Sim Thacker
Corbin
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong safety history and effective communication skills, with the Knox County Board of Education. Expert in passenger safety management and route coordination, successfully training new drivers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and punctuality in all operations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
Knox County Board of Education
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained KY driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
Job-Site Supervisor
River Metals Recycling
11.2005 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
Over the Road Truck Driver
Annett Holdings
03.2003 - 11.2005
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
- Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
School Bus Driver Trainer
McCreary County Board of Education
08.1998 - 02.2003
- Developed and implemented training materials and course updates.
- Conducted new hire training on multiple routes with preferred work methods and safety.
- Collaborated with supervisor of transportation to discuss department needs and goals.
- Scheduled safety meetings and briefings with transportation supervisor.
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
Education
GED -
McCreary County Adult Education
Whitley City10-2000
Skills
- Passenger safety management
- Route coordination
- Bus route planning
- Vehicle inspections
- Confidentiality
- Route navigation
- Safety-focused
- Commercial driving
- Vehicle maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Great attitude
- GPS and route planning
- Clean DMV record
- Transporting students
- Effective communication skills
- Punctuality
- Equipment operation
- Special needs assistance
- Pre-trip inspections
- DOT regulations
- CDL Class A
- Strong safety history
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Knox County Board of Education
09.2022 - Current
Job-Site Supervisor
River Metals Recycling
11.2005 - 12.2021
Over the Road Truck Driver
Annett Holdings
03.2003 - 11.2005
School Bus Driver Trainer
McCreary County Board of Education
08.1998 - 02.2003
GED -
McCreary County Adult Education
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