Volunteer 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 obeying traffic laws, maintaining the cleanliness and mechanical safety of the bus, conducting regular inspections, and refueling the vehicle as needed. Drivers are responsible for creating a safe environment for children, enforcing student safety rules, assisting students with entering or exiting the vehicle as needed, and maintaining a calm and caring demeanor. Drivers must complete training required by LifeWise Academy. They may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director. Candidates must have a mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the LifeWise Academy Statement of Faith and actively participate in and be committed to a local church whose doctrine aligns with it. Applicants must meet licensing, age, driving-record, screening, and medical-documentation requirements described in the posting.
Requirements
- 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.
- CDL driver's license; a copy may be kept on file by the LifeWise program.
- Must have been continuously licensed for the past three years.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger vehicle (P) endorsement.
- 21–80 years of age.
- 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, 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 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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