PEBBLES HARRIS
Lorton
Summary
Seasoned Bus Operator with over two decades of experience, including a pivotal role at WMATA, showcasing a blend of safe driving practices and exceptional customer service. Expert in regulatory compliance and effective communication, my career is marked by a commitment to passenger safety and satisfaction. Hardworking individual offers clean driving record. Proven record of meeting tight deadlines, efficiently navigating routes and providing high-quality customer service. Strong safety and operational knowledge of bus systems, rules and regulations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bus Operator
WMATA
09.2019 - Current
- Adhered to company policies regarding operation of vehicles, safety procedures, and customer service standards.
- Demonstrated strong customer service skills when interacting with passengers and responding to inquiries.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections prior to departure from terminal station.
- Ensured the safety of all passengers by following all traffic laws and regulations.
- Maintained a valid commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements required by state law.
School Bus Driver
Williams Bus Lines
09.2004 - 06.2018
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of school bus to verify safety and functionality.
- Successfully completed all required training courses related to school bus operation and safety.
- Provided timely pickup and drop-off of children at designated locations in accordance with established schedules.
- Monitored students' safety and well-being while on the bus.
- Interacted positively with students, parents, faculty, and staff members.
School Bus Driver
Alexandria City Public Schools
02.1996 - 07.2003
- Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus prior to each route to ensure mechanical reliability and compliance with state laws.
- Organized seating charts so that unruly riders could be separated from other passengers for better control over behavior.
- Ensured that all children were accounted for upon arriving at destination by taking attendance and verifying against list of riders.
- Interacted positively with students, parents, faculty, and staff members.
- Followed safety rules for students boarding and exiting buses or crossing streets.
Education
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams High School
Alexandria, VA06-1982
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Clean driving record
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Time management skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Safe driving techniques
- Traffic law compliance
- Customer relations skills
- Traffic regulation observance
Certification
Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Bus Operator
WMATA
09.2019 - Current
School Bus Driver
Williams Bus Lines
09.2004 - 06.2018
School Bus Driver
Alexandria City Public Schools
02.1996 - 07.2003
High School Diploma -
T.C. Williams High School