Kim Deibert
Transit Driver / Back Up Dispatcher
City of Wilsonville
Milestones
My road in life has taken me all over.
The day I turned 16, I went to the Department of Motor Vehicles, took and passed my drivers test.
Prior to that, I drove with my dad as much as I could to get comfortable.
While growing up on a farm I learned to drive large vehicles.
When I got married, my husband taught me how to drive and back up a pickup and boat trailer.
Education
GED
Career
Transit Driver / Back Up Dispatcher
I drive public transit, getting people from point A to point B.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Education
Being Creative
Day to Day
Picking up and delivering passengers to their destinations safely. Making sure my bus is operationally sound to make it through the shift, by completing a pre trip inspection. Enjoying friendly conversation with my passengers.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Get your drivers license and maintain a good driving record until you are 21 and have 5 years of driving experience.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"My junior year of high school, I apply for business college in Portland and scheduled a visit with my parents and college representative. When the visit was over, my parents said, "we don't think you will be successful" and that has been my mantra since."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
Learning Issues
Drugs / Addiction
