Water sports, keeping fit, fishing, walking, motorsports
Paul Gallagher
Driver
Londonderry
Summary
Dedicated bus driver with high-level mechanical expertise and proven school bus transportation safety record. Managed and mentored newer drivers and transported numerous students on daily routes and field trips in suburban school district. Excellent driving and supervisory skills and traffic laws knowledge enabled optimum outcomes. Qualified Bus Driver aiming to fulfill role. Well-versed in maintaining efficient route times while retaining diligent focus on safety. Solid foundation of knowledge and experience, mastery of DOT regulations and safety protocols. Detail-oriented Auto Electrician familiar with performing electrical maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Adept at troubleshooting and repairing equipment failures, diagnosing and replacing parts and checking battery performance, starter performance and alternator charging conditions. Reliable and punctual with 5 years of experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
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Londonderry
06.1998 - 09.2021
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Followed established routes with aid from maps and GPS-equipped devices to safely navigate high-traffic areas and adhere to preset schedules.
Auto Electrician
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Londonderry
08.1992 - 06.1997
- Tested wiring for issues and removed faulty sections.
- Rebuilt electrical units such as door controls and security systems.
- Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
- Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections and bypass cable faults.
- Tracked diagnostic results and collaborated with managers to resolve issues.
- Created detailed estimates and accurate work order documentation, factoring in labor costs and materials needed to successfully complete high-quality work.
- Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of wiring and electrical vehicle systems.
- Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.
- Tested starters, door controls and generators for proper functioning.
- Learned and maintained proper safety procedures in shop and with each repair or maintenance action.
Education
Templemore
LondonderrySkills
Map expertise
Technology-based navigation
Passenger interaction
Clean driving record
Local route knowledge
Commercial driving
Defensive driving
Impeccable safety history
Vehicle inspections
Safety-conscious
Interpersonal Communication
Attention to Detail
Training and Development
Flexible and Adaptable
Interests
Timeline
Bus Driver
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06.1998 - 09.2021
Auto Electrician
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08.1992 - 06.1997
Templemore