Volunteer CDL Bus Driver

Lifewise Academy • Slanesville, WV

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About The Position

As a LifeWise CDL bus driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation for public school students to and from the LifeWise site. The role involves transporting children and LifeWise volunteers, maintaining and inspecting the bus, and creating a safe environment for students. 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 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 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.
• CDL drivers above 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 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

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