JAYESH KRISHNAKUMAR KANDATH
Chennai
Summary
Experienced Heavy Bus Driver proficient in route planning and time management. Ensures fuel efficiency and safety compliance across challenging terrains. Communicates effectively with passengers to relay schedule updates and address concerns. Dedicated to safety and passenger satisfaction, evidenced by positive feedback and a strong driving record.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Driver
New Pandian Travels
Chennai
08.2023 - Current
- Transported passengers safely across various routes and destinations.
- Assisted passengers with boarding, ensuring comfort and safety during travel.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Adhered to traffic laws and regulations while operating the bus efficiently.
- Maintained clear communication with dispatch regarding schedule updates.
- Completed daily logs documenting mileage, fuel use, and passenger counts.
Bus Driver
Nadec
Riyadh
04.2015 - 03.2023
- Prepared buses for trips by checking fuel levels, gauges, and other indicators.
- Checked exterior of bus before leaving terminal for damage or debris that could cause an accident.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on buses such as tire pressure checks, oil level checks.
- Maintained logs of mileage, hours worked, fuel use, repairs made, and any other relevant information required for record keeping purposes.
Bus Driver
SRS Travels
09.2010 - 02.2015
- Prioritized passenger safety, constantly adjusting driving and vehicle speed to weather and traffic conditions.
- Maintained order during trips by effectively intervening in passenger incidents and addressing unruly behavior.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing special assistance to elderly, infirm, and disabled passengers.
- Maintained HGV license to operate buses and large vehicles with air brakes.
- Performed safety checks before and after shifts, completing daily checklists.
- Improved directional abilities to effectively navigate unfamiliar routes.
- Made scheduled stops dictated by assigned route, keeping within five minutes of estimated time of arrival.
- Alerted dispatch regarding travel delays and accidents to dispatchers at head office.
- Stayed current on defensive driving techniques through yearly classes.
- Conducted accurate headcounts at every scheduled stop to guarantee no guest left behind.
- Ensured clean and safe bus environment through routine maintenance and keeping aisles clear.
- Reported any malfunctions promptly to keep bus running smoothly.
Education
Intermediate -
Secondary School Education
India 03-2001
Welder -
Industrial Training Institute
India 02-2005
Skills
- Class 1 HGV certification
- Safety compliance
- Route planning
- Logbook management
- International driving experience
- Time management
- Vehicle inspection
- Traffic regulation compliance
- Pre-trip vehicle checks
- Emergency response
- Passenger assistance
- Map proficiency
- Inclement weather driving
- Communication skills
- Technology-based navigation
Personal Information
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Bus Driver
New Pandian Travels
08.2023 - Current
Bus Driver
Nadec
04.2015 - 03.2023
Bus Driver
SRS Travels
09.2010 - 02.2015
Intermediate -
Secondary School Education
Welder -
Industrial Training Institute