Volunteer CDL Bus Driver
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 keeping the bus clean and mechanically safe, inspecting and refueling it as needed, and creating a safe environment for children. Drivers must meet the stated faith, licensing, driving-record, screening, and testing requirements and complete training required by LifeWise Academy. A driver may also volunteer in the LifeWise classroom if agreed upon with the director. LifeWise Academy states that its hiring practices and EEO policy comply with federal and state law. It notes that federal law permits religious organizations to give employment preference to members of their own religion.
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 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 and annual random testing 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 bus inspections.
- Refuel the vehicle as needed.
- Create a safe environment for children and enforce student safety rules.
- 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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