Tony

About me:

Candidate Info :
I am leaving my job of 9 years to move from Sydney back to the Gold Coast after some personal things happening
I prefer full time work hoping to start early hours finishing before 2pm I am interested in the occasional trip away for work also I would prefer to work local areas from based on the Gold Coast to as far north as Sunshine Coast far south as Coffs Harbour and as far west as toowoomba/Dalby
I would prefer to be home at night
Im not really interested in weekend work but I’ll work Saturday’s if required
Sydney buses has a very rigorous 3yr training process including conflict resolution training that I have successfully completed earning a certificate III in driving operations (bus)
I also have lots of experience in customer service also conflict resolution how to deal with irate customers
I have received numerous customer service awards over my 9yrs employment
My interestes are motorbike riding kitesurfing and staying fit n health lifting weights at the gym

Experience :
Worked at Sydney buses
BROOKVALE NSW

MAY 14 2012 – AUG 21 2021
Bus operator (Level 2)

Operating buses both ridged also articulated over the prescribed routes, following the correct time schedule.

Maintaining on time running safely throughout the journey,

Reporting any problem that may disrupt scheduled service to management also following
instruction directly from the managers.

Handling irate and disorderly customers calmly also professionally. Remaining calm and professional in all situations regardless of the situation or outcome.

Safely operating rigid also articulated buses in high density trafc whilst looking out for public safety, anticipating any potential sudden hazards that may suddenly occur, acting
accordingly for a safe outcome.

Conducting daily pre-departure vehicle inspections, to ensure vehicle safety. Making sure the vehicle is locked and secured when unattended. Completing vehicle checks at the end
of each shift for mechanical faults also vehicle damage, reporting faults and damages to the management.

Completing incident reports, vehicle defect reports and depot hazard reports. Maintaining
professional positive yet friendly work attitude with my fellow workers and management. I
always ensure I am ft for duty by being a non drinker or smoker also living in an active and healthy lifestyle.

Worked As coach driver at HAWKESFORDS SYDNEY LUXURY COACHES
bus driver performing all forms of charter work including
schools, inbound, day tours, local also extended tours, seniors, transfers, company went into administration and insolvent early September 2011.

Worked As hc pan at scotts refregirated from July 2020 to May 2022
pan refrigirated trucks, merc auto local work frozen foods

Worked As Bus Operator & Customer Services at TRANSPORT FOR NSW SYDNEY BUSES from May 2012 to July 2021
Bus operator for Sydney buses from may 2012 till august 2021
Operating buses along bus routes to a set timetable answering customer questions completing daily pre departure checks maintain on time running safe operation on bus in peak traffic periods safely also on time

Worked As Taxi/Maxi Taxi Driver at Regent Taxis from December 2006 to October 2011
Taxi driver for regent taxi started of driving casual weekend then full time driver
As I grew up on the Gold Coast also driving taxi here for 5yrs I have good knowledge of the Gold Coast I also come back to the Gold Coast regularly so I have very good knowledge of the local area

Worked As HC Truck Driver – Interstate at Self employed – USA from February 1992 to October 2004
Refrigerated,tipper, Road ranger, Local, Interstate,
Moved to USA from the Gold Coast QLD with my parents in 1984, in 1991 started driving
long distance interstate trucks then bought 1 truck and trailer over the next 5 years with
excellent customer service and high commitment to customer satisfaction i bought 3 more
trucks after earning contracts handling customer concerns managing employees including
complaints invoicing billing scheduling drivers as well as employee payroll sold my
business to moved back to Gold Coast QLD Australia in 2005.