CDL Bus Driver

LifeWise Academy • Decatur, IN

16h

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 helps create a safe environment for children. Drivers must complete training required by LifeWise Academy. Volunteering in the LifeWise classroom may be part of the role if agreed upon with the director.

This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices and EEO policy comply with federal and state law and notes the religious-organization exception to the religion section of employment discrimination laws.

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 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 testing, annual random tests, and testing following traffic accidents.
• If having a known medical condition, 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 bus inspections.
• Refuel the vehicle as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe environment for children, including enforcing student safety rules, assisting students with entering or exiting the vehicle as needed, demonstrating a calm and caring demeanor, and being aware of students who 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