Vincent Skibinski
Kankakee
Summary
Dedicated Bus Driver with expertise in vehicle operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to manage routes effectively while ensuring passenger assistance and comfort. Experienced Bus Driver known for outstanding passenger assistance and safety adherence. Skilled in incident reporting and effective communication, ensuring a positive transportation experience while maintaining compliance with all regulations. Reliable Bus Driver delivering safety compliance, route management, and customer interaction. Committed to enhancing passenger experience through meticulous vehicle operation and effective incident reporting.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled Inc.
Bradley
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated buses to transport clients safely to various destinations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during transport activities.
- Assisted clients with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bus interior.
Bus Driver
First Transit/River Valley Metro
Bourbonnais
06.2010 - 11.2022
- Operated buses to transport clients safely to various destinations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during transport activities.
- Assisted clients with boarding and disembarking from the bus.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bus interior.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle readiness for operation.
- Documented daily routes and any incidents during transportation services.
- Verified that all passengers were seated before operating the bus.
- Operated wheelchair lifts as needed to assist passengers with special needs onto the bus safely.
- Reported any incidents that occurred during route travel to management personnel immediately.
- Greeted customers in a friendly manner when boarding the bus.
Bus Operator/Line Instructor/District Manager Supe
Chicago Transit Auhority
Chicago
07.1975 - 09.2006
- Operated buses safely across designated routes in Chicago Transit Authority's service area.
- Ensured passenger safety by adhering to all traffic regulations and safety protocols.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and ensured accessibility on all bus services.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and delays.
- Maintained cleanliness and proper functioning of the bus interior and exterior.
- Monitored passenger behavior to promote a safe and respectful environment.
- Documented incidents and accidents according to Chicago Transit Authority policies.
- Provided safe and reliable transportation for passengers to their destinations.
- Stopped buses at designated locations according to schedule and allowed sufficient time for loading and unloading passengers.
- Notified dispatch personnel whenever a scheduled stop is missed due to traffic congestion or other unforeseen circumstances.
- Performed pre-trip inspections on vehicles, ensuring that all safety equipment was in proper working order.
- Adhered to set schedules while operating buses safely along assigned routes.
- Assisted disabled passengers with boarding and exiting the bus at designated stops.
- Received and submitted passenger fares.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL06-1990
Skills
- Vehicle operation
- Route management
- Safety compliance
- Passenger assistance
- Incident reporting
- Customer interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Vehicle inspection
- Traffic navigation
- Dependability and punctuality
- Local routes
- Customer service
- Strong safety history
- Wheelchair lift operation
- Air brake certification
- Vehicle inspections
- Passenger safety
- Weather condition driving
- Commercial driving
- Inclement weather driving
Timeline
Bus Driver
Kankakee County Training Center for the Disabled Inc.
05.2025 - 07.2025
Bus Driver
First Transit/River Valley Metro
06.2010 - 11.2022
Bus Operator/Line Instructor/District Manager Supe
Chicago Transit Auhority
07.1975 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Kankakee Community College
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