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 involves keeping the bus clean and mechanically safe, performing inspections, and creating a safe environment for children. Drivers must meet the organization’s faith, licensing, driving-record, screening, testing, and medical-statement requirements. This is a non-exempt, hourly, part-time position. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices comply with federal and state law. As a religious organization, it may give employment preference to members of its own religion under the federal-law exception described in the posting.
Requirements
- A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the “What We Believe” section of the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith.
- A CDL with a passenger-vehicle (P) endorsement; a copy of the CDL may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
- Continuous licensure for the past three years.
- A clean driving record, with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years.
- Pass a LifeWise Academy background check.
- Pass a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) and clear the FMCSA Clearinghouse check.
- Complete drug and/or alcohol testing as required. Drug testing is conducted pre-employment, annually through random testing, and following traffic accidents.
- Drivers with known medical conditions must obtain a yearly underwriter-approved Physician’s Statement.
- Be between 21 and 80 years of age.
- 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 bus inspections.
- Refuel the vehicle as needed.
- Create 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
