CDL Bus Driver
About The Position
As a LifeWise CDL bus driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The role requires a responsible, punctual driver with a clean driving record who maintains the bus and creates a safe, caring environment for children. Drivers must complete training required by LifeWise Academy. Volunteering in the LifeWise classroom is optional and subject to agreement with the director. LifeWise Academy follows federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. As a religious organization, it may give employment preference to members of its religion under the applicable federal-law exception.
Requirements
- Have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- Actively participate in and be committed to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- Hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
- Hold a CDL with a passenger vehicle (P) endorsement.
- Be 21–80 years of age.
- Have a clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
- Undergo and pass a background check through LifeWise Academy.
- Undergo and pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and clear the FMCSA Clearinghouse check.
- Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required, including pre-employment and annual random testing, and testing following traffic accidents.
- Drivers with known medical conditions must obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician’s Statement.
Nice To Haves
- School bus (S) endorsement preferred.
Responsibilities
- Transport children and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site.
- Obey traffic laws.
- Maintain the cleanliness and mechanical safety of the bus.
- Perform regular inspections of the bus.
- Refuel the vehicle as needed.
- Create and maintain a safe environment for children.
- Enforce safety rules for students.
- Assist students with entering or exiting the vehicle as needed.
- Demonstrate a calm and caring demeanor.
- Be aware of which students need help or are misbehaving.
- Complete training required by LifeWise Academy.
- Volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
