Volunteer CDL Bus Driver
LifeWise Academy•Heflin, AL
About The Position
The Volunteer CDL Bus Driver provides safe and reliable transportation for public school students and LifeWise volunteers to and from the LifeWise site. The position requires a responsible, punctual driver with a clean driving record, an appropriate commercial driver’s license and passenger endorsement, and agreement with LifeWise Academy’s stated faith requirements. Drivers must complete required screening, testing, medical documentation where applicable, and LifeWise Academy training. The driver may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director.
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 CDL and have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
- Hold a Commercial Driver’s License 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 testing, annual random tests, 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.
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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