03.2022 - 03.2025

Road Train Fuel Tanker Driver

Fuel Trans/Centurion Transport
01.2018 - 06.2019

Road Train Tanker Driver

C & L Hemsley Haulage
01.2015 - 09.2017

General Studies

Kings High School
MERVYN MCKINLAY