CDL Bus Driver

Lifewise Academy • Casstown, OH

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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 involves maintaining the bus and its safety, supporting students during transportation, and completing training required by LifeWise Academy. The position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) and is part-time.

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) with a passenger vehicle (P) endorsement; a copy of the license may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
• Have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
• Be between 21 and 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 LifeWise Academy background check.
• 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, annual random testing, and testing following traffic accidents.
• Drivers with known medical conditions must obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician’s Statement.
• CDL drivers over age 75 must submit a copy of their CDL license and passenger (P) endorsement annually via support ticket.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed